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CS001 Mid Term Papers

Getting ready for the midterm of CS001 (Computer Proficiency)? Here is everything in one place: 211 solved MCQs and 46 subjective questions with model answers, gathered from past papers and files shared by students. Duplicates are removed, and wherever a shared answer key turned out to be wrong it has been corrected, so you can trust what you revise. Use the Objective and Subjective buttons above to switch between the two sections, and tap Show answer only after you have tried the question yourself. Best of luck with your exam!

Part 1: MCQs

Q1. Computer takes data as

  1. Software
  2. Storage
  3. Output
  4. Input
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Answer: (d) Input

Q2. Computer takes input and produces output after the given input.

  1. Execution
  2. Correction
  3. Processing
  4. Saving
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Answer: (c) Processing

Q3. Latest computers are an example of ________.

  1. Mechanical devices
  2. Electronic devices
  3. Electromechanical devices
  4. Electrical devices
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Answer: (b) Electronic devices

Q4. Computers designed for mobile use are called ________.

  1. Personal computers
  2. Super computers
  3. Mainframe computers
  4. Portable computers
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Answer: (d) Portable computers

Q5. Fastest computers are called ________.

  1. Personal computers
  2. Super computers
  3. Portable computers
  4. Mini computers
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Answer: (b) Super computers

Q6. Which of the following is not an advantage of a computer?

  1. Efficiency
  2. Reliability
  3. Safety
  4. Fast results
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Answer: (c) Safety
Note: Same as the shared key. Computers are efficient, reliable and fast, while safety is not something a computer guarantees (data loss, viruses and similar risks exist).

Q7. The main components of the computer communicate with each other with the help of ________.

  1. System bus
  2. Memory
  3. Keyboard
  4. Monitor
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Answer: (a) System bus

Q8. Storage is also referred to as

  1. Data
  2. Instructions
  3. Files
  4. Memory
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Answer: (d) Memory
Note: Some shared files marked 'Data', which is wrong: data is what gets stored, while storage itself is called memory.

Q9. Which of the following is primary storage?

  1. Hard disk
  2. Floppy disk
  3. RAM
  4. Optical disk
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Answer: (c) RAM

Q10. Which of the following is secondary storage?

  1. RAM
  2. ROM
  3. Hard Disk
  4. Cache
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Answer: (c) Hard Disk

Q11. The device used to store data is called

  1. Input device
  2. Output device
  3. Storage device
  4. None of these
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Answer: (c) Storage device

Q12. Which of the following is intangible?

  1. Software
  2. Hard disk
  3. Optical disk
  4. Computer mouse
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Answer: (a) Software

Q13. What are the two broad categories of software?

  1. MS Word and Spreadsheet
  2. Windows and Mac
  3. Microsoft and Apple
  4. System and Application
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Answer: (d) System and Application

Q14. Which is the advanced form of a text editor?

  1. Notepad
  2. EDpad
  3. Phrase Processor
  4. Word Processor
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Answer: (d) Word Processor

Q15. Windows is software developed by

  1. Sun
  2. Java
  3. Html
  4. Microsoft
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Answer: (d) Microsoft

Q16. The act of defacing or destroying computer equipment is known as ________.

  1. Hardware vandalism
  2. Software piracy
  3. Hardware theft
  4. Information theft
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Answer: (a) Hardware vandalism
Note: The shared key said 'hardware theft', which is wrong: damaging or defacing equipment is vandalism, taking it is theft.

Q17. A ________ is a device that converts analog signals to digital signals, and vice versa.

  1. Tablet PC
  2. Modem
  3. Microwave station
  4. Notebook computer
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Answer: (b) Modem

Q18. To print * press

  1. Shift + 9
  2. Shift + 8
  3. Shift + 7
  4. None of these
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Answer: (b) Shift + 8

Q19. To go to the end of the document use the following keys

  1. Ctrl + Home
  2. Shift + Home
  3. Shift + End
  4. Ctrl + End
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Answer: (d) Ctrl + End

Q20. To enter capital characters use

  1. Num lock
  2. Pause lock
  3. Caps lock
  4. Scroll lock
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Answer: (c) Caps lock

Q21. To type the character "H", we use ________ key.

  1. Num lock
  2. Pause lock
  3. Caps lock
  4. Scroll lock
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Answer: (c) Caps lock
Note: Shift also gives a capital letter, but among the printed options Caps lock is the one that applies.

Q22. Key used to generate a space between two characters is called

  1. Backspace key
  2. Space key
  3. Enter key
  4. Tab key
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Answer: (b) Space key

Q23. Key used to generate a particular number of spaces between two characters is called ________.

  1. Tab key
  2. Space key
  3. Enter key
  4. Backspace key
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Answer: (a) Tab key
Note: Several shared files marked 'Space key' for this wording. The key that inserts a fixed block of spaces (a tab stop) is the Tab key; the Space key adds a single space. Judgment call.

Q24. Keys used to navigate the cursor in different directions are called ________.

  1. Arrow keys
  2. Functional keys
  3. Toggle keys
  4. Character keys
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Answer: (a) Arrow keys

Q25. The three small lights on the keyboard show the on/off status of ________.

  1. Toggle keys
  2. Special keys
  3. Functional keys
  4. Arrow keys
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Answer: (a) Toggle keys

Q26. Caps lock, Num lock and Scroll lock keys are called ________.

  1. Toggle keys
  2. Application keys
  3. Arrow keys
  4. Functional keys
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Answer: (a) Toggle keys

Q27. ________, when pressed with other keys, performs special operations.

  1. Shift key
  2. Arrow keys
  3. Enter key
  4. Backspace key
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Answer: (a) Shift key

Q28. ________, when pressed with other keys, performs special operations.

  1. Backspace key
  2. Ctrl key
  3. Enter key
  4. Arrow keys
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Answer: (b) Ctrl key

Q29. To go to the next line in the document, you need to press ________.

  1. Enter key
  2. Backspace key
  3. Alt key
  4. Scroll key
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Answer: (a) Enter key

Q30. Every key on the keyboard sends ________ when it is pressed.

  1. Unique information to computer
  2. Encoded information to computer
  3. Alphabetic information to computer
  4. Numeric information to computer
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Answer: (a) Unique information to computer

Q31. The key used to exit from certain types of applications is called ________.

  1. Space key
  2. Escape key
  3. Enter key
  4. Backspace key
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Answer: (b) Escape key

Q32. Which of the following is a non-typing key?

  1. Tab key
  2. Enter key
  3. Space key
  4. Shift key
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Answer: (d) Shift key
Note: Shift is a modifier key that types nothing by itself. Tab, Enter and Space all produce an action or character on their own.

Q33. Tab key is a

  1. Non-typing key
  2. Typing key
  3. Toggle key
  4. Application key
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Answer: (b) Typing key

Q34. Suppose you have written all your text in a Notepad file. What task will you perform after this?

  1. Open this file
  2. Save this file
  3. Delete this file
  4. Move this file
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Answer: (b) Save this file

Q35. A long bar line is blinking in Notepad. This line is called ________.

  1. Cursor
  2. Bar
  3. Pad Pointer
  4. Character setter
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Answer: (a) Cursor

Q36. During writing a letter you typed a wrong character in Notepad. How will you go back and remove that character?

  1. Using Alt key
  2. Using Ctrl key
  3. Using Delete key
  4. Using Backspace key
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Answer: (d) Using Backspace key

Q37. To set the system Date & Time

  1. Double click on My Computer
  2. Clicking on the menu bar
  3. Right click on the Recycle Bin
  4. Double click at the system clock in the system tray
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Answer: (d) Double click at the system clock in the system tray

Q38. System clock indicates

  1. Current time
  2. GMT time
  3. System time
  4. Pakistan standard time
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Answer: (a) Current time

Q39. System clock exists in ________.

