Computer set 1 MCQs

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Q.301 In MS Word, what is the 'navigation pane' used for?
A To browse headings, pages, and search results in a document
B To insert tables and charts
C To manage document versions
D To configure page layout options
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Q.302 What is the keyboard shortcut to insert a hyperlink in MS Word?
A Ctrl + K
B Ctrl + H
C Ctrl + L
D Ctrl + J
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Q.303 In Excel, which function is used to look up a value in a table horizontally?
A HLOOKUP
B VLOOKUP
C XLOOKUP
D LOOKUP
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Q.304 A file with .tar.gz extension indicates:
A A compressed archive combining tar and gzip
B An encrypted image file
C A database backup file
D A system restore point
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Q.305 Which term describes a network security system that monitors and controls traffic based on predetermined security rules?
A Firewall
B Antivirus
C Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
D Proxy server
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Q.306 What does the HTTP status code 404 indicate?
A The requested resource was not found on the server
B The server encountered an internal error
C Access to the resource is forbidden
D The request has been accepted for processing
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Q.307 Which cloud computing characteristic allows resources to be scaled up or down based on demand?
A Rapid elasticity
B Resource pooling
C Broad network access
D Measured service
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Q.308 Which of the following is a safe practice to avoid phishing attacks?
A Verify the sender's email address and avoid clicking suspicious links
B Enable automatic email forwarding
C Use the same password across multiple accounts
D Open attachments from unknown senders to check content
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Q.309 In computing, what does the term 'booting' refer to?
A The process of starting a computer and loading the operating system
B Restarting the computer after a crash
C Installing a new operating system
D Updating firmware
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Q.310 Which Excel feature allows you to restrict the type of data or values that users can enter into a cell?
A Data Validation
B Protect Sheet
C Conditional Formatting
D Goal Seek
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Q.311 In a URL 'https://www.example.com/page.html', what does 'www.example.com' represent?
A Domain name
B Protocol
C Path
D Top-level domain
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Q.312 What is the primary difference between multiprogramming and multitasking?
A Multitasking is an extension of multiprogramming with time-sharing, giving interactive response
B Multiprogramming allows only one user; multitasking allows multiple users
C Multiprogramming uses multiple CPUs; multitasking uses a single CPU
D There is no difference
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Q.313 Which type of cache is located inside the CPU chip itself?
A L1 cache
B L2 cache
C L3 cache
D Disk cache
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Q.314 In MS Excel, the formula =IF(A1>60,"Pass","Fail") is an example of:
A A logical function
B A text function
C A lookup function
D A statistical function
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Q.315 Which of the following best defines 'spyware'?
A Software that secretly monitors user activity and collects information
B A program that replicates itself to spread to other computers
C A malware that locks files until a ransom is paid
D An email scam designed to steal identity
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Q.316 In the context of email, what does the 'Subject' field typically do?
A Provides a summary or topic of the email content
B Specifies the sender's address
C Determines the priority of the email
D Encrypts the message body
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Q.317 Which internet protocol is used to retrieve email from a server but keeps a copy on the server, allowing access from multiple devices?
A IMAP
B POP3
C SMTP
D HTTP
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Q.318 A digital certificate is used primarily to:
A Bind a public key to an entity and verify identity
B Encrypt the entire hard disk
C Create strong passwords
D Detect network intrusions
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Q.319 In MS Word, which feature automatically corrects common typing errors and formats text as you type?
A AutoCorrect
B Spell Check
C AutoText
D Grammar Check
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Q.320 What is the function of the 'Headers and Footers' in MS Word?
A To display repetitive content like page numbers and document titles on each page
B To add a border around every page
C To insert hyperlinks at the top and bottom of the document
D To protect the document from editing
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Q.321 Which Excel function calculates the average of a range, ignoring blank cells and text?
A AVERAGE
B AVERAGEA
C MEDIAN
D MODE
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Q.322 In computer architecture, what is the primary function of the motherboard?
A To provide a platform for connecting and communicating between all hardware components
B To supply power to the CPU only
C To store the operating system
D To process graphical data
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Q.323 Which of the following is an example of an input/output interface?
A USB port
B CPU register
C Hard disk platter
D Power supply connector
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Q.324 Which type of software license typically allows free use but requires any modified versions to also be distributed under the same license?
A GNU General Public License (GPL)
B MIT License
C Apache License
D Proprietary License
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Q.325 A user installs a program that claims to speed up the PC but instead shows unwanted ads and tracks browsing. This program is best classified as:
A Adware / Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP)
B Ransomware
C Worm
D Trojan
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Q.326 In Excel, what does the 'Freeze Panes' feature accomplish?
A Locks specific rows/columns in place while scrolling the rest of the sheet
B Prevents any changes to the worksheet
C Creates a snapshot of current data
D Saves the workbook as a PDF
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Q.327 Which security concept ensures that data has not been altered in transit?
A Integrity
B Confidentiality
C Availability
D Non-repudiation
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Q.328 What is a keylogger?
A A type of spyware that records every keystroke typed by a user
B A software that encrypts files to demand ransom
C A hardware component that boosts keyboard performance
D A firewall rule that logs network activity
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Q.329 Which protocol is used for secure web browsing, shown by a padlock icon in the browser?
A HTTPS
B HTTP
C FTP
D SMTP
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Q.330 Which register holds the address of the next instruction to be fetched by the CPU?
A Program Counter (PC)
B Instruction Register (IR)
C Memory Address Register (MAR)
D Accumulator (ACC)
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