Here’s a comprehensive set of **40 objective questions** with four options each, covering **Word
Processing, Spreadsheets (Excel), Database (MS Access), and related concepts**:
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### **Section 1: Word Processing & Word Processors**
1. **What is a word processor?**
a) A device for printing documents
b) Software for creating and editing text documents
c) A tool for mathematical calculations
d) A database management system
2. **Which of the following is NOT a word processor?**
a) Microsoft Word
b) Google Docs
c) Microsoft Excel
d) LibreOffice Writer
3. **Which feature allows text to automatically move to the next line?**
a) Copy-Paste
b) Word Wrap
c) Font Style
d) Page Break
4. **What is the purpose of a "Spell Checker" in a word processor?**
a) To count words
b) To correct grammatical errors
c) To change font size
d) To insert images
5. **Which keyboard shortcut is used to save a document?**
a) Ctrl + C
b) Ctrl + S
c) Ctrl + V
d) Ctrl + P
6. **What does the "Undo" command do?**
a) Deletes a file
b) Reverses the last action
c) Prints a document
d) Changes font color
7. **Which feature allows formatting text in columns like a newspaper?**
a) Bullet Points
b) Page Margins
c) Columns
d) Headers & Footers
8. **What is the purpose of a "Template" in word processing?**
a) To create a blank document
b) To provide a pre-designed layout
c) To delete files
d) To scan documents
9. **Which of these is a text alignment option?**
a) Bold, Italic, Underline
b) Left, Center, Right, Justify
c) Font Size, Font Color
d) Copy, Cut, Paste
10. **What does "Ctrl + B" do in a word processor?**
a) Bold text
b) Italicize text
c) Underline text
d) Save document
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### **Section 2: Spreadsheets (MS Excel) – Basics, Features, Formulas & Functions**
11. **What is a spreadsheet?**
a) A word processing tool
b) A software for numerical data organization and calculations
c) A presentation software
d) A database management system
12. **Which of these is an example of a spreadsheet software?**
a) Microsoft Word
b) Microsoft Excel
c) Microsoft Access
d) Microsoft PowerPoint
13. **What is a "cell" in Excel?**
a) A single data point in a spreadsheet (e.g., A1)
b) A group of sheets
c) A type of chart
d) A formula
14. **Which symbol starts a formula in Excel?**
a) #
b) =
c) @
d) $
15. **What is the function of "SUM" in Excel?**
a) Multiplies numbers
b) Adds numbers
c) Finds the average
d) Counts cells
16. **Which function calculates the average of numbers?**
a) MAX()
b) MIN()
c) AVERAGE()
d) COUNT()
17. **What does "=A1+B1" do in Excel?**
a) Subtracts B1 from A1
b) Adds A1 and B1
c) Multiplies A1 and B1
d) Divides A1 by B1
18. **Which feature displays data visually in Excel?**
a) PivotTable
b) Chart/Graph
c) Conditional Formatting
d) Data Validation
19. **How do you launch MS Excel?**
a) Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete
b) Search for "Excel" in the Start Menu
c) Open MS Word first
d) Use Command Prompt
20. **Which shortcut closes Excel?**
a) Ctrl + W
b) Alt + F4
c) Ctrl + S
d) Shift + Delete
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### **Section 3: Database & MS Access – Basics, Features, and Examples**
21. **What is a database?**
a) A collection of unrelated files
b) An organized collection of data
c) A spreadsheet
d) A word processing document
22. **Which of these is a Database Management System (DBMS)?**
a) Microsoft Excel
b) Microsoft Access
c) Microsoft PowerPoint
d) Microsoft Word
23. **What is a "table" in a database?**
a) A furniture item
b) A structured set of data organized in rows and columns
c) A type of chart
d) A mathematical function
24. **Which term refers to a single entry in a database table?**
a) Field
b) Record
c) Query
d) Report
25. **What is a "query" in a database?**
a) A request to retrieve or modify data
b) A printed document
c) A type of formula
d) A formatting tool
26. **Which of these is an example of a database application?**
a) MS Paint
b) MS Access
c) MS Word
d) MS PowerPoint
27. **What is a "primary key" in a database?**
a) A password
b) A unique identifier for each record
c) A type of chart
d) A formatting style
28. **Which feature in MS Access allows creating user-friendly data entry forms?**
a) Tables
b) Queries
c) Forms
d) Reports
29. **What is the purpose of a "report" in a database?**
a) To enter data
b) To display summarized data in a printable format
c) To create tables
d) To write formulas
30. **Which database object is used to extract specific data?**
a) Table
b) Query
c) Form
d) Macro
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### **Section 4: Advanced Excel & Database Concepts**
31. **Which Excel function checks if a condition is met?**
a) SUMIF()
b) IF()
c) VLOOKUP()
d) COUNT()
32. **What does "VLOOKUP" do in Excel?**
a) Adds numbers vertically
b) Searches for a value in a table and returns a corresponding value
c) Creates charts
d) Formats cells
33. **Which Excel feature prevents invalid data entry?**
a) Data Validation
b) Conditional Formatting
c) PivotTable
d) Freeze Panes
34. **What is a "PivotTable" used for?**
a) Writing formulas
b) Summarizing and analyzing large datasets
c) Drawing graphs
d) Typing text
35. **Which database term refers to a category of information (e.g., "Name" or "Age")?**
a) Record
b) Field
c) Query
d) Report
36. **What is "SQL" in databases?**
a) A programming language for managing databases
b) A spreadsheet function
c) A word processing tool
d) A type of computer hardware
37. **Which key combination saves a workbook in Excel?**
a) Ctrl + C
b) Ctrl + V
c) Ctrl + S
d) Ctrl + P
38. **What does "DBMS" stand for?**
a) Data Business Management System
b) Database Management System
c) Digital Binary Management System
d) Document Backup Management System
39. **Which of these is NOT a data type in MS Access?**
a) Text
b) Number
c) Picture
d) Formula
40. **What is the purpose of "AutoFill" in Excel?**
a) To delete data
b) To automatically fill cells with a series (e.g., numbers, dates)
c) To create charts
d) To lock cells
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This set covers **Word Processing, Spreadsheets (Excel), Databases (MS Access), and related
functions**. Let me know if you need modifications or additional questions! 🚀