  1. System tray
  2. Status tray
  3. Standard tray
  4. Task bar
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Answer: (a) System tray

Q40. Desktop icon is a link to

  1. Hardware
  2. Software
  3. Storage
  4. None of these
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Answer: (b) Software
Note: An icon is a shortcut to a program or file. Shared keys disagreed (Software, None of these); Software is the closest option here.

Q41. Desktop icon is a link to

  1. Hardware
  2. Application
  3. Storage
  4. Input/Output devices
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Answer: (b) Application

Q42. A window can be resized by

  1. Selecting Edit > Resize
  2. Dragging any edge of the window
  3. Maximize button on title bar
  4. Double click on title bar
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Answer: (b) Dragging any edge of the window

Q43. We can resize a window by ________.

  1. Single clicking on window
  2. Double clicking on window
  3. Pressing F5
  4. Dragging the edges of window with mouse
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Answer: (d) Dragging the edges of window with mouse

Q44. The purpose of the Restore Down button of a window is

  1. To close the window
  2. To minimize the window
  3. None of these
  4. To reduce the size of the window
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Answer: (d) To reduce the size of the window
Note: The shared key said 'to minimize', which is wrong: Restore Down returns a maximized window to its smaller previous size, while Minimize sends it to the taskbar.

Q45. To move an icon on the desktop, we have to ________.

  1. Double click it first
  2. Select it first
  3. Select the "arrange icons by" option
  4. Refresh desktop first
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Answer: (b) Select it first

Q46. The system tray shows icons for the programs which ________.

  1. Need data backup
  2. Run in the background
  3. Consume more memory
  4. Run in the foreground
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Answer: (b) Run in the background

Q47. ________ resides at the bottom of the window.

  1. Status bar
  2. Menu bar
  3. Standard bar
  4. Title bar
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Answer: (a) Status bar

Q48. Menu bar resides below the ________.

  1. Standard bar
  2. Status bar
  3. Tool bar
  4. Title bar
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Answer: (d) Title bar

Q49. Data is saved in the form of ________.

  1. Folders
  2. Content
  3. Icons
  4. Files
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Answer: (d) Files

Q50. Start button resides at the left side of the ________.

  1. Menu bar
  2. Tool bar
  3. Status bar
  4. Task bar
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Answer: (d) Task bar

Q51. We cannot change the order of icons on the desktop if ________.

  1. Properties option is selected
  2. Auto grid option is selected
  3. Auto arrange option is selected
  4. Icons are already arranged
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Answer: (c) Auto arrange option is selected

Q52. Scroll bars are used to see the ________.

  1. Properties of the window
  2. Version of the window
  3. Content of the window
  4. Panels of the window
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Answer: (c) Content of the window

Q53. To arrange icons on the desktop

  1. Right click on the desktop and select "refresh" option
  2. Right click on some desktop icon and select "arrange icons by" option
  3. Select all desktop icons and select "arrange icons by" option
  4. Right click on the desktop and select "arrange icons by" option
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Answer: (d) Right click on the desktop and select "arrange icons by" option

Q54. The area you see after the computer starts is called ________.

  1. Window
  2. Desktop
  3. Icons
  4. Monitor
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Answer: (b) Desktop

Q55. List of folders and files is called ________.

  1. File and folder tree
  2. File and folder browser
  3. File and folder navigator
  4. File and folder panel
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Answer: (a) File and folder tree
Note: None of the shared copies had a key for this one. 'Tree' (the hierarchical list shown in Windows Explorer) is the best fit; treat it as a judgment call.

Q56. The desktop cannot be seen when ________.

  1. Windows is minimized
  2. Clicking on the Start button
  3. Windows is maximized
  4. Clicking on My Computer
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Answer: (c) Windows is maximized

Q57. To view properties of a folder, we need to ________.

  1. Press F4
  2. Right click on folder and select properties
  3. Double click on folder
  4. Left click on folder and select properties
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Answer: (b) Right click on folder and select properties

Q58. Taskbar shows the ________.

  1. Completed tasks
  2. Tasks being carried out in computer
  3. History of tasks
  4. Summary of tasks being carried out
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Answer: (b) Tasks being carried out in computer

Q59. In Word, which of the following shortcut key combinations copies the selected text?

  1. Ctrl + A
  2. Ctrl + B
  3. Ctrl + C
  4. Ctrl + X
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Answer: (c) Ctrl + C

Q60. In Word, which shortcut key combination aligns the line or selected text to the center of the screen?

  1. Ctrl + C
  2. Ctrl + R
  3. Ctrl + L
  4. Ctrl + E
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Answer: (d) Ctrl + E

Q61. In Word, which shortcut key combination indents the paragraph?

  1. Ctrl + U
  2. Ctrl + V
  3. Ctrl + M
  4. Ctrl + Z
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Answer: (c) Ctrl + M
Note: The shared key said Ctrl + V, which is Paste. Ctrl + M indents the paragraph.

Q62. In Word, which shortcut key combination opens the Task Pane?

  1. Ctrl + F1
  2. Ctrl + F2
  3. Ctrl + F3
  4. Ctrl + F4
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Answer: (a) Ctrl + F1

Q63. To save a file as a web page, do the following

  1. File > Save as
  2. File > Save
  3. File > Save as Web Page
  4. File > Save as file
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Answer: (c) File > Save as Web Page

Q64. In Word, which shortcut key combination inserts a link?

  1. Ctrl + P
  2. Ctrl + F
  3. Ctrl + I
  4. Ctrl + K
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Answer: (d) Ctrl + K

Q65. In Word, which shortcut key combination decreases the selected font size by 1 pt if 12 pt or lower (by 2 pt if above 12)?

  1. Ctrl + Shift + <
  2. Ctrl + Shift + >
  3. Ctrl + ]
  4. Ctrl + [
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Answer: (a) Ctrl + Shift + <

Q66. In Word, which shortcut key combination changes the font?

  1. Ctrl + Shift + F
  2. Ctrl + Shift + I
  3. Ctrl + F
  4. Ctrl + I
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Answer: (a) Ctrl + Shift + F
Note: The shared key said Ctrl + I, which is Italic. Ctrl + Shift + F activates the font box.

Q67. In Word, which shortcut key combination saves the document?

  1. Shift + F12
  2. Ctrl + Shift + F12
  3. Alt + Shift + T
  4. Alt + Shift + S
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Answer: (a) Shift + F12

Q68. There are three types of data found in a spreadsheet.

  1. Data, words, numbers
  2. Equations, data, numbers
  3. Words, numbers, labels
  4. Numbers, formulas, labels
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Answer: (d) Numbers, formulas, labels

Q69. A constant is another name for this type of data:

  1. Number
  2. Equation
  3. Formula
  4. Description
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Answer: (a) Number

Q70. Which is an absolute address?

  1. $C$4
  2. 10700 - 105 Ave.
  3. C4
  4. None of these
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Answer: (a) $C$4

Q71. Which one is a relative address?

  1. $C$4
  2. 256
  3. C4
  4. None of these
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Answer: (c) C4
Note: Some shared files marked 'None of these', which is wrong: C4 has no dollar signs, so it is a relative address.

Q72. What program do you use to create a spreadsheet?

  1. Word
  2. Excel
  3. Access
  4. PowerPoint
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Answer: (b) Excel

Q73. Which button on the standard toolbar gives you quick access to the Sum, Average, Count, Min and Max functions?

  1. AutoSum
  2. Insert Function
  3. AutoFill
  4. Paste
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Answer: (a) AutoSum

Q74. What do you use to create a chart?

