Unit 1 Computers Basics

1. What is computer?
2. List the different type of cloud models.
3. What are compilers?
4. Define cloud computing?
5. What is GUI?
6. What is Operating System?
7. Define Iaas.
8. What is the CPU ?
9. Differentiate Between Interpreter and compiler.
10. Write Generations of computers.
11. What are the characteristics of computers?
12. Explain storage devices.
13. Explain different types of operating system?
14. Define Paas.
15. Write 5 cloud service provider?
16. Define input devices.
17. What are Hardwares and Softwares?
18. Write Applications of computers.
19. Explain the purpose of a Graphical User Interface (GUI) and compare it to a
Command-Line Interface (CLI) in terms of user experience and system requirements.
20. Compare Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS),
providing examples of well-known cloud providers and their offerings in each category.
21. What is computer and write down some applications of computers
22. Compare different types of operating systems (e.g., batch, time-sharing, real-time, and distributed),
and provide examples where each is most applicable.
23. Identify and explain at least three critical services provided by an operating system, with a focus on
security and resource management.
24. Explain the binary data representation and how computers use it to process information.
25. Define the main components of an operating system and describe the function of each component.
26. Explain the differences between system software and application software, providing examples for each.
27. Describe how a compiler differs from an interpreter in terms of functionality and use case.
28. Define the different generations of programming languages, and discuss how they have evolve
to meet changing computational needs.
29. Describe the basic components of a personal computer and explain the role of each
component in processing and storing data.
30. Explain the difference between volatile and non-volatile storage devices, providing
examples of each type.
31. Discuss the functionalities of common input and output devices and how they
contribute to the interaction between the user and the computer.
32. Differentiate between microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframes, and supercomputers,
giving examples of real-world applications for each.
33. Discuss the major advancements made during each generation of computers,
highlighting their impact on modern computing.
34. Compare the technological improvements from the first generation to the fifth generation
of computers, especially in terms of hardware components and processing power.
35. Explain the characteristics that differentiate a computer from other electronic devices.
36. Describe the major criteria to consider when deciding whether to use a computer for a specific task.

UNIT 2 MS WORD
1. What is the main purpose of MS Word?
2. How can you customize the Word application interface in Windows?
3. Name three different document views available in MS Word.
4. What are the basic steps to save a document in MS Word?
5. How do you change the alignment of text in MS Word?
6. What is the difference between "bold" and "italic" formatting?
7. Describe the process of changing the font size of text in a document.
8. How can you insert a table into an MS Word document?
9. What is "SmartArt" in MS Word, and where would you find it?
10. Explain the purpose of a page break in a document.
11. What tool in MS Word helps you check for spelling and grammar errors?
12. How can you insert WordArt into your document, and what is it used for?
13. What is the purpose of the header and footer in a Word document?
14. What is the difference between a bulleted list and a numbered list?
15. How can you apply styles to text in MS Word?
16. Where can you find options to set the page layout in MS Word?
17. Explain the use of templates in MS Word.
18. What is a mail merge, and how is it useful?
19. How do you preview a document before printing in MS Word?
20. What is a macro, and how can it be used in MS Word?
21. What steps would you follow to customize the ribbon in MS Word, and why
might customization be useful for frequent tasks?
22. Explain how to change the document view to Draft View and describe a situation where
this view is beneficial.
23. How can you create a customized style for headings that you can reuse across multiple documents?
24. Describe the process of using basic text alignment options. How do left, right, center, and
justified alignment impact the appearance of a document?
25. Explain how to apply basic formatting options like bold, italics, and underline to text using
both the toolbar and keyboard shortcuts.
26. How do you insert a table of contents in MS Word? What are the advantages of updating it as
you make changes to the document?
27. Describe the steps to insert and format a SmartArt graphic. Give an example of when
 SmartArt would be useful in a document.
28. What is the purpose of headers and footers in a document, and how can you customize
them for a professional report?
29. How can you check the spelling and grammar of a document, and what options are
available if you want MS Word to ignore specific words or phrases?
30. What is the purpose of the 'Find and Replace' feature, and how can you use it to
replace specific formatting in a document?
31. Explain the process of performing a mail merge in MS Word. How can it be used to
personalize letters for multiple recipients?
32. Describe how to create and record a macro to automate repetitive tasks in MS Word.
What are some potential use cases for macros?
33. What steps would you take to insert a table, adjust its row/column sizes, and apply
formatting to make it more visually appealing?
34. Explain the role of advanced paragraph formatting options such as line spacing, indents,
and paragraph borders. How can they enhance readability?
35. Describe how you would insert, format, and position an image or Clip Art within text.
How can you adjust text wrapping to make the layout look polished?
36. What are templates and wizards, and how can they improve the efficiency of creating
frequently used documents like resumes or reports?

