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**INTERNET AND WEB**

1. What does HTTP stand for?


- A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
- B) HyperText Transmission Protocol
- C) HyperTransfer Text Protocol
- D) HyperText Transfer Process
- **Answer:** A) HyperText Transfer Protocol

2. Which protocol is used for secure communication over a computer network?


- A) HTTP
- B) FTP
- C) HTTPS
- D) SMTP
- **Answer:** C) HTTPS

3. What does HTML stand for?


- A) Hyper Transfer Markup Language
- B) Hyper Text Markup Language
- C) Hyper Transfer Text Language
- D) Hyper Transfer Text Markup
- **Answer:** B) Hyper Text Markup Language
4. What is the purpose of DNS?
- A) To encrypt data transmission
- B) To convert domain names to IP addresses
- C) To regulate internet traffic
- D) To create web pages
- **Answer:** B) To convert domain names to IP addresses

5. Which of the following is not a web browser?


- A) Chrome
- B) Firefox
- C) Yahoo
- D) Safari
- **Answer:** C) Yahoo

6. What is the maximum file size that can be sent via email attachment?
- A) 5MB
- B) 10MB
- C) 25MB
- D) 50MB
- **Answer:** C) 25MB

7. Which of the following is not an example of a web server?


- A) Apache
- B) Nginx
- C) IIS
- D) MySQL
- **Answer:** D) MySQL
8. What is the purpose of a firewall?
- A) To speed up internet connection
- B) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
- C) To block all internet traffic
- D) To hide IP addresses
- **Answer:** B) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

9. What is a URL?
- A) Unique Resource Locator
- B) Universal Resource Locator
- C) Unique Reference Locator
- D) Universal Reference Locator
- **Answer:** B) Universal Resource Locator

10. What is the full form of ISP?


- A) Internet Service Provider
- B) Internet Source Protocol
- C) Internet Security Protocol
- D) Internal Service Provider
- **Answer:** A) Internet Service Provider
**APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE**
11. Which of the following is an example of system software?
- A) Microsoft Word
- B) Adobe Photoshop
- C) Windows operating system
- D) Google Chrome
- **Answer:** C) Windows operating system

12. What is the purpose of an operating system?


- A) To create documents and presentations
- B) To manage hardware resources and provide common services for computer programs
- C) To design graphics and images
- D) To browse the internet
- **Answer:** B) To manage hardware resources and provide common services for computer
programs

13. Which type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for end-users?
- A) System software
- B) Application software
- C) Utility software
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** B) Application software

14. What is the function of device drivers?


- A) To optimize system performance
- B) To provide a user interface for the operating system
- C) To control hardware devices attached to the computer
- D) To manage file storage
- **Answer:** C) To control hardware devices attached to the computer
15. Which of the following is an example of application software?
- A) Device drivers
- B) Disk defragmenter
- C) Microsoft Excel
- D) Antivirus software
- **Answer:** C) Microsoft Excel

16. What is the purpose of utility software?


- A) To create documents and presentations
- B) To manage hardware resources
- C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality
- D) To browse the internet
- **Answer:** C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality

17. Which of the following is not a function of an operating system?


- A) Memory management
- B) File management
- C) Peripheral device management
- D) Word processing
- **Answer:** D) Word processing

18. What is the role of the BIOS in a computer system?


- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To provide basic input/output system functions
- C) To optimize system performance
- D) To manage application software
- **Answer:** B) To provide basic input/output system functions
19. Which software manages communication between the operating system and hardware?
- A) Utility software
- B) Application software
- C) Device drivers
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** C) Device drivers

20. Which software controls input and output devices such as printers and monitors?
- A) Utility software
- B) Device drivers
- C) Application software
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** B) Device drivers

**SYSTEM UNIT, INPUT, AND OUTPUT**

21. What is the function of the CPU in a computer system?


- A) To store data permanently
- B) To process data and execute instructions
- C) To display output on the monitor
- D) To provide temporary storage for data
- **Answer:** B) To process data and execute instructions
22. Which component of the system unit is responsible for storing data and programs
permanently?
- A) RAM
- B) CPU
- C) Hard disk drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)
- D) Power supply unit (PSU)
- **Answer:** C) Hard disk drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)

23. What is the primary function of RAM in a computer system?


- A) To provide permanent storage for data and programs
- B) To process data and execute instructions
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions
- **Answer:** D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions

24. Which type of input device is used to capture and convert handwriting or drawings into
digital format?
- A) Keyboard
- B) Mouse
- C) Scanner
- D) Graphics tablet
- **Answer:** D) Graphics tablet

25. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?