  1. Chart Wizard
  2. Pie Wizard
  3. Excel Wizard
  4. Data Wizard
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Answer: (a) Chart Wizard

Q75. Which type of chart shows the pattern or relationships between sets of data points?

  1. Line
  2. Pie
  3. Area
  4. XY (Scatter)
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Answer: (d) XY (Scatter)
Note: The shared key said 'Pie', which is wrong: a scatter (XY) chart is the one used to show patterns and relationships between data points.

Q76. On an Excel sheet the active cell is indicated by ________.

  1. A dark wide border
  2. A dotted border
  3. A blinking border
  4. All of these
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Answer: (a) A dark wide border
Note: Many shared files marked 'All of these'. In Excel the active cell has a dark, wide border (a dotted/moving border marks a copied cell). Judgment call: if your own course handout says 'All of these', follow the handout.

Q77. A user wishes to remove a spreadsheet from a workbook. Which is the correct sequence of events that will do this?

  1. Go to File - Save As - Save as type - Excel 4.0 Worksheet
  2. Right click on the spreadsheet tab and select Delete
  3. Right click on the spreadsheet and select Insert - Entire Column
  4. None of these
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Answer: (b) Right click on the spreadsheet tab and select Delete

Q78. In Excel the intersection of a row and a column is called:

  1. Data
  2. A field
  3. A cell
  4. An equation
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Answer: (c) A cell

Q79. The cell labeled F5 refers to

  1. Row F column 5
  2. Column F row 5
  3. Functions available in cells
  4. Function key F4
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Answer: (b) Column F row 5

Q80. Which of the following describes how to select all the cells in a single column?

  1. Right click on column and select Pick From List
  2. Use the Data - Text to Columns menu item
  3. Left click on the gray column title button
  4. Pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard
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Answer: (c) Left click on the gray column title button

Q81. What is the format of a spreadsheet?

  1. Round
  2. Rows and Columns
  3. Square
  4. Wide
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Answer: (b) Rows and Columns

Q82. ________ repeats the last command or action, if possible, in Excel.

  1. F1
  2. F2
  3. F3
  4. F4
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Answer: (d) F4

Q83. What is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the selected cells?

  1. F3
  2. F4
  3. F5
  4. F6
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Answer: (c) F5
Note: Shared files all mark F5, so it is kept as the paper's key. In real Excel F11 creates a chart sheet, so none of the printed options is strictly right.

Q84. Which will select all the cells in a document?

  1. Clicking three times with the right mouse button in the spreadsheet
  2. Using the Edit - Select All menu item
  3. Pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard
  4. None of these
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Answer: (c) Pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard
Note: Ctrl + A is the key given in the source files. Edit > Select All (in older Excel) also does the same.

Q85. Which will not select all the cells in a document?

  1. Clicking three times with the right mouse button in the spreadsheet
  2. Using the Edit - Select All menu item
  3. Pressing Ctrl + A on the keyboard
  4. None of these
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Answer: (a) Clicking three times with the right mouse button in the spreadsheet
Note: The shared key said 'None of these', which is wrong: right-clicking three times does not select anything, whereas the other two options do select all cells.

Q86. ________ will insert a new worksheet.

  1. Alt + Shift + F1
  2. Alt + Shift + F2
  3. Alt + Shift + F3
  4. None of these
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Answer: (a) Alt + Shift + F1
Note: Shared files marked 'None of these', which is wrong: Alt + Shift + F1 (same as Shift + F11) inserts a new worksheet in Excel.

Q87. A spreadsheet can be used as:

  1. Accounting
  2. Database
  3. Ledger
  4. All of above
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Answer: (d) All of above

Q88. ________ displays the Help task pane.

  1. F2
  2. F3
  3. F1
  4. None of these
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Answer: (c) F1

Q89. E-mail stands for

  1. Electronic mail
  2. The print out from a fax machine
  3. A letter printed from a computer
  4. All of these
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Answer: (a) Electronic mail

Q90. The World Wide Web (WWW) is...

  1. A part of the Internet
  2. The Internet
  3. Not a part of the Internet
  4. All of these
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Answer: (a) A part of the Internet

Q91. Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) are...

  1. The same as search engines
  2. The addresses of specific documents and resources on the WWW
  3. Never more than 11 characters long
  4. All of these
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Answer: (b) The addresses of specific documents and resources on the WWW

Q92. The ________ standard defines how data transmits across telephone lines or other means.

  1. TCP/IP
  2. EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)
  3. Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
  4. Ethernet
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Answer: (d) Ethernet
Note: All shared files agree on Ethernet, but we could not confirm the original wording online. Treat as the paper's key.

Q93. A(n) ________ line typically costs $1,000 or more per month.

  1. ISDN
  2. T3
  3. ATM
  4. T1
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Answer: (d) T1

Q94. A ________ is a Web site that uses encryption techniques to secure its data.

  1. Digital certificate
  2. Secure HTTP (S-HTTP)
  3. Wallet program
  4. Secure site
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Answer: (d) Secure site
Note: Shared files marked 'Digital certificate', which is wrong: a digital certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate. A secure site is the site that uses encryption.

Q95. The process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized use is called ________.

  1. Normalization
  2. Decryption
  3. Validation
  4. Encryption
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Answer: (d) Encryption

Q96. News groups are...

  1. Provided only by large international news services
  2. Online discussions about various topics
  3. Only available from 9am to 5pm EST
  4. All of these
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Answer: (b) Online discussions about various topics
Note: The shared key said 'provided only by large international news services', which is wrong: newsgroups are online discussion areas on many topics, open round the clock.

Q97. A(n) ________ line has transfer rates of 128 Kbps to 8.45 Mbps.

  1. DSL
  2. ISDN
  3. ATM
  4. Fractional T1
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Answer: (a) DSL
Note: Shared files marked 'Fractional T1'. From the standard speed tables ISDN is about 128 Kbps, while DSL runs from about 128 Kbps up to 8.45 Mbps, so DSL fits the range. We could not confirm this online, so it is a judgment call.

Q98. ________ refers to the amount of data, instructions and information that can travel over a communications channel.

  1. Latency
  2. Transfer rate
  3. Bandwidth
  4. Broadband
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Answer: (c) Bandwidth
Note: The shared key said 'Transfer rate', which is wrong: bandwidth is the capacity of the channel, while transfer rate is the speed actually achieved.

Q99. To safeguard personal information, ________.

  1. Write your telephone number on credit receipts
  2. Use shopping club and buyer cards
  3. Do not reply to spam for any reason
  4. Complete all requested information on registration forms
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Answer: (c) Do not reply to spam for any reason

Q100. ________ is an example of an input device.

  1. A speaker
  2. A mouse
  3. A monitor
  4. A printer
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Answer: (b) A mouse

Q101. Devices used to give data, instructions or information to the computer are called ________.

  1. Output devices
  2. Storage devices
  3. Processing devices
  4. Input devices
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Answer: (d) Input devices

Q102. Which of the following is not a storage device?

  1. DVD
  2. Hard Disk
  3. Floppy Disk
  4. Mouse
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Answer: (d) Mouse

Q103. Physical elements of a computer are called ________.

  1. Shareware
  2. Software
  3. Hardware
  4. Freeware
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Answer: (c) Hardware

Q104. A program that can copy itself and infect a computer without the permission or knowledge of the owner/user is called a

  1. Task Manager
  2. Virus
  3. Control Panel
  4. Anti Virus
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Answer: (b) Virus

Q105. Taking a backup of data means ________.

  1. Copying the data on some primary storage device
  2. Copying the data to modify it
  3. Copying the data on some secondary storage device
  4. Copying the data to apply a password on it
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Answer: (c) Copying the data on some secondary storage device

Q106. A floppy drive is a(an) ________.

