50 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Basic Computer Applications
MS Word (15 Questions)
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Which shortcut key is used to copy selected text in MS Word?
A) Ctrl + X
B) Ctrl + V
C) Ctrl + C
D) Ctrl + Z
Ans: C -
What is the default file extension of MS Word documents (2016 and later)?
A) .doc
B) .txt
C) .docx
D) .pdf
Ans: C -
Which feature checks spelling and grammar?
A) Review → Proofing
B) Home → Font
C) Insert → Symbols
D) Layout → Orientation
Ans: A -
Header and footer can be inserted from which tab?
A) File
B) Insert
C) Home
D) Layout
Ans: B -
What is the default font in MS Word 2016?
A) Calibri
B) Times New Roman
C) Arial
D) Verdana
Ans: A -
Which key is used to create a line break without starting a new paragraph?
A) Enter
B) Shift + Enter
C) Ctrl + Enter
D) Alt + Enter
Ans: B -
What is the purpose of “Track Changes”?
A) Highlight spelling mistakes
B) Add comments
C) Record edits
D) Insert tables
Ans: C -
What does the shortcut Ctrl + A do?
A) Select all text
B) Align text left
C) Add comment
D) Open Save As
Ans: A -
A red underline in MS Word indicates:
A) Grammar mistake
B) Spelling mistake
C) Formatting error
D) Hyperlink
Ans: B -
What is used to apply a uniform format to multiple documents?
A) Styles
B) Macros
C) Templates
D) Mail Merge
Ans: C -
Which function allows sending bulk letters with names/addresses?
A) Styles
B) Tables
C) Mail Merge
D) Page Layout
Ans: C -
Which menu is used for inserting page number?
A) File
B) Review
C) Insert
D) View
Ans: C -
What is the default paper size in Word?
A) A4
B) Letter
C) Legal
D) Executive
Ans: A -
Ctrl + B is used for:
A) Italic
B) Bold
C) Underline
D) Align Center
Ans: B -
Where is “Watermark” found in MS Word?
A) Review tab
B) Design tab
C) View tab
D) Insert tab
Ans: B
📗 MS Excel (15 Questions)
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Which symbol is used to start a formula in Excel?
A) =
B) +
C) :
D) #
Ans: A -
Which function finds the highest value?
A) SUM()
B) MAX()
C) COUNT()
D) MIN()
Ans: B -
What does Ctrl + ; (semicolon) do in Excel?
A) Insert date
B) Insert time
C) AutoSum
D) Bold text
Ans: A -
What is a cell address example?
A) 3A
B) C3
C) B$
D) AB2
Ans: B -
Which function is used to count numeric values?
A) COUNTIF
B) COUNTA
C) COUNT
D) SUM
Ans: C -
What is the default file extension for Excel?
A) .xls
B) .xlsx
C) .csv
D) .xlt
Ans: B -
Which chart is best for showing trends over time?
A) Pie
B) Line
C) Column
D) Bar
Ans: B -
Which key opens Format Cells dialog box?
A) Ctrl + 1
B) Ctrl + 2
C) Ctrl + Shift + F
D) Ctrl + Alt + M
Ans: A -
What does “Merge & Center” do?
A) Merge text
B) Merge columns
C) Merge multiple cells and center content
D) None
Ans: C -
What is the use of “Freeze Panes”?
A) Highlight rows
B) Fix rows/columns in view
C) Insert formulas
D) Color code cells
Ans: B -
Excel rows are labeled as:
A) Letters
B) Numbers
C) Symbols
D) Alphabets
Ans: B -
Which function calculates average value?
A) AVG
B) SUM
C) AVERAGE
D) MEAN
Ans: C -
The intersection of a row and column is called?
A) Cell
B) Range
C) Field
D) Box
Ans: A -
Which function is used to sum a range conditionally?
A) SUMIF
B) IF
C) COUNTIF
D) VLOOKUP
Ans: A -
What does VLOOKUP stand for?
A) Vertical Lookup
B) Value Lookup
C) Vector Lookup
D) Variable Lookup
Ans: A
📙 MS PowerPoint (10 Questions)
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What is the default file extension of PowerPoint presentations?
A) .ppt
B) .pptx
C) .pps
D) .pwm
Ans: B -
Which key starts slide show from the beginning?
A) F4
B) F5
C) F2
D) F12
Ans: B -
Slide Master is used to:
A) Insert audio
B) Format all slides
C) Animate slides
D) Create charts
Ans: B -
Which tab contains SmartArt in PowerPoint?
A) View
B) Design
C) Insert
D) Animations
Ans: C -
The transition effect applies to:
A) Text
B) Image
C) Entire Slide
D) Table only
Ans: C -
Shortcut for new slide:
A) Ctrl + M
B) Ctrl + N
C) Ctrl + Shift + N
D) Alt + N
Ans: A -
Which view shows all slides in miniature?
A) Slide Sorter
B) Slide Show
C) Normal
D) Reading
Ans: A -
PowerPoint templates have extension:
A) .potx
B) .ppt
C) .pptm
D) .pps
Ans: A -
Which feature applies motion to objects?
A) Transition
B) Layout
C) Animation
D) SmartArt
Ans: C -
Which menu includes the “Slide Layout” option?
A) Home
B) Design
C) View
D) Insert
Ans: A
🌐 Internet Usage (5 Questions)
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What does URL stand for?
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Unique Resource Link
C) Universal Resource Line
D) Uniform Route Locator
Ans: A -
Which browser is developed by Google?
A) Safari
B) Firefox
C) Chrome
D) Edge
Ans: C -
What is the function of a web browser?
A) Create databases
B) Display web pages
C) Edit images
D) Scan viruses
Ans: B -
Which protocol is used for secure communication?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) HTTPS
D) SMTP
Ans: C -
What is cloud storage example?
A) MS Word
B) OneDrive
C) Excel
D) PowerPoint
Ans: B
🧭 AutoCAD Basics (5 Questions)
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AutoCAD is mainly used for:
A) Image editing
B) Graphic design
C) 2D/3D drafting
D) Programming
Ans: C -
Which command is used to create a circle?
A) CIRCLE
B) RECTANGLE
C) ARC
D) SPHERE
Ans: A -
The extension for AutoCAD drawing files is:
A) .cad
B) .dwg
C) .dxf
D) .aut
Ans: B -
Shortcut key for LINE command in AutoCAD:
A) L
B) LN
C) LI
D) LE
Ans: A -
What is the full form of UCS in AutoCAD?
A) User Control System
B) Unified Coordinate System
C) User Coordinate System
D) Universal Coding Structure
Ans: C