Practice Questions Moodle2
Practice Questions Moodle2
Lecture 1 Questions
Lecture 2 Questions
Question 1: What is the primary function of connectivity in terms of computing?
• A) A corporate intranet
• B) A home Wi-Fi network
• C) The Internet
• D) A school's computer lab network
• Correct Answer: C) The Internet
Question 3: What has cloud computing enabled users to access more of?
• A) Physical computers
• B) Internet resources
• C) Paper documents
• D) Local storage devices
• Correct Answer: B) Internet resources
Question 9: The part of a URL that specifies the location or address of a resource
is known as the:
• A) Protocol
• B) Domain name
• C) Browser
• D) Operating system
• Correct Answer: B) Domain name
Question 11: Which term describes the interconnected mesh of computers and
data lines known as the Internet?
• A) The Web
• B) The Cloud
• C) Network
• D) The Mesh
• Correct Answer: C) Network
Question 12: What year was the World Wide Web introduced?
• A) 1969
• B) 1985
• C) 1991
• D) 2000
• Correct Answer: C) 1991
Question 14: What is the primary protocol used for web traffic?
• A) FTP
• B) HTTP
• C) SMTP
• D) HTTPS
• Correct Answer: D) HTTPS
• A) Commercial entities.
• B) Educational institutions.
• C) Government entities.
• D) Network services.
• Correct Answer: C) Government entities.
• A) Client-based email can only send messages, while web-based can send and receive.
• B) Client-based email requires software installation on a computer.
• C) Web-based email cannot handle attachments.
• D) Client-based email is less secure than web-based email.
• Correct Answer: B) Client-based email requires software installation on a computer.
• A) Cyberbullying prevention.
• B) Email marketing regulations.
• C) Social media privacy.
• D) Online shopping security.
• Correct Answer: B) Email marketing regulations.
Question 20: What does GUI stand for, and what does it allow users to do?
• A) General User Interface; it allows users to input general commands in any application.
• B) Graphical User Interface; it allows users to interact with electronic devices through
graphical icons.
• C) Guided User Interaction; it guides users through complex software setups.
• D) Global Unification Interface; it standardizes software interfaces globally.
• Correct Answer: B) Graphical User Interface; it allows users to interact with electronic
devices through graphical icons.
Lecture 3 Questions
Question 1: What is the primary role of an operating system (OS)?
• A) Windows
• B) Android
• C) macOS
• D) Linux
• Correct Answer: C) macOS
• A) Rebooting
• B) Booting
• C) Initializing
• D) Waking up
• Correct Answer: B) Booting
• A) Proprietary software
• B) Open-source software
• C) Freeware
• D) Shareware
• Correct Answer: B) Open-source software
• A) Command-Line Interface
• B) Common Language Interface
• C) Computer-Linked Interface
• D) Command-Linked Interface
• Correct Answer: A) Command-Line Interface
• A) Windows 10
• B) macOS
• C) Linux
• D) iOS
• Correct Answer: C) Linux
Question 11: Which term describes the process of starting a computer that has
been turned off?
• A) Warm boot
• B) Cold boot
• C) Reboot
• D) Quick start
• Correct Answer: B) Cold boot
Question 12: What does "GUI" stand for in the context of operating systems?
• A) Multitasking
• B) Gesture Control
• C) Scalability and reliability
• D) Icons and pointers
• Correct Answer: C) Scalability and reliability
Question 14: What is the primary difference between desktop and mobile
operating systems?
Question 15: Which operating system is known for its open-source nature?
• A) Windows
• B) macOS
• C) Linux
• D) iOS
• Correct Answer: C) Linux
Question 16: What does the term "booting" refer to in the context of operating
systems?
• A) Deleting files from the hard drive
• B) Starting or restarting the computer
• C) Connecting to the internet
• D) Updating the OS
• Correct Answer: B) Starting or restarting the computer
• A) Menus
• B) Spell check
• C) Windows
• D) Icons
• Correct Answer: B) Spell check
Question 20: Which operating system feature allows for the execution of multiple
applications at the same time?
• A) Booting
• B) Multitasking
• C) Gesture Control
• D) File Management
• Correct Answer: B) Multitasking
Lecture 4 Questions
Question 1: What are web bugs used for?
• A) Web browsers
• B) Office software
• C) Anti-Spyware programs
• D) Operating Systems
• Correct Answer: C) Anti-Spyware programs
• A) Phishing emails
• B) Smishing
• C) Vishing
• D) Fishing
• Correct Answer: A) Phishing emails
Question 7: What action should you take if you receive a phishing email?
Question 8: Which attack intercepts and relays messages between two parties
without their knowledge?
• A) SQL Injection
• B) Man-in-the-middle Attack
• C) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• D) Buffer Overflow
• Correct Answer: B) Man-in-the-middle Attack
• A) Adware
• B) Rootkit
• C) Ransomware
• D) Firewall
• Correct Answer: B) Rootkit
Question 14: What action can help protect against the exploitation of unpatched
software vulnerabilities?
Question 16: Why are strong, unique passwords important for online security?
Question 17: What is the recommended response if you suspect a message is part
of a smishing attack?
• A) Reply to confirm your identity
• B) Click on links to check their validity
• C) Delete the message and report it if possible
• D) Share the message with friends for advice
• Correct Answer: C) Delete the message and report it if possible
Question 22: How can organizations best protect themselves against ransomware
attacks?
• A) SQL Injection
• B) Buffer Overflow
• C) Phishing
• D) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
• Correct Answer: C) Phishing
Question 25: Which type of attack involves exploiting a vulnerability before it's
known to the vendor?
• A) Denial of Service
• B) Man-in-the-middle
• C) Zero-day exploit
• D) Advanced Persistent Threat
• Correct Answer: C) Zero-day exploit
• A) Virus
• B) Worm
• C) Trojan Horse
• D) Ransomware
• Correct Answer: C) Trojan Horse
Question 28: Which method is NOT a way to perform and automate important
security tasks?
• A) Security Suites
• B) Password Managers
• C) Manual software updates
• D) Firewalls
• Correct Answer: C) Manual software updates
Question 30: True or False: Anti-Spyware programs are designed to detect web
bugs and monitoring software.
Lecture 5 Questions
Question 1: What is the primary use of Microsoft Word?
• A) Spreadsheet calculations
• B) Database management
• C) Word processing
• D) Presentation design
• Correct Answer: C) Word processing
Question 2: Where can you find the minimize, maximize/