  1. Mass storage device
  2. Output device
  3. Processing device
  4. Primary storage device
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Answer: (a) Mass storage device
Note: Floppy drive is a secondary (mass) storage device, as in the lesson.

Q107. RAM is a ________.

  1. Volatile memory
  2. Non-volatile memory
  3. Read Only memory
  4. Secondary memory
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Answer: (a) Volatile memory

Q108. The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called ________.

  1. Mouse
  2. Logo
  3. Hand
  4. Cursor
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Answer: (d) Cursor

Q109. The keyboard is used to input ________.

  1. Text
  2. Images
  3. Video
  4. Sound
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Answer: (a) Text

Q110. To go to the start of any Microsoft Word document, we press ________ keys.

  1. Ctrl + Home
  2. Ctrl + End
  3. Shift + Home
  4. Shift + End
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Answer: (a) Ctrl + Home

Q111. Key used to go to the next page in a document is called ________.

  1. Insert key
  2. Tab key
  3. Page Down key
  4. Page Up key
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Answer: (c) Page Down key

Q112. What does CPL stand for in the context of computer training?

  1. Computer Programming Language
  2. Computer Proficiency License
  3. Central Processing Unit
  4. Computer Peripheral Link
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Answer: (b) Computer Proficiency License

Q113. How many modules are there in the CPL training course?

  1. Four
  2. Five
  3. Six
  4. Seven
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Answer: (c) Six

Q114. Where can you access the CPL training course?

  1. http://vu-cpl.com/
  2. http://cpl.vu.edu.pk/
  3. http://computertraining.com/
  4. http://learningcpl.net/
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Answer: (b) http://cpl.vu.edu.pk/
Note: Taken from the answer key of the shared file; the website address itself could not be checked online.

Q115. What is the primary objective of the six modules in the CPL training course?

  1. Programming skills
  2. Computer hardware knowledge
  3. Daily computer-related tasks with ease and confidence
  4. Internet and communication expertise
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Answer: (c) Daily computer-related tasks with ease and confidence

Q116. Which module of the CPL training course covers Word Processing?

  1. Module 1
  2. Module 2
  3. Module 3
  4. Module 4
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Answer: (c) Module 3
Note: From the shared answer key (the same file's Word questions are labelled Module 3).

Q117. How many basic types of computers are mentioned in the lesson?

  1. Three
  2. Five
  3. Seven
  4. Ten
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Answer: (b) Five

Q118. What is the primary function of a supercomputer?

  1. Household use
  2. Mainframe processing
  3. Gaming
  4. Fastest computer with high-speed operations
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Answer: (d) Fastest computer with high-speed operations

Q119. What are the characteristics of Super Computers?

  1. Low speed, less accurate, cheap
  2. High speed, most accurate, most expensive
  3. Moderate speed, moderate accuracy, affordable
  4. Slow speed, least accurate, economical
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Answer: (b) High speed, most accurate, most expensive

Q120. Which type of computer is used mainly by large organizations for critical applications like census and bulk data processing?

  1. Super Computers
  2. Microcomputers
  3. Mainframe Computers
  4. Servers
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Answer: (c) Mainframe Computers

Q121. What is the main function of a server?

  1. Processing data centrally
  2. Gaming
  3. Household use
  4. Mobile computing
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Answer: (a) Processing data centrally
Note: Best fit among the printed options: a server serves/processes for other computers centrally.

Q122. Which device is considered a mobile computer?

  1. Desktop
  2. Laptop
  3. Game Console
  4. Supercomputer
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Answer: (b) Laptop

Q123. How is a laptop computer different from a desktop computer?

  1. Laptops are heavier than desktops
  2. Laptops are more expensive than desktops
  3. Laptops are portable and designed for mobile use
  4. Laptops have larger screens than desktops
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Answer: (c) Laptops are portable and designed for mobile use

Q124. Which devices are considered Game Consoles?

  1. Laptops and Desktops
  2. Digital Cameras and Smartphones
  3. Microsoft XBOX 360, Nintendo WII, Sony PlayStation
  4. Servers and Mainframe Computers
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Answer: (c) Microsoft XBOX 360, Nintendo WII, Sony PlayStation

Q125. What is an embedded computer?

  1. Large computer used in organizations
  2. Portable device with less computing power
  3. Central electronic machine for data exchange
  4. Small device fixed as a component in a product
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Answer: (d) Small device fixed as a component in a product

Q126. What are the characteristics of software?

  1. Tangible and heavy
  2. Intangible and weightless
  3. Physical and expensive
  4. Lightweight and costly
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Answer: (b) Intangible and weightless

Q127. What is the primary function of software?

  1. Displaying images
  2. Operating the computer
  3. Creating hardware
  4. Enhancing speed
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Answer: (b) Operating the computer

Q128. What is an example of an input device?

  1. Monitor
  2. Printer
  3. Keyboard
  4. Headphones
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Answer: (c) Keyboard

Q129. What is the primary function of an input device?

  1. Store data
  2. Process instructions
  3. Provide data and instructions to a computer
  4. Produce output
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Answer: (c) Provide data and instructions to a computer

Q130. Which of the following is an output device?

  1. Keyboard
  2. USB Port
  3. Headphones
  4. CD ROM
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Answer: (c) Headphones

Q131. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

  1. Keyboard
  2. USB Port
  3. Printer
  4. Input Devices
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Answer: (c) Printer

Q132. What is RAM?

  1. Random Access Memory
  2. Read-Only Memory
  3. Remote Access Module
  4. Rapid Application Management
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Answer: (a) Random Access Memory

Q133. What is the function of the Power button on the computer casing?

  1. Input data
  2. Switch on the computer
  3. Connect peripherals
  4. Display output
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Answer: (b) Switch on the computer

Q134. What is a keystroke?

  1. A combination of keys
  2. Pressing a key once and releasing it
  3. Typing on the keyboard
  4. Entering numeric values
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Answer: (b) Pressing a key once and releasing it

Q135. Which keyboard type is commonly used for multimedia purposes like video editing and sound design?

  1. Standard keyboard
  2. Numeric keyboard
  3. Alphabetic keyboard
  4. Specialized keyboard
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Answer: (d) Specialized keyboard

Q136. What is the function of the USB port in a computer?

  1. Connects keyboard to the computer
  2. Supplies power to the computer
  3. Connects computer with other peripherals and monitor
  4. Reads data from CDs
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Answer: (c) Connects computer with other peripherals and monitor
Note: A USB port connects peripherals such as a mouse, keyboard or flash drive. The printed option mentioning the monitor is loosely worded, but the other three are clearly wrong.

Q137. What is the primary role of the System Unit in a computer?

  1. Provides power to the computer
  2. Displays running status of the computer
  3. Houses the processor, motherboard, and other components
  4. Connects keyboard and mouse to the computer
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Answer: (c) Houses the processor, motherboard, and other components

Q138. What is the function of the LAN card in a computer?

  1. Producing sound via speakers
  2. Connecting the computer to a network
  3. Reading data from CDs
  4. Connecting a mouse to the computer
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Answer: (b) Connecting the computer to a network

Q139. What does a sound card do in a computer?

  1. Connects keyboard to the computer
  2. Produces sound via speakers
  3. Develops a network connection
  4. Reads data from CDs
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Answer: (b) Produces sound via speakers

Q140. What is the purpose of the Power Connector in a computer?

  1. Connects computer with other peripherals and monitor
  2. Supplies power to the computer
  3. Links computer with external devices
  4. Connects a mouse to the computer
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Answer: (b) Supplies power to the computer

Q141. What is the primary function of the processor in a computer?

  1. Producing sound via speakers
  2. Cooling down the system
  3. Performing all the processing
  4. Connecting to a network
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Answer: (c) Performing all the processing

Q142. What is the purpose of the Drive Bay in a computer?