UNIT 3 MS EXCEL

1. What is the difference between a Workbook and a Worksheet in a spreadsheet?

2. Name three ways you can format text or cells in a spreadsheet.
3. Name three ways you can format text or cells in a spreadsheet.
4. What is Conditional Formatting, and how can it be used?
5. How can you change the background color of a cell?
6. Explain how to use Auto Format to style your worksheet.
7. Write the formula to add up the values in cells A1 through A10.
8. What is the purpose of the SUM function?
9. Explain the difference between a relative and an absolute cell reference.
10. How does the IF function work in a spreadsheet? Provide an example.
11. How can you insert a new row into an existing worksheet?
12. Describe the steps to hide a column
13. What type of chart would be best to show changes in data over time?
14. How do you create a pie chart using selected data in a spreadsheet?
15. How can you filter data to show only rows that contain a specific value?
16. What is the purpose of the Subtotal feature?
17. How do you protect a worksheet so that only specific cells can be edited?
18. Explain how to password-protect a workbook.
19. What is the Page Layout view, and how does it help with printing?
20. How can you set a specific area of the worksheet to print?
21. Describe how you would move or copy an entire worksheet to a new workbook.
22. How would you create a dynamic table that can automatically expand when new rows are added?
23. How do you apply conditional formatting to highlight cells containing specific text? Provide an example.
24. Describe how you would use custom number formatting to display numbers in millions
(e.g., 1,000,000 as 1M) in a financial report.
25. What is the difference between the SUM and SUMIF functions? When would each be used?
26. How would you use the INDEX and MATCH functions together to look up data in a table?
Provide an example.
27. Explain how to use the "Format as Table" feature to apply color formatting to a dataset.
What benefits does this provide?
28. Describe how to use custom formatting and data validation to create a colored
data entry field that warns users of invalid inputs.
29. What steps would you follow to create a chart showing sales trends over time?
How would you choose the chart type?
30. How can you create a combo chart to show sales in both number format and percentage
growth over the previous month?
31. Describe how to create and use a data form to enter and edit data in a spreadsheet.
What limitations do data forms have?
32. How would you customize a data form to only show specific fields for data entry?
Can this be done without VBA?
33. How would you use the Subtotal function to summarize sales data by region? What are the key steps?
34. Explain how to apply multiple filters on a dataset to view only specific information,
such as high-value orders in a particular region within a specific date range.
35. What are the steps to lock cells to prevent accidental changes, and how can you allow
editing on specific parts of a worksheet?
36. Describe the process to protect a workbook with multiple layers of security,
such as password-protecting the file and applying different protection settings on individual sheets.

UNIT 4 POWERPOINT
1. What is the primary purpose of PowerPoint?
2. How can you open a new PowerPoint presentation?
3. Name two ways to view slides in PowerPoint.
4. How do you change the background color of a slide?
5. What are some basic text formatting options available in PowerPoint?
6. Describe how to add a new slide to a presentation.
7. How do you print a PowerPoint presentation?
8. What are the steps to create a new slide?
9. Which view would you use to see all slides at once?
10. How can you adjust the size of a slide?
11. Explain how to format text with different font styles.
12. How can you add a border to a slide?
13. What is the Slide Show view used for?
14. How can you start a slideshow from the beginning?
15. Name and describe two slide views in PowerPoint.
16. What is a PowerPoint template?
17. How can templates make your presentation easier to create?
18. Where can you find templates in PowerPoint?
19. How do you insert an image into a slide?
20. What types of charts can you insert in PowerPoint?
21. Explain how to resize an object in a slide.
22. What is the purpose of inserting a table in a slide?
23. Describe the steps to insert a table into a slide.
24. How can you adjust the number of rows and columns in a table?
25. What are the key benefits of using PowerPoint for creating presentations?
26. Describe the steps to open a new presentation in PowerPoint and save it with a specific file name.
27. How can you preview a slide show before printing?
28. How do you change the font size, color, and style for text in a PowerPoint slide?
29. Explain how to adjust line spacing and alignment for better text readability on a slide.
30. What are master slides, and how do they help in formatting multiple slides consistently?
31. Describe how to format the background of a slide using colors, gradients, or images.
32. How can you apply a template to an existing presentation?
33. Explain the steps to modify an existing template’s theme color or font scheme.
34. What are the steps to insert a chart into a PowerPoint slide, and how can you edit the
data in the chart?
35. How would you insert and format a picture within a slide without distorting its original aspect ratio?
36. What is an auto layout in PowerPoint, and how can it help with organizing content on a slide?