- A) Printer
- B) Monitor
- C) Projector
- D) Speakers
- **Answer:** A) Printer

26. What is the function of the motherboard in a computer system?


- A) To store data and programs
- B) To provide temporary storage for data
- C) To connect and communicate with various components of the computer system
- D) To display output on the monitor
- **Answer:** C) To connect and communicate with various components of the computer
system

27. Which component converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone
lines?
- A) Modem
- B) Router
- C) Switch
- D) Hub
- **Answer:** A) Modem

28. What is the purpose of the power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?
- A) To process data and execute instructions
- B) To provide temporary storage for data
- C) To convert AC power from the wall outlet into DC power for the computer components
- D) To store data and programs permanently
- **Answer:** C) To convert AC power from the wall outlet into DC power for the computer
components
29. Which type of storage device uses laser beams to read and write data?
- A) Hard disk drive (HDD)
- B) Solid State Drive (SSD)
- C) Optical disc drive (e.g., CD/DVD drive)
- D) USB flash drive
- **Answer:** C) Optical disc drive (e.g., CD/DVD drive)

30. What is the purpose of the Central Processing Unit (CPU) cache?
- A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions
- B) To store data and programs permanently
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To connect various components of the computer system
- **Answer:** A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions

**SECONDARY STORAGE, COMMUNICATION, AND NETWORKS**

31. Which secondary storage device provides the fastest access to data?
- A) Hard disk drive (HDD)
- B) Solid State Drive (SSD)
- C) Optical disc (e.g., CD, DVD)
- D) USB flash drive
- **Answer:** B) Solid State Drive (SSD)
32. What is the purpose of a RAID system in data storage?
- A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy and parallel
processing
- B) To control input and output devices
- C) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission
- D) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data
- **Answer:** A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data
redundancy and parallel processing

33. Which networking device connects multiple computers within a local area network (LAN)
and directs data packets to their intended destination?
- A) Router
- B) Switch
- C) Modem
- D) Hub
- **Answer:** B) Switch

34. Which of the following is a wired communication medium commonly used for local area
networks (LANs)?
- A) Wi-Fi
- B) Bluetooth
- C) Ethernet
- D) Cellular
- **Answer:** C) Ethernet
35. What does WAN stand for?
- A) Wireless Area Network
- B) Wide Area Network
- C) World Access Network
- D) Wired Area Network
- **Answer:** B) Wide Area Network

36. Which network topology connects all devices in a linear sequence?


- A) Bus
- B) Star
- C) Ring
- D) Mesh
- **Answer:** A) Bus

37. Which protocol is used to send email messages over the internet?
- A) FTP
- B) SMTP
- C) HTTP
- D) DHCP
- **Answer:** B) SMTP

38. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation)?


- A) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission
- B) To manage hardware resources in a computer network
- C) To translate private IP addresses into public IP addresses for internet communication
- D) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data
- **Answer:** C) To translate private IP addresses into public IP addresses for internet
communication
39. Which type of communication uses electromagnetic waves to transmit data over short
distances?
- A) Wi-Fi
- B) Bluetooth
- C) Ethernet
- D) Fiber optic
- **Answer:** B) Bluetooth

40. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?


