Assessment Test-1 Computer/IT (MCQs)

In which year, was the 1st widely-available Web browser ‘Mosaic’ released?

• (A) 1993
• (B) 1995
• (C) 1996
• (D) 1998

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Modern computers compared to earlier computers are:

• (A) Faster & Larger
• (B) Smaller & Faster
• (C) Larger & Stronger
• (D) Slower & Reliable

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The shortcut key to close a selected window is:

• (A) Alt + F4
• (B) Ctrl + F4
• (C) Alt + F5
• (D) Alt + F3

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In Microsoft Excel, the file you create and edit is called:

• (A) A form
• (B) A ledger
• (C) A table
• (D) A workbook

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For printing of large drawings and images we use:

• (A) Line printer
• (B) Plotter
• (C) Laser printer
• (D) Dot matrix printer

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‘Software’ in computer:

• (A) Enhances the capabilities of the hardware machine
• (B) Increase the speed of CPU
• (C) Both (A & B) are correct
• (D) Saves from viruses

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In MS-Excel, which function automatically total a column or row of values?

• (A) ADD
• (B) AVG
• (C) SUM
• (D) TOTAL

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A common name for software errors is:

• (A) Bugs
• (B) Trojans
• (C) Logic bombs
• (D) Viruses

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Which of the following is not a major reason for an e-mail bounce?

• (A) Bad user account name
• (B) Bad domain name
• (C) Stale file handle
• (D) Domain server is down

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‘Trackball’ is a/an _____.

• (A) Software device
• (B) Output device
• (C) Input device
• (D) Basic language

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