AVINASH COLLEGE OF COMMERCE, LB NAGAR

FACULTY OF COMMERCE /MANAGEMENT

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SUBJECT- Basic Computer Skills

Subject code: AECC-2(a)

Unit-I (UNDERSTANDING OF COMPUTER AND WORD PROCESSING)

I.Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?

a) Word Processor
b) Operating System
c) Printer
d) Spreadsheet

2. Which of the following is the primary function of an operating system?

a) To manage hardware and software resources

b) To create documents
c) To provide an interface for user input
d) To perform mathematical calculations

3. What is the main purpose of a word processor?

a) To perform data analysis

b) To browse the internet
c) To create and edit text documents
d) To manage system files

4. Which of the following is a popular word processing software?

a) Adobe Photoshop
b) Microsoft Word
c) Google Chrome
d) Windows Explorer

5. In word processing, what is the purpose of the "Bold" function?

a) To add a header to the document

b) To underline text
c) To make text darker and more prominent
d) To change the font style

6. Which of the following keys is commonly used to open a new document in most word
processors?

a) Ctrl + S
b) Ctrl + O
c) Ctrl + N
d) Ctrl + P

7. What is the default file extension for a document created in Microsoft Word?

a) .txt
b) .doc
c) .jpg
d) .exe

8. Which of the following is an example of a computer's hardware?

a) Operating System
b) Microsoft Word
c) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
d) Google Chrome

9. What does the "Save As" function do in a word processor?

a) Saves the document with the same name and location

b) Saves the document and closes the application
c) Allows you to save the document under a different name or location
d) Deletes the current document

10. Which of the following is a feature of word processing software?

a) Running programs
b) Creating spreadsheets
c) Creating and editing text documents
d) Searching the internet
11. Types of operating systems?
a) single user b)Multi user c) Multi tasking d)All
12. ______________ is the most commonly used word processing software

a) MS-Word c) MS-Excel
b) MS-Access d) MS-PowerPoint

13. _______________ performs calculations in computer

a) CPU c) Memory Unit

b) Control Unit d) ALU

14. Floppy disk is a ______________ device.

a) Input c) Output

b) Secondary storage d) Primary storage

15. __________ is single user OS.

Windows b)MS-DOS c) UNIX d) LINUX

16.Which of the following is a type of computer primarily used for personal

tasks?

a) Mainframe
b) Supercomputer
c) Desktop computer
d) Server

17.Which type of computer is designed to handle very large-scale computations

and simulations, often used in scientific research?

a) Microcomputer
b) Mainframe
c) Supercomputer
d) Workstation

18. Which of the following was a key feature of the first generation of computers?

a) Use of transistors
b) Use of vacuum tubes
c) Integrated circuits
d) Use of microprocessors
19. Which of the following is a feature of a computer's CPU?

a) Stores all files and programs

b) Processes instructions and performs calculations
c) Provides network connectivity
d) Handles data input and output

20. Which type of memory is non-volatile and used for long-term storage in a
computer?

a) RAM
b) Cache memory
c) ROM
d) Registers
II.Fill in the blanks

1. A __________ is a small, general-purpose computer designed for individual use.( Personal

Computer (PC)
2. A __________ is a high-performance computer designed for scientific simulations and
complex calculations, often used for weather forecasting or research.( Supercomputer)
3. The first generation of computers used __________ for processing.( Vacuum Tubes)
4. Computers can perform multiple tasks at the same time through a feature called __________.

(Multitasking)

5. A __________ in a computer allows the user to interact with the machine using a graphical
interface.( Operating System)
6. A computer's __________ enables it to connect to other computers and share data over
networks like the internet.( Network Interface)
7. _________ memory is non-volatile and used to store permanent data, such as the computer's
boot-up instructions.(ROM (Read-Only Memory)
8. The __________ is a feature in word processors that automatically corrects common spelling
errors as you type.( Spell Check)
9. A __________ is a set of predefined settings in a word processor that controls the appearance
of a document, such as font style, size, and paragraph spacing.( Template)
10. The __________ is the component that displays visual output from a computer to the user.