  1. Connecting to a network
  2. Producing sound via speakers
  3. Installing hard drives
  4. Cooling down the system
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Answer: (c) Installing hard drives

Q143. What is the storage capacity range of DVD RAM?

  1. 2.4 GB to 4.7 GB
  2. 4.7 GB to 9.4 GB
  3. 1.5 GB to 3.0 GB
  4. 10 GB to 15 GB
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Answer: (b) 4.7 GB to 9.4 GB

Q144. What type of storage device is DVD RAM compared to?

  1. Floppy Disk
  2. CD-ROM
  3. Re-writeable CDs
  4. Hard Disk Drive
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Answer: (c) Re-writeable CDs
Note: From the shared key: DVD-RAM is a rewritable optical disc.

Q145. What precaution should be taken to save magnetic tape from damage?

  1. Keep it exposed to magnets
  2. Keep it away from magnets
  3. Store it near electronic devices
  4. Store it in a metal container
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Answer: (b) Keep it away from magnets

Q146. What is the primary purpose of a monitor in the context of computer output?

  1. Printing documents
  2. Playing sounds
  3. Displaying output
  4. Creating backups
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Answer: (c) Displaying output

Q147. What are the two general types of computer output?

  1. Bright copy and dim copy
  2. Fast copy and slow copy
  3. Soft copy and hard copy
  4. Text copy and image copy
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Answer: (c) Soft copy and hard copy

Q148. What type of output is produced by a printer?

  1. Soft copy
  2. Hard copy
  3. Multimedia output
  4. Text output
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Answer: (b) Hard copy

Q149. What is the advantage of LCD monitors over CRT monitors?

  1. Heavier and bulkier
  2. Higher cost
  3. Compact size and lightweight
  4. Slower printing speed
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Answer: (c) Compact size and lightweight

Q150. Which type of printer prints a complete line at a time?

  1. Dot matrix printer
  2. Inkjet printer
  3. Line printer
  4. Laser printer
Show answer

Answer: (c) Line printer

Q151. What technology is used by laser printers to produce high-quality graphics?

  1. Dot matrix
  2. Liquid crystal
  3. Inkjet
  4. Photocopy
Show answer

Answer: (d) Photocopy
Note: Laser printers use the same xerographic (photocopy) process.

Q152. What is the primary function of a multimedia projector?

  1. Print text or image on paper
  2. Display output on the screen
  3. Output sounds being played
  4. Magnify images
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Answer: (b) Display output on the screen

Q153. Which type of risk does hardware theft fall under?

  1. Physical risk
  2. Data corruption risk
  3. Software piracy risk
  4. Unauthorized access risk
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Answer: (a) Physical risk

Q154. What is the primary function of antivirus software?

  1. Create viruses
  2. Speed up computer performance
  3. Eliminate viruses from the computer
  4. Design new software
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Answer: (c) Eliminate viruses from the computer

Q155. What is the purpose of a backup in the context of computer security?

  1. Creating multiple copies for sharing
  2. Storing unnecessary data
  3. Copying data for safekeeping
  4. Creating a duplicate system
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Answer: (c) Copying data for safekeeping

Q156. What is software piracy?

  1. Creating new software
  2. Copying and selling software without permission
  3. Downloading free software
  4. Legal software distribution
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Answer: (b) Copying and selling software without permission

Q157. What is considered a major problem in the software industry?

  1. Hardware theft
  2. Unauthorized access
  3. Virus attacks
  4. Software piracy
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Answer: (d) Software piracy

Q158. How can unauthorized access to a computer be minimized?

  1. Use the computer without a password
  2. Share the password with others
  3. Protect the computer/data with a password
  4. Remove the password regularly
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Answer: (c) Protect the computer/data with a password

Q159. How can you view the print job status of a document sent to a printer?

  1. Click on File > Print
  2. Press Ctrl + P
  3. Click on Devices and Printers in the Start menu
  4. Click on the printer icon in the system tray
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Answer: (c) Click on Devices and Printers in the Start menu
Note: As given in the lesson key. (The printer icon in the system tray also opens the print queue while a job is printing.)

Q160. Where can you find information such as Document Name, Status, Owner, Pages, Size, Submitted date/time and port of a printer job?

  1. Clicking on File > Print
  2. Opening MS Word file
  3. Clicking on the printer icon in the system tray
  4. Clicking on Devices and Printers in the Start menu
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Answer: (d) Clicking on Devices and Printers in the Start menu

Q161. What does hardware installation of a printer involve?

  1. Installing printer software
  2. Connecting the main power cable
  3. Inserting the CD containing the printer driver
  4. Choosing the default printer
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Answer: (b) Connecting the main power cable

Q162. How can you open MS Word in Windows 7?

  1. Click on File > Open
  2. Press Ctrl + S
  3. Click on All Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Office Word
  4. Press Ctrl + O
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Answer: (c) Click on All Programs > Microsoft Office > Microsoft Office Word

Q163. What is the default screen layout in MS Word when it is opened?

  1. Print Layout
  2. Full Screen Reading
  3. Web Layout
  4. Draft
Show answer

Answer: (a) Print Layout

Q164. What is the purpose of the Print Layout display mode in MS Word?

  1. To view the document as it will appear when printed
  2. To read the document in full-screen mode
  3. To view the document in outline form
  4. To edit the document in draft mode
Show answer

Answer: (a) To view the document as it will appear when printed

Q165. How can you change the display mode in MS Word?

  1. Click on File > Open
  2. Click on View > Document Views
  3. Press Ctrl + P
  4. Press Ctrl + S
Show answer

Answer: (b) Click on View > Document Views

Q166. How can you adjust the zoom level in MS Word?

  1. Press Ctrl + P
  2. Click on File > Save
  3. Click on View > Zoom
  4. Press Ctrl + N
Show answer

Answer: (c) Click on View > Zoom

Q167. How can you open an existing document in MS Word?

  1. Click on File > Save
  2. Press Ctrl + O
  3. Press Ctrl + N
  4. Click on File > Print
Show answer

Answer: (b) Press Ctrl + O

Q168. How can you save a document to another location in MS Word?

  1. Click on File > Save
  2. Press Ctrl + S
  3. Click on File > Save As
  4. Press Ctrl + O
Show answer

Answer: (c) Click on File > Save As

Q169. What is the function of the cursor in MS Word?

  1. It shows the position of the text to be entered next
  2. It closes the document
  3. It saves the document
  4. It opens a new document
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Answer: (a) It shows the position of the text to be entered next

Q170. What is the function of the Undo command in MS Word?

  1. To redo the last action
  2. To close the document
  3. To minimize the window
  4. To undo the last action
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Answer: (d) To undo the last action

Q171. What does the Minimize button do in MS Word?

  1. To maximize the window
  2. To minimize the window
  3. To restore down the window
  4. To close the document
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Answer: (b) To minimize the window

Q172. What information does the status bar at the bottom of the Word window contain?

  1. Document Name and Pages
  2. Current page and word count
  3. File format and size
  4. Display mode and zoom level
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Answer: (b) Current page and word count

Q173. What does the ruler at the upper side of the document show in MS Word?

  1. Starting and ending of a line
  2. Starting and ending of the document
  3. Starting and ending of a paragraph
  4. Starting and ending of a word
Show answer

Answer: (a) Starting and ending of a line
Note: As given in the lesson key (the ruler also shows margins and indents).

Q174. How can you move a ribbon tab up or down in MS Word?

  1. Right-click on the ribbon tab and select Customize
  2. Click on View > Document Views
  3. Use the Minimize button
  4. Use the + and - signs in the document
Show answer

Answer: (a) Right-click on the ribbon tab and select Customize
Note: As given in the lesson key.