- A) To enhance wireless communication
- B) To manage hardware resources
- C) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
- D) To provide temporary storage for data
- **Answer:** C) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

**MS WORD, EXCEL, AND POWERPOINT**

41. In Microsoft Word, what is the default file extension for saving documents?
- A) .docx
- B) .xlsx
- C) .pptx
- D) .pdf
- **Answer:** A) .docx
42. Which tab in Microsoft Word contains options related to formatting text and paragraphs?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Page Layout
- D) References
- **Answer:** A) Home

43. In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to find the highest value in a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVG()
- **Answer:** A) MAX()

44. Which Excel feature is used to visually represent data using bars, lines, or pie slices?
- A) Formulas
- B) Charts
- C) Tables
- D) Macros
- **Answer:** B) Charts

45. In PowerPoint, what is the term used for a predefined combination of colors, fonts, and
effects?
- A) Theme
- B) Template
- C) Slide Master
- D) Layout
- **Answer:** A) Theme
46. Which view in PowerPoint allows you to see all slides in miniature form, making it easy to
rearrange them?
- A) Slide Sorter
- B) Normal
- C) Slide Show
- D) Notes Page
- **Answer:** A) Slide Sorter

47. Which tab in PowerPoint contains options for inserting objects such as pictures, shapes, and
videos?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Design
- D) Transitions
- **Answer:** B) Insert

48. In Microsoft Word, which feature is used to automatically hyphenate words at the end of
lines?
- A) AutoCorrect
- B) AutoFormat
- C) AutoHyphenation
- D) AutoSave
- **Answer:** C) AutoHyphenation
49. Which Excel feature is used to filter data based on specific criteria?
- A) PivotTables
- B) Conditional Formatting
- C) Sort
- D) Filter
- **Answer:** D) Filter

50. In PowerPoint, which feature allows you to record narration and timings for each slide?
- A) Animation
- B) Transitions
- C) Slide Show
- D) Presenter View
- **Answer:** C) Slide Show

**INTERNET AND WEB**

51. What does URL stand for in the context of web addresses?
- A) Uniform Resource Locator
- B) Universal Reference Link
- C) Uniform Registry Language
- D) Unified Resource Link
- **Answer:** A) Uniform Resource Locator
52. Which protocol is commonly used for transferring files over the internet?
- A) HTTP
- B) FTP
- C) SMTP
- D) TCP
- **Answer:** B) FTP

53. What is the purpose of cookies in web browsing?


- A) To store website passwords
- B) To track user interactions and preferences
- C) To block advertisements
- D) To compress web pages for faster loading
- **Answer:** B) To track user interactions and preferences

54. Which web browser was developed by Google?


- A) Firefox
- B) Safari
- C) Internet Explorer
- D) Chrome
- **Answer:** D) Chrome

55. What is the function of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) in web development?
- A) To create dynamic web pages
- B) To style web pages
- C) To structure content on web pages
- D) To provide interactivity on web pages
- **Answer:** C) To structure content on web pages
56. Which term refers to a website's unique address on the internet?
- A) IP address
- B) Domain name
- C) Web server
- D) HTML tag
- **Answer:** B) Domain name

57. What is the purpose of a search engine in web browsing?


- A) To translate web pages into different languages
- B) To browse the dark web
- C) To index and retrieve information from the web
- D) To block access to certain websites
- **Answer:** C) To index and retrieve information from the web

58. Which markup language is used for styling web pages?


- A) HTML
- B) CSS
- C) JavaScript
- D) PHP
- **Answer:** B) CSS

59. What is the primary function of a web server?


- A) To create web pages
- B) To host and serve web pages to clients
- C) To browse the internet
- D) To provide internet connectivity
- **Answer:** B) To host and serve web pages to clients
60. Which organization oversees the management of domain names and IP addresses on the
internet?
- A) Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
- B) World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- C) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
- D) Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
- **Answer:** C) Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

**APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE**

61. What is the purpose of a device driver in a computer system?


- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To provide temporary storage for data
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To optimize system performance
- **Answer:** C) To control input and output devices

62. Which of the following is an example of system software?


- A) Microsoft Word
- B) Adobe Photoshop
- C) Windows operating system
- D) Google Chrome
- **Answer:** C) Windows operating system
63. What is the role of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer system?
- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To optimize system performance
- C) To provide basic input/output system functions
- D) To control input and output devices
- **Answer:** C) To provide basic input/output system functions