( Monitor)
 Unit-II (SPREAD SHEET, PRESENTATION SOFTWARE & INTRODUCTION TO
INTERNET, WWW AND WEB BROWSERS)

I.Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is a popular spreadsheet software?

a) Microsoft Word
b) Microsoft Excel
c) Adobe Photoshop
d) Mozilla Firefox

2. In Excel, which of the following represents a cell reference?

a) A1
b) 123
c) Sheet1
d) =SUM(A1:B2)

3. Which of the following functions is used to calculate the sum of a range of numbers in
Excel?

a) =AVERAGE()
b) =COUNT()
c) =SUM()
d) =IF()

4. Which of the following is a popular presentation software?

a)Adobe Acrobat
b) Microsoft PowerPoint
c) Microsoft Word
d) Google Sheets

5. In Microsoft PowerPoint, what is a slide master used for?

a)To add animations
b) To design and customize the layout of all slides
c) To insert images
d) To create hyperlinks

6. Which of the following is NOT a feature of presentation software like PowerPoint?

a)Slide transitions
b) Adding animations to objects
c) Managing databases
d) Inserting multimedia like audio and video
 7. What is the primary purpose of using "Transitions" in a presentation?
a)To change the font size
b) To add visual effects between slides
c) To embed multimedia
d) To animate text

8. What does "WWW" stand for?

a)World Wide Web
b) Web World Website
c) Worldwide Web
d) Web Wavelength

9. Which of the following is a popular web browser?

a)Adobe Reader
b) Google Chrome
c) Microsoft Excel
d) Notepad

10. Which of the following is the main function of a web browser?

a)To access and display websites
b) To manage emails
c) To create websites
d) To store files

11. Which of the following is a protocol used to access websites securely?

a)HTTP
b) HTTPS
c) FTP
d) SMTP

12. Which of the following is a part of a website’s URL?

a) Domain name
b) HTTP or HTTPS
c) Path to the webpage
d) All of the above

13.Which of the following allows users to navigate from one webpage to another?

a) Search Engine
b) Hyperlink
c) Web Server
d) Browser Cache

14. In PowerPoint, which tab would you use to add a new slide to a presentation?
a) Home
b) Design
c) Transitions
d) View
15. Which feature in PowerPoint allows you to animate text or objects on a slide?
a) Slide Design
b) Transitions
c) Animations
d) Slide Master
16.What is the default alignment for text in a cell in Microsoft Excel?
a) Center
b) Left
c) Right
d) Justified
17.Which of the following is used to translate a domain name into an IP address?
a) HTTP
b) DNS
c) FTP
d) SMTP
18. What is the primary function of a web browser?
a) To display web pages
b) To create websites
c) To send and receive emails
d) To store files
19. Which of the following is a function of a URL?
a) To uniquely identify a webpage
b) To link websites together
c) To secure web traffic
d) To download content
20. Which of the following is an example of a search engine?
a) YouTube
b) Google
c) Facebook
d) Amazon

II.Fill in the Blanks

1.In Excel, a __________ is a collection of rows and columns where data is entered.

( Worksheet)

2.The small square in the bottom-right corner of a cell, used to copy the contents of the cell to
adjacent cells, is called the __________.( Fill handle)

3.In Excel, the __________ function is used to find the average of a series of numbers in a range
of cells.(AVERAGE)

4. The Excel command used to display data in a graphical format, such as a bar or pie chart, is
called __________.( Chart)
5. The process of organizing and sorting data in Excel according to a specific criteria is called
__________.( Sorting)
6. A __________ is a pre-designed template that determines the layout and style of all slides in a
PowerPoint presentation.( Slide Master)
7. In PowerPoint, __________ are used to add visual effects between slides, such as fades,
dissolves, and wipes.( Transitions)
8. A __________ is a software application used to access websites and view web pages on the
internet.( Web Browser)
9. The __________ is a collection of web pages that are linked together, accessible over the
internet, and are usually hosted on a web server.( Website)
10. The address bar in a web browser displays the __________ of the website or webpage that
the user is currently viewing.( URL (Uniform Resource Locator)