Q175. Where can you find the Help button in MS Word?

  1. At the bottom right of the document
  2. At the upper right corner of the screen
  3. In the Edit Ribbon Tabs
  4. In the File menu
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Answer: (b) At the upper right corner of the screen

Q176. How can you insert special characters and symbols in MS Word?

  1. Right-click and select
  2. Insert Tab > Symbol
  3. Format > Special Characters
  4. Edit > Insert Symbol
Show answer

Answer: (b) Insert Tab > Symbol

Q177. How do you select text using the keyboard?

  1. Ctrl + Left Click
  2. Shift + Left Arrow
  3. Alt + Right Click
  4. Ctrl + Right Arrow
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Answer: (b) Shift + Left Arrow

Q178. What is the purpose of the Find feature in MS Word?

  1. To format text
  2. To insert symbols
  3. To search for a specific word or phrase
  4. To replace text
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Answer: (c) To search for a specific word or phrase

Q179. How do you use the Find and Replace feature in MS Word?

  1. Click on Insert Tab
  2. Right-click and select Find
  3. Click on Design Tab
  4. Click on Home Tab > Replace
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Answer: (d) Click on Home Tab > Replace

Q180. How do you change font properties in MS Word?

  1. Home Ribbon Bar > Font Segment
  2. Insert Tab > Font Style
  3. Design Tab > Font Options
  4. Format > Change Font
Show answer

Answer: (a) Home Ribbon Bar > Font Segment

Q181. What is the shortcut key for making text bold?

  1. Ctrl + B
  2. Ctrl + I
  3. Ctrl + U
  4. Ctrl + L
Show answer

Answer: (a) Ctrl + B

Q182. What is the shortcut key for left alignment of text?

  1. Ctrl + L
  2. Ctrl + R
  3. Ctrl + E
  4. Ctrl + J
Show answer

Answer: (a) Ctrl + L

Q183. How do you insert bullets in MS Word?

  1. Home Tab > Bullets
  2. Format > Bullet Points
  3. Design Tab > Insert Bullets
  4. Insert Tab > Bullets
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Answer: (a) Home Tab > Bullets

Q184. What is the purpose of templates in MS Word?

  1. Inserting special characters
  2. Changing font styles
  3. Using pre-designed document samples
  4. Applying page layout
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Answer: (c) Using pre-designed document samples

Q185. How can you change the column width and height in a table in MS Word?

  1. Table Tools > Design Tab > Format
  2. Right-click and select Table Format
  3. Insert Tab > Table Size
  4. Table Tools > Layout Tab > Cell Size
Show answer

Answer: (d) Table Tools > Layout Tab > Cell Size

Q186. What does the green wavy line under a sentence represent in MS Word?

  1. Spelling mistake
  2. Grammar mistake
  3. Formatting error
  4. Hyperlink suggestion
Show answer

Answer: (b) Grammar mistake

Q187. How can you review a document in MS Word for spelling and grammar mistakes?

  1. Home Tab > Proofread
  2. File > Review Document
  3. Right-click and select Proofread
  4. Review Tab > Spelling and Grammar
Show answer

Answer: (d) Review Tab > Spelling and Grammar

Q188. After selecting the document type as "Letters" in Mail Merge, what should be the next step?

  1. Click Insert Merge Field
  2. Click on "Next: Starting document"
  3. Click Close
  4. Click on "Next: Select recipients"
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Answer: (b) Click on "Next: Starting document"

Q189. How can you create a new mailing list in Mail Merge?

  1. Click on "Next: Select recipients"
  2. Click on "Create..." after selecting "Type a new list"
  3. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  4. Click on "Finish and Merge"
Show answer

Answer: (b) Click on "Create..." after selecting "Type a new list"

Q190. How can you edit, add or delete a record in a mailing list in Mail Merge?

  1. Click on the "Insert Merge Field"
  2. Click on "Next: Write your letter"
  3. Click on the mail recipients (Edit Recipient List) button in the Mailings tab
  4. Click on "Finish and Merge"
Show answer

Answer: (c) Click on the mail recipients (Edit Recipient List) button in the Mailings tab

Q191. What is the main purpose of spreadsheet software like Microsoft Excel?

  1. Creating mailing lists
  2. Editing data lists
  3. Calculating numeric data and applying formats
  4. Merging letters/documents
Show answer

Answer: (c) Calculating numeric data and applying formats

Q192. In Microsoft Excel, what shows the cell reference (the address of the selected cell)?

  1. Quick Access toolbar
  2. Name Box
  3. Ribbon bar
  4. Formula Bar
Show answer

Answer: (b) Name Box

Q193. How can you modify the Ribbon or Quick Access toolbar in MS Excel?

  1. Right-click on the Name Box
  2. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  3. Right-click on the Ribbon, then go to Customize the Ribbon
  4. Click on "Finish and Merge"
Show answer

Answer: (c) Right-click on the Ribbon, then go to Customize the Ribbon

Q194. What is the default format setting for each cell in an Excel spreadsheet?

  1. Text format
  2. General format
  3. Currency format
  4. Percentage format
Show answer

Answer: (b) General format

Q195. How can you delete the content of a cell in Microsoft Excel?

  1. Press Backspace
  2. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  3. Click on "Delete" from the Home tab
  4. Select the cell and press the Delete button
Show answer

Answer: (d) Select the cell and press the Delete button
Note: The shared key said 'Delete from the Home tab', which is wrong: that option removes the cell itself. Selecting the cell and pressing Delete clears its content.

Q196. What is the purpose of the "Wrap text" option under the Home tab in Excel?

  1. To delete cell content
  2. To merge and center cells
  3. To view complete cell content
  4. To change the text, cell color, and style
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Answer: (c) To view complete cell content

Q197. How can you merge and center cells in Microsoft Excel?

  1. Click on "Wrap text"
  2. Select cells, then click on "Merge and Center" under the Home tab
  3. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  4. Click on "Finish and Merge"
Show answer

Answer: (b) Select cells, then click on "Merge and Center" under the Home tab

Q198. In the context of MS Excel, what does the term "workbook" refer to?

  1. A collection of spreadsheets
  2. A cell reference
  3. A formatted text
  4. A new document in Mail Merge
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Answer: (a) A collection of spreadsheets

Q199. How can you save an Excel workbook in a format compatible with Excel 97-2003?

  1. Click on "Save As" and select the desired format
  2. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  3. Click on "Wrap text"
  4. Click on "Finish and Merge"
Show answer

Answer: (a) Click on "Save As" and select the desired format

Q200. How can you assign a color to a worksheet tab in Excel?

  1. Click on "Finish and Merge"
  2. Right-click on the Ribbon
  3. Right-click on the worksheet tab, then choose "Tab Color"
  4. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
Show answer

Answer: (c) Right-click on the worksheet tab, then choose "Tab Color"

Q201. What is the purpose of "Compatibility View" (Compatibility Mode) in MS Excel?

  1. To delete cells
  2. To enable old features and disable new features
  3. To merge and center cells
  4. To create mailing envelopes
Show answer

Answer: (b) To enable old features and disable new features

Q202. How can you open an existing workbook in Microsoft Excel?

  1. Click on "Finish and Merge"
  2. Click on "Insert Merge Field"
  3. Click on "Save As"
  4. Click on "Open" from the File menu
Show answer

Answer: (d) Click on "Open" from the File menu

Q203. How is the Internet best described?

  1. A network of computers
  2. A controlled network
  3. A network of networks
  4. A local area network
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Answer: (c) A network of networks

Q204. What is the function of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)?

  1. Develop software
  2. Connect users with the Internet
  3. Prevent virus attacks
  4. Store backup data
Show answer

Answer: (b) Connect users with the Internet
Note: The shared key said 'Prevent virus attacks', which is wrong: an ISP provides the connection to the Internet.