64. Which component of the system unit is responsible for processing data and executing
instructions?
- A) Hard disk drive (HDD)
- B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C) Random Access Memory (RAM)
- D) Power supply unit (PSU)
- **Answer:** B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

65. What is the primary function of an operating system?


- A) To store data and programs permanently
- B) To control input and output devices
- C) To manage hardware resources and provide common services for computer programs
- D) To optimize system performance
- **Answer:** C) To manage hardware resources and provide common services for computer
programs
66. Which software manages communication between the operating system and hardware
devices?
- A) Application software
- B) Utility software
- C) Device drivers
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** C) Device drivers

67. What is the purpose of utility software?


- A) To create documents and presentations
- B) To manage hardware resources
- C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality
- D) To control input and output devices
- **Answer:** C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality

68. Which software controls the overall operation of a computer system?


- A) System software
- B) Application software
- C) Utility software
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** A) System software

69. What is the function of the task manager in a computer system?


- A) To manage files and folders
- B) To monitor and manage running processes and system performance
- C) To create and edit documents
- D) To provide internet connectivity
- **Answer:** B) To monitor and manage running processes and system performance
70. Which type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for end-users?
- A) System software
- B) Application software
- C) Utility software
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** B) Application software

**SYSTEM UNIT, INPUT, AND OUTPUT**

71. Which component of the system unit is responsible for converting digital data into analog
signals for output to speakers?
- A) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- B) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- C) Sound card
- D) Network interface card (NIC)
- **Answer:** C) Sound card

72. What is the purpose of the motherboard in a computer system?


- A) To provide temporary storage for data
- B) To manage hardware resources and facilitate communication between components
- C) To process data and execute instructions
- D) To display output on the monitor
- **Answer:** B) To manage hardware resources and facilitate communication between
components
73. Which component of the system unit is responsible for storing data and programs
permanently?
- A) Random Access Memory (RAM)
- B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)
- D) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- **Answer:** C) Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SSD)

74. What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
- A) To store data and programs permanently
- B) To process data and execute instructions
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions
- **Answer:** D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions

75. Which type of input device is used to capture and convert handwriting or drawings into
digital format?
- A) Mouse
- B) Keyboard
- C) Scanner
- D) Graphics tablet
- **Answer:** D) Graphics tablet

76. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?


- A) Monitor
- B) Printer
- C) Projector
- D) Speaker
- **Answer:** B) Printer
77. What is the function of the CPU cache?
- A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions
- B) To store data and programs permanently
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To connect various components of the computer system
- **Answer:** A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions

78. Which component of the system unit converts AC power from the wall outlet into DC power
for the computer components?
- A) Motherboard
- B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- D) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- **Answer:** C) Power Supply Unit (PSU)

79. Which component of the system unit is responsible for controlling input and output devices
such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor?
- A) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C) Motherboard
- D) Input/output controller
- **Answer:** D) Input/output controller

80. What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer system?
- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To provide basic input/output system functions
- C) To optimize system performance
- D) To control input and output devices
- **Answer:** B) To provide basic input/output system functions
**SECONDARY STORAGE, COMMUNICATION, AND NETWORKS**

81. Which type of storage device uses laser beams to read and write data?
- A) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- B) Solid State Drive (SSD)
- C) Optical Disc Drive (e.g., CD/DVD drive)
- D) USB Flash Drive
- **Answer:** C) Optical Disc Drive (e.g., CD/DVD drive)

82. What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) in data storage?
- A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy and parallel
processing
- B) To connect multiple computers within a network
- C) To manage wireless communication
- D) To compress data for storage efficiency
- **Answer:** A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data
redundancy and parallel processing

83. Which networking device connects multiple computers within a local area network (LAN)
and directs data packets to their intended destination?
- A) Router
- B) Switch
- C) Modem
- D) Hub
- **Answer:** B) Switch
84. What is the primary function of a modem in a computer network?
- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines
- C) To filter internet traffic
- D) To store and retrieve data from a remote server
- **Answer:** B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone
lines

