Question on Introduction to Computer 2

1. Which number system is commonly used as a shortcut notation for groups of four binary digits?
a. Binary
b. Decimal
c. Octal
d. Hexadecimal
2. Actual data processing operations are performed in the arithmetic logic section, but not in the
…….. Storage section of a processor unit
a. Primary
b. Accumulator
c. Buffer
d. Secondary
3. The number of characters that can be stored in given physical space is
a. Word length
b. Byte
c. Data density
d. Field
4. The personal computer industry was started by
a. IBM
b. Apple
c. Compaq
d. HCL
5. Magnetic tape can serve as
a. Secondary storage media
b. Output media
c. Input media
d. All of the above
6. As compared to the secondary memory, the primary memory of a computer is
a. Large
b. Cheap
c. Fast
d. Slow
7. What is the responsibility of the logical unit in the CPU of a computer?
a. To produce result
b. To compare numbers
c. To control flow of information
d. To do math’s works
8. The secondary storage devices can only store data but they cannot perform
a. Arithmetic Operation
b. Logic operation
c. Fetch operations
d. Either of the above
9. An error in computer data is called
a. Chip
b. Bug
c. CPU
d. Storage device

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10. A computer consists of
a. A central processing unit
b. A memory
c. Input and output unit
d. All of the above
11. An application program that helps the user to change any number and immediately see the result
of that change is
a. Desktop publishing program
b. Database
c. Spreadsheet
d. All of above
12. The instructions for starting the computer are house on
a. Random access memory
b. CD-Rom
c. Read only memory chip
d. All of above
13. A factor which would strongly influence a business person to adopt a computer is its
a. Accuracy
b. Reliability
c. Speed
d. All of above
14. The magnetic storage chip used to provide non-volatile direct access storage of data and that
have no moving parts are known as
a. Magnetic core memory
b. Magnetic tape memory
c. Magnetic disk memory
d. Magnetic bubble memory
15. CAD stands for
a. Computer aided design
b. Computer algorithm for design
c. Computer application in design
d. All of the above
16. In which year was chip used inside the computer for the first time?
a. 1964
b. 1975
c. 1999
d. 1944
17. When were the first minicomputer built?
a. 1965
b. 1962
c. 1971
d. 1966
18. In which language is source program written?
a. English
b. Symbolic
c. High level
d. Temporary

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19. Which of the following terms is the most closely related to main memory?
a. Non volatile
b. Permanent
c. Control unit
d. Temporary
20. In Microsoft Excel, the cell address consists of ____ and _____
a. Column name and column letter
b. Column letter and row letter
c. Column letter and row number
d. Column name and row name
21. The default header for a worksheet is
a. Username
b. Date and Time
c. Sheet tab Name
d. None
22. Which of the following is not an option of the spelling dialog box?
a. Ignore
b. Ignore all
c. Edit
d. Change
23. Which of the following methods will not enter data in a cell?
a. Pressing the Esc key
b. Pressing an arrow key
c. Pressing the tab key
d. Clicking the enter button to the formula bar
24. What is the keyboard shortcut for creating a chart from the selected cell range?
a. F2
b. F4
c. F8
d. F11
25. You can automatically adjust the size of text in a cell if they do not fit in width by
a. Double clicking on the right border of column header
b. From Format choose Columns and then Autofit Selection
c. From Format Cells dialog box mark Shrink to fit check box
d. All of above
26. Formatting a cell in Currency, you can specify
a. Decimal Places
b. Currency Symbol
c. Both of above
d. None of above
27. Formatting a cell in Number format you can’t set
a. Decimal Places
b. Use 1000 separator
c. Negative numbers
d. Currency Symbol