Q205. What does ISP stand for?

  1. Internet Service Provider
  2. International Security Protocol
  3. Internet Storage Protocol
  4. Internal System Processing
Show answer

Answer: (a) Internet Service Provider

Q206. What is a website's unique address called?

  1. Webpage
  2. URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
  3. ISP
  4. Link
Show answer

Answer: (b) URL (Uniform Resource Locator)

Q207. What is the primary purpose of the World Wide Web?

  1. Share information among scientists
  2. Sell software
  3. Print hard copies
  4. Share information globally
Show answer

Answer: (d) Share information globally
Note: Judgment call: the Web began as a tool for scientists, but the answer the lesson wants is sharing information globally.

Q208. What is the correct sequence for accessing the Internet?

  1. Connect to ISP, open browser, enter URL, browse internet
  2. Open browser, connect to ISP, browse internet, enter URL
  3. Enter URL, open browser, connect to ISP, browse internet
  4. Connect to ISP, enter URL, browse internet, open browser
Show answer

Answer: (a) Connect to ISP, open browser, enter URL, browse internet

Q209. What is an email client?

  1. A person who sends emails
  2. A computer virus
  3. A software to compose music
  4. Software to compose, send, receive, or read emails
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Answer: (d) Software to compose, send, receive, or read emails

Q210. What is the primary advantage of using email over regular mail?

  1. Faster delivery
  2. Higher cost
  3. Greater security
  4. Larger size
Show answer

Answer: (a) Faster delivery

Q211. Which of the following is NOT an email client?

  1. MS Outlook
  2. Neo Mail
  3. Lotus Notes
  4. Safari
Show answer

Answer: (d) Safari
Note: Safari is a web browser.

Part 2: Subjective Questions

Q1. Why are personal computers so popular among people? Give at least two reasons. (2 marks)

Personal computers (PCs) are popular because:

  • Affordable: they are cheap enough for individuals, families and small offices to buy.
  • Small and convenient: they fit on a desk or in a bag and need no special room or staff.
  • Easy to use: graphical software and ready-made programs let ordinary users work without technical training.
  • Multi-purpose: one PC handles typing, calculation, internet, email, entertainment and education.

Q2. Which category of computer is suitable for larger organizations and why? Give at least two examples of such organizations. (2 marks)

Mainframe computers (and super computers for very specialised work) suit large organizations. They process very large volumes of data centrally, serve hundreds of users at the same time, and are fast and reliable.

Examples: banks, airlines, telecom companies, universities and government departments.

Q3. Which type of computer is suitable for mobile use and why? (2 marks)

Portable computers such as laptops, notebooks and tablets. They are small, light and battery-powered, so they can be carried anywhere, and they come with internet connectivity and the usual accessories built in.

Q4. What is an icon? (2 marks)

An icon is a small picture that represents a program, file, folder or device. Icons on the desktop are shortcuts that let us open the program directly by double clicking them.

Q5. Is it possible to switch among multiple open documents? How can we switch using the keyboard? (2 marks)

Yes. Hold Alt and press Tab to move between the open windows/documents; release both keys to open the selected one.

Q6. What does Undo do? (3 marks)

Undo cancels the last action performed. For example, if we delete some text by mistake, pressing Ctrl + Z brings it back in the same position.

Q7. Write the steps to open Notepad. (3 marks)

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Go to All Programs.
  3. Open Accessories.
  4. Click Notepad.

Q8. How can we select multiple files? (5 marks)

Click the first file, hold down the Ctrl key and click each of the other files one by one. To select a continuous group, click the first file, hold Shift and click the last one. Ctrl + A selects everything in the folder.

Q9. What is the difference between closing and exiting? (2 marks)

Close shuts only the current document or window, while the program (e.g. Word or Excel) stays open. Exit closes the document and also quits the whole application.

Q10. How can we insert clip art in a PowerPoint presentation? (2 marks)

Go to the Insert tab and click Clip Art, search for the picture you want and click it to place it on the slide. Alternatively, copy the clip with Ctrl + C and paste it on the slide with Ctrl + V.

Q11. How can we bookmark a Web page? (2 marks)

Open the page, then use the browser's Favorites/Bookmarks option (or press Ctrl + D) and click Add/Save. The page is stored in the list so we can open it quickly later.

Q12. How can we delete a bookmark? (2 marks)

Open the Favorites/Bookmarks list, point at the bookmark you want to remove, right click it and choose Delete (or press the Delete key).

Q13. Define the standard bar and the status bar. (2 marks)

Standard bar (toolbar): a row of buttons below the menu bar for common tasks such as new, open, save, print, cut, copy and paste.

Status bar: a horizontal strip at the bottom of the window that shows information about the current state of the program or document, such as page number or zoom level.

Q14. Describe the function of the following shortcut keys in PowerPoint: CTRL+Y, CTRL+N, CTRL+O, CTRL+W, CTRL+S, ALT+F4. (3 marks)

ShortcutFunction
CTRL+YRedo an action that has just been undone
CTRL+NCreate a new presentation
CTRL+OOpen an existing, saved presentation
CTRL+WClose the current presentation
CTRL+SSave the presentation
ALT+F4Close the program (exit PowerPoint)

Q15. How can we mark an email message as read or unread? (3 marks)

Read: simply click/open the message, or right click it and choose Mark as read.

Unread: right click the message (or open the Edit/Actions menu) and choose Mark as unread.

Q16. How can we delete the contents of a cell in Excel? (3 marks)

Click the cell (or select the range) and press the Delete key. Alternatively, right click and choose Clear Contents.

Q17. (a) What is electronic mail? Give its basic concept and usage. (5 marks)

Electronic mail (e-mail) is the exchange of messages, documents and attachments between people over a network or the internet. The sender writes a message in an email program, types the receiver's email address, and sends it; it reaches the receiver's mailbox in seconds, to be read whenever convenient.

Usage:

  • Very fast and cheap compared with postal mail.
  • Used for business and official communication.
  • Documents, pictures and files can be attached.
  • One message can be sent to many people at once.

Q18. (b) What are computer viruses? (5 marks)

A computer virus is a malicious program that copies itself and spreads from one computer to another, usually by infected files, email attachments or removable disks. It can damage or delete files, slow down the computer and the internet, and steal data. Antivirus software and safe habits (not opening unknown attachments) protect against it.

Q19. What is slide transition? How can we add a transition in PowerPoint slides? (5 marks)

A slide transition is the visual effect shown when one slide changes to the next during a slideshow (fade, push, wipe, etc.).

  1. Select the slide.
  2. Open the Transitions tab (Animations menu in older versions).
  3. Choose the effect you want.
  4. Set the sound/speed and choose to advance on mouse click or automatically after some seconds.
  5. Click Apply to All if every slide should use it.

Q20. What is slide layout? Is there any way to change the default layout? Explain. (5 marks)

A slide layout is the arrangement of the items on a slide, such as title, text boxes, pictures, charts and tables.

Yes. To change the layout of a slide, use Home > Layout and choose another one. To change the default layout for all slides, open View > Slide Master, edit the first (master) slide (fonts, colours, placeholders, background) and close the master view; all slides based on it follow the new design.

Q21. How can we modify column widths and row heights? (5 marks)

Quick way: place the mouse pointer on the border between two column (or row) headings; when it changes shape, drag to the width or height you want. Double click the border to fit the content automatically.

Exact size: select the column(s) or row(s), right click and choose Column Width or Row Height, type the value and click OK.