85. Which networking technology enables wireless communication between devices within a
limited area?
- A) Ethernet
- B) Bluetooth
- C) Wi-Fi
- D) DSL
- **Answer:** C) Wi-Fi

86. What does WAN stand for in networking terminology?


- A) Wide Access Network
- B) Wireless Area Network
- C) Wide Area Network
- D) Wired Access Network
- **Answer:** C) Wide Area Network

87. Which network topology connects all devices in a circular form?


- A) Bus
- B) Star
- C) Ring
- D) Mesh
- **Answer:** C) Ring
88. What is the purpose of NAT (Network Address Translation) in networking?
- A) To translate private IP addresses into public IP addresses for internet communication
- B) To manage wireless communication
- C) To enhance data security through encryption
- D) To control internet access for specific users
- **Answer:** A) To translate private IP addresses into public IP addresses for internet
communication

89. Which type of communication medium uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data at high
speeds?
- A) Coaxial cable
- B) Ethernet cable
- C) Twisted pair cable
- D) Fiber optic cable
- **Answer:** D) Fiber optic cable

90. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?


- A) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
- B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission
- C) To enhance wireless communication
- D) To manage hardware resources
- **Answer:** A) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
**MS WORD, EXCEL, AND POWERPOINT**

91. Which tab in Microsoft Word contains options related to page layout, margins, and
orientation?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Page Layout
- D) Review
- **Answer:** C) Page Layout

92. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to find the average value of a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVERAGE()
- **Answer:** D) AVERAGE()

93. In PowerPoint, which view allows you to see the overall structure of your presentation in
thumbnail form?
- A) Slide Sorter
- B) Normal
- C) Slide Show
- D) Reading View
- **Answer:** A) Slide Sorter
94. Which feature in Microsoft Word is used to automatically correct common spelling mistakes
as you type?
- A) AutoSave
- B) AutoCorrect
- C) AutoFormat
- D) AutoHyphenation
- **Answer:** B) AutoCorrect

95. In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to find the smallest value in a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVERAGE()
- **Answer:** B) MIN()

96. Which tab in Microsoft PowerPoint contains options for adding animations and transitions to
slides?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Design
- D) Transitions
- **Answer:** D) Transitions

97. What is the default file extension for saving PowerPoint presentations?
- A) .ppt
- B) .xlsx
- C) .docx
- D) .pptx
- **Answer:** D) .pptx
98. In Microsoft Word, which feature is used to divide a document into sections with different
formatting options?
- A) Page Break
- B) Section Break
- C) Column Break
- D) Line Break
- **Answer:** B) Section Break

99. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers
within a specified range?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) COUNT()
- D) SUM()
- **Answer:** C) COUNT()

100. In PowerPoint, which feature allows you to view and edit speaker notes associated with
each slide?
- A) Slide Sorter
- B) Normal View
- C) Slide Show
- D) Presenter View
- **Answer:** D) Presenter View
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

1. Which protocol is commonly used for transferring files over the internet?
- A) HTTP
- B) FTP
- C) SMTP
- D) TCP
- **Answer:** B) FTP

2. Which type of software is designed to perform specific tasks for end-users?


- A) System software
- B) Application software
- C) Utility software
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** B) Application software

3. Which component of the system unit converts AC power from the wall outlet into DC power
for the computer components?
- A) Motherboard
- B) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- C) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- D) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- **Answer:** C) Power Supply Unit (PSU)
4. Which feature in Microsoft Word is used to automatically correct common spelling mistakes
as you type?
- A) AutoSave
- B) AutoCorrect
- C) AutoFormat
- D) AutoHyphenation
- **Answer:** B) AutoCorrect

5. What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) in data storage?
- A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy and parallel
processing
- B) To connect multiple computers within a network
- C) To manage wireless communication
- D) To compress data for storage efficiency
- **Answer:** A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy
and parallel processing

6. Which type of communication medium uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data at high speeds?
- A) Coaxial cable
- B) Ethernet cable
- C) Twisted pair cable
- D) Fiber optic cable
- **Answer:** D) Fiber optic cable
7. Which tab in Microsoft PowerPoint contains options for adding animations and transitions to
slides?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Design
- D) Transitions
- **Answer:** D) Transitions

8. What is the function of a device driver in a computer system?


- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To provide temporary storage for data
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To optimize system performance
- **Answer:** C) To control input and output devices

9. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?


- A) Monitor
- B) Printer
- C) Projector
- D) Speaker
- **Answer:** B) Printer

10. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to find the average value of a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVERAGE()
- **Answer:** D) AVERAGE()
11. What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
- A) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
- B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission
- C) To enhance wireless communication
- D) To manage hardware resources
- **Answer:** A) To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network

12. Which tab in Microsoft Word contains options related to formatting text and paragraphs?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Page Layout
- D) Review
- **Answer:** A) Home

13. What does URL stand for in the context of web addresses?
- A) Universal Resource Locator
- B) Unique Reference Link
- C) Uniform Registry Language
- D) Unified Resource Link
- **Answer:** A) Universal Resource Locator

14. What is the purpose of the CPU cache?


- A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions
- B) To store data and programs permanently
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To connect various components of the computer system
- **Answer:** A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions
15. Which type of storage device provides the fastest access to data?
- A) Hard disk drive (HDD)
- B) Solid State Drive (SSD)
- C) Optical disc (e.g., CD, DVD)
- D) USB flash drive
- **Answer:** B) Solid State Drive (SSD)

16. In Microsoft Excel, which function is used to find the highest value in a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVG()
- **Answer:** A) MAX()

17. Which networking device connects multiple computers within a local area network (LAN)
and directs data packets to their intended destination?
- A) Router
- B) Switch
- C) Modem
- D) Hub
- **Answer:** B) Switch

18. Which component of the system unit converts digital data into analog signals for output to
speakers?
- A) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- B) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- C) Sound card
- D) Network interface card (NIC)
- **Answer:** C) Sound card
19. What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
- A) To store data and programs permanently
- B) To process data and execute instructions
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions
- **Answer:** D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions

20. Which software manages communication between the operating system and hardware
devices?
- A) Application software
- B) Utility software
- C) Device drivers
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** C) Device drivers

21. What is the purpose of utility software?


- A) To create documents and presentations
- B) To manage hardware resources
- C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality
- D) To control input and output devices
- **Answer:** C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality

22. Which type of communication medium uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data at high
speeds?
- A) Coaxial cable
- B) Ethernet cable
- C) Twisted pair cable
- D) Fiber optic cable
- **Answer:** D) Fiber optic cable
23. Which feature in Microsoft Word is used to automatically correct common spelling mistakes
as you type?
- A) AutoSave
- B) AutoCorrect
- C) AutoFormat
- D) AutoHyphenation
- **Answer:** B) AutoCorrect

24. What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) in data storage?
- A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy and parallel
processing
- B) To connect multiple computers within a network
- C) To manage wireless communication
- D) To compress data for storage efficiency
- **Answer:** A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data
redundancy and parallel processing

25. Which type of networking technology enables wireless communication between devices
within a limited area?
- A) Ethernet
- B) Bluetooth
- C) Wi-Fi
- D) DSL
- **Answer:** C) Wi-Fi
26. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers
within a specified range?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) COUNT()
- D) SUM()
- **Answer:** C) COUNT()

27. What is the primary function of a modem in a computer network?


- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines
- C) To filter internet traffic
- D) To store and retrieve data from a remote server
- **Answer:** B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone
lines
28. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?
- A) Monitor
- B) Printer
- C) Projector
- D) Speaker
- **Answer:** B) Printer

29. In Microsoft Word, which feature is used to divide a document into sections with different
formatting options?
- A) Page Break
- B) Section Break
- C) Column Break
- D) Line Break
- **Answer:** B) Section Break
30. In PowerPoint, which feature allows you to view and edit speaker notes associated with each
slide?
- A) Slide Sorter
- B) Normal View
- C) Slide Show
- D) Presenter View
- **Answer:** D) Presenter View

31. What does URL stand for in the context of web addresses?
- A) Universal Resource Locator
- B) Unique Reference Link
- C) Uniform Registry Language
- D) Unified Resource Link
- **Answer:** A) Universal Resource Locator

32. What is the purpose of the CPU cache?


- A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions
- B) To store data and programs permanently
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To connect various components of the computer system
- **Answer:** A) To provide temporary storage for frequently accessed data and instructions

33. Which tab in Microsoft PowerPoint contains options for adding animations and transitions to
slides?
- A) Home
- B) Insert
- C) Design
- D) Transitions
- **Answer:** D) Transitions
34. What is the function of a device driver in a computer system?
- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To provide temporary storage for data
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To optimize system performance
- **Answer:** C) To control input and output devices

35. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?


- A) Monitor
- B) Printer
- C) Projector
- D) Speaker
- **Answer:** B) Printer

36. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to find the average value of a range of cells?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) SUM()
- D) AVERAGE()
- **Answer:** D) AVERAGE()

37. Which networking device connects multiple computers within a local area network (LAN)
and directs data packets to their intended destination?
- A) Router
- B) Switch
- C) Modem
- D) Hub
- **Answer:** B) Switch
38. Which component of the system unit converts digital data into analog signals for output to
speakers?
- A) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- B) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
- C) Sound card
- D) Network interface card (NIC)
- **Answer:** C) Sound card

39. What is the primary function of Random Access Memory (RAM) in a computer system?
- A) To store data and programs permanently
- B) To process data and execute instructions
- C) To control input and output devices
- D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions
- **Answer:** D) To provide temporary storage for data and program instructions

40. Which software manages communication between the operating system and hardware
devices?
- A) Application software
- B) Utility software
- C) Device drivers
- D) Firmware
- **Answer:** C) Device drivers

41. What is the purpose of utility software?


- A) To create documents and presentations
- B) To manage hardware resources
- C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality
- D) To control input and output devices
- **Answer:** C) To optimize system performance and provide additional functionality
42. Which type of communication medium uses fiber-optic cables to transmit data at high
speeds?
- A) Coaxial cable
- B) Ethernet cable
- C) Twisted pair cable
- D) Fiber optic cable
- **Answer:** D) Fiber optic cable

43. Which feature in Microsoft Word is used to automatically correct common spelling mistakes
as you type?
- A) AutoSave
- B) AutoCorrect
- C) AutoFormat
- D) AutoHyphenation
- **Answer:** B) AutoCorrect

44. What is the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) in data storage?
- A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data redundancy and parallel
processing
- B) To connect multiple computers within a network
- C) To manage wireless communication
- D) To compress data for storage efficiency
- **Answer:** A) To enhance data security and increase performance through data
redundancy and parallel processing
45. Which type of networking technology enables wireless communication between devices
within a limited area?
- A) Ethernet
- B) Bluetooth
- C) Wi-Fi
- D) DSL
- **Answer:** C) Wi-Fi

46. Which function in Microsoft Excel is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers
within a specified range?
- A) MAX()
- B) MIN()
- C) COUNT()
- D) SUM()
- **Answer:** C) COUNT()

47. What is the primary function of a modem in a computer network?


- A) To manage hardware resources
- B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines
- C) To filter internet traffic
- D) To store and retrieve data from a remote server
- **Answer:** B) To convert digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone
lines
48. Which output device is used to produce a paper copy of documents?
- A) Monitor
- B) Printer
- C) Projector
- D) Speaker
- **Answer:** B) Printer
49. In Microsoft Word, which feature is used to divide a document into sections with different
formatting options?
- A) Page Break
- B) Section Break
- C) Column Break
- D) Line Break
- **Answer:** B) Section Break

50. In PowerPoint, which feature allows you to view and edit speaker notes associated with each
slide?
- A) Slide Sorter
- B) Normal View
- C) Slide Show
- D) Presenter View
- **Answer:** D) Presenter

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