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28. If you need a text to show vertically in a cell. How will you achieve this?
a. Choose Vertical on Text alignment in Format Cells dialog box
b. Choose 90 Degrees in Orientation of Format Cells dialog box
c. Choose Distributed from the Vertical drop down list of Format Cells dialog box
d. Choose Center Across Selection from Horizontal combo box in Format Cells dialog box
29. Merge cells option can be applied from
a. Format Cells dialog box Alignment Tab
b. Formatting toolbar
c. Both of above
d. None of above
30. Pre-made sheet formats like Simple, Classic, Accounting, Colorful etc. can be applied from
a. Format >> Cells
b. Format >> Autoformat
c. Table >> Autoformat
d. All of above
31. How can you remove borders applied in cells?
a. Choose None on Border tab of Format cells
b. Open the list on Border tool in Formatting toolbar then choose first tool (no border)
c. Both of above
d. None of above
32. Pressing F8 key for three times selects
a. A word
b. A sentence
c. A paragraph
d. Entire document
33. What happens if you press Ctrl + Shift + F8?
a. It activates extended selection
b. It activates the rectangular selection
c. It selects the paragraph on which the insertion line is.
d. None of above
34. What is the default number of lines to drop for drop cap?
a. 3
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
35. What is the shortcut key you can press to create a copyright symbol?
a. Alt+Ctrl+C
b. Alt + C
c. Ctrl + C
d. Ctrl + Shift + C
36. The keystrokes Ctrl + I is used to
a. Increase font size
b. Inserts a line break
c. Indicate the text should be bold
d. Applies italic format to selected text

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37. A character that is raised and smaller above the baseline is known as
a. Outlined
b. Raised
c. Superscript
d. Subscript
38. What is the purpose of inserting header and footer in document?
a. To enhance the overall appearance of the document
b. To mark the starting and ending of page
c. To make large document more readable
d. To allow page headers and footers appear on document when printed
39. Thesaurus tool in MS Word is used for
a. Spelling suggestions
b. Grammar options
c. Synonyms and Antonyms words
d. All of above
40. Why Drop Caps are used in document?
a. To drop all the capital letters
b. To automatically begin each paragraph with capital letter
c. To begin a paragraph with a large dropped initial capital letter
d. None of above
41. How do the main components of the computer communicate with each other?
a. System bus
b. Memory
c. Keyboard
d. Monitor
42. Which of the following devices can be sued to directly image printed text?
a. OCR
b. OMR
c. MICR
d. All of above
43. The output quality of a printer is measured by
a. Dot per inch
b. Dot per sq. inch
c. Dots printed per unit time
d. All of above
44. Who designed the first electronics computer – ENIAC?
a. Van-Neumann
b. Joseph M. Jacquard
c. J. Presper Eckert and John W Mauchly
d. All of above
45. You cannot close MS Word application by
a. Choosing File menu then Exit submenu
b. Press Alt+F4
c. Click X button on title bar
d. From File menu choose Close submenu

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46. The key F12 opens a
a. Save As dialog box
b. Open dialog box
c. Save dialog box
d. Close dialog box
47. What is the short cut key to open the Open dialog box?
a. F12
b. Shift F12
c. Alt + F12
d. Ctrl + F12
48. Personnel who design, program, operate and maintain computer equipment refers to
a. Console-operator
b. Programmer
c. Peopleware
d. System Analyst
49. Modern Computer are very reliable but they are not
a. Fast
b. Powerful
c. Infallible
d. Cheap
50. Borders can be applied to
a. Cells
b. Paragraph
c. Text
d. All of above

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MARKING SCHEME FOR ZONAL 2014 AS SAMPLE QUESTIONS IN PREPARATION OF WHIZKID

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1 D

2 A

3 C

4 A

5 D

6 C

7 B

8 D

9 B

10 D

11 C

12 C

13 D

14 D

15 A

16 B

17 A

18 A

19 D

20 C

21 D

22 D

23 A

24 D

25 C

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27 D

28 B

29 A

30 B

31 C

32 D

33 B

34 A

35 A

36 D

37 C

38 D

39 C

40 C

41 A

42 A

43 B

44 C

45 D

46 A

47 D

48 C

49 C

50 A