Q22. How can we minimize, maximize and close a window? (2 marks)

Use the three buttons at the top right corner of the window: Minimize (_) sends it to the taskbar, Maximize makes it fill the screen (it changes to Restore Down), and Close (X) closes it. The keyboard shortcut to close is Alt + F4.

Q23. What does ROM stand for? (2 marks)

ROM stands for Read Only Memory. It is permanent memory that holds start-up instructions and keeps its contents even when the power is switched off.

Q24. What is the difference between utility software and application software? Give an example of each. (3 marks)

Application software helps users do a specific job such as writing, calculation or presentation. Example: MS Word, Excel.

Utility software helps maintain and protect the computer system. Example: antivirus, disk cleanup, backup, file compression (WinZip).

Q25. If you need to store a large amount of data for later use, what kind of storage device should you choose and why? Write some names of storage devices. (5 marks)

Choose a secondary (permanent) storage device, because primary memory (RAM) loses its contents when power is off and is small. Secondary devices hold large amounts of data permanently and cheaply.

Examples: hard disk, CD/DVD (optical disks), USB flash drive, memory card, external hard drive.

Q26. How can we save a file on a floppy disk? (5 marks)

  1. Insert the floppy disk into the floppy drive.
  2. Choose File > Save As.
  3. In the Save in box select 3½ Floppy (A:).
  4. Type a file name and click Save.

Q27. You are working on a computer in the VU campus and want to transfer a file to your home computer, but the internet is not available. Write the steps to transfer your file through a floppy disk. (5 marks)

  1. Insert a floppy disk in the floppy drive of the campus computer.
  2. Right click the file, choose Send To > 3½ Floppy (A:) (or use Save As to A:).
  3. Wait until copying finishes, then remove the disk.
  4. At home, insert the disk into the floppy drive, open My Computer > 3½ Floppy (A:), and copy the file to the hard disk.

Q28. How can we create a desktop icon? How will you add icons on the desktop when using Windows for the very first time? (5 marks)

  1. Right click on an empty area of the desktop and choose New > Shortcut, then browse to the program/file and finish; or
  2. Right click the program or file, choose Send To > Desktop (create shortcut).
  3. For the standard icons (My Computer, My Documents, etc.): right click the desktop > Properties > Desktop > Customize Desktop, tick the icons you want and click OK.

Q29. Which is the Help key of a window? (2 marks)

The F1 key opens Help.

Q30. What is the use of storage devices in computers? (2 marks)

Storage devices keep data, programs and results permanently so that they can be used later, even after the computer is switched off. They also allow us to back up data and carry it from one computer to another. Examples: hard disk, USB drive, CD/DVD.

Q31. What does it mean when we say that antivirus works in the background? (2 marks)

It means the antivirus program keeps running silently all the time while we do other work, scanning files, downloads and email as they are used, without needing us to open it or interrupting what we are doing. It appears only to warn us when it finds a threat.

Q32. Write the steps to change the display settings of Windows. (3 marks)

  1. Right click an empty area of the desktop and choose Properties (Display Properties opens).
  2. Use the Themes, Desktop, Screen Saver, Appearance and Settings tabs to change the theme, background, screen saver, colours or screen resolution.
  3. Click Apply and then OK.

Q33. What does formatting mean with respect to storage devices? (2 marks)

Formatting prepares a storage device (hard disk, floppy, USB drive) for use by creating the file system and dividing it into tracks and sectors so data can be stored on it. It erases the existing data, so important files must be backed up first.

Q34. Where does the Quick Launch bar exist on the desktop of a computer? What is the purpose of this bar? (2 marks)

The Quick Launch bar is on the taskbar, next to the Start button. It holds small icons of frequently used programs (such as the browser or Show Desktop) so that they can be opened with a single click.

Q35. If some important data is deleted and we want it back, is there any way to restore it? If yes, how? (3 marks)

Yes, if it was deleted normally. Deleted files go to the Recycle Bin: open it, right click the file and choose Restore; it returns to its original folder. If the Recycle Bin was emptied, the data can be recovered only from a backup or with special recovery software.

Q36. Identify each of the following devices as an input or an output device: (a) Printer (b) Keyboard (c) Scanner (d) Monitor (e) Projector. (4 marks)

DeviceType
a. PrinterOutput device
b. KeyboardInput device
c. ScannerInput device
d. MonitorOutput device
e. ProjectorOutput device

Q37. What could cause screen burn-out? (2 marks)

Screen burn-out happens when the same bright image stays on a screen for a very long time (an old CRT or plasma monitor), so that it permanently marks the display. It can be prevented by using a screen saver, turning the monitor off or setting it to power-save mode when not in use, and keeping brightness moderate.

Q38. How are optical disks different from hard disks? (2 marks)

Optical disk (CD/DVD)Hard disk
Read/written with a laserData stored magnetically
Small capacity (about 700 MB to a few GB)Very large capacity (hundreds of GB or more)
SlowerMuch faster
Portable and removableUsually fixed inside the computer

Q39. How is the Backspace key different from the Delete key with respect to its functionality? (3 marks)

Backspace deletes the character to the left of the cursor, while Delete removes the character to the right of the cursor (or the selected file/item).

Q40. If we want to change the desktop background, what steps do we need to perform? (3 marks)

  1. Right click on the desktop and choose Properties.
  2. Open the Desktop tab.
  3. Select a picture from the Background list (or click Browse for your own).
  4. Click Apply and then OK.

Q41. Why do we use email, and what are the important components of an email? (5 marks)

We use email to send messages and files quickly and cheaply to anyone with an email address.

Important components: To (receiver's address), Cc/Bcc (copies), Subject, Message body, Attachments and the Send button.

Q42. How would you change the current date and time of the system? (5 marks)

Double click the system clock in the system tray (or open Control Panel > Date and Time), set the date and time, and click OK.

Q43. What are two risks associated with a computer if we do not shut it down properly? (2 marks)

  • Open files may be corrupted and unsaved work can be lost.
  • The operating system or hard disk can be damaged, so the computer may fail to start properly next time.

Q44. You are assigned to write an application addressed to the account department of Virtual University of Pakistan in Notepad. Write the steps to save this file in the D drive of your computer. (5 marks)

  1. Click File > Save (or press Ctrl + S).
  2. In the Save dialog, open the Save in list and choose Local Disk (D:).
  3. Type a file name (for example Application) in the File name box.
  4. Click Save.

Q45. Use Word to create the following multi-level list (bulleted text) and paste it in your answer area: i. CPL Environment (Introduction); ii. Input (Keyboard Basics, Pointing Devices); iii. Output (Types of Output, Categories of Output, Output Devices). (5 marks)

Type the text in Word, then format it as a multi-level list:

  1. Open Word and type the headings and sub-points on separate lines (Introduction, Keyboard Basics, Pointing Devices, Types of Output, Categories of Output, Output Devices, with the sentences given under them).
  2. Select the main headings (CPL Environment, Input, Output) and click Home > Numbering arrow > choose the i, ii, iii (lower-case Roman) style.
  3. Select the sub-points under each heading and click Home > Bullets.
  4. Press Tab (or use Increase Indent) on lines that must sit one level lower, such as the explanatory sentences.
  5. Check the result against the given sample, then copy it (Ctrl + A, Ctrl + C) and paste it (Ctrl + V) into the answer area.

Q46. Match each bar of a window with its task (Column A: bars, Column B: tasks). (5 marks)

BarTask
Title barShows the name of the program/document and holds the Minimize, Maximize/Restore and Close buttons
Menu barGives access to menus such as File, Edit, View and Help
Standard (tool) barButtons for common tasks such as new, open, save, print, copy and paste
Status barShows information about the current state of the window, at the bottom
Scroll barMoves the window content up/down or left/right to see the hidden part
TaskbarHolds the Start button and shows the running programs; the system tray is at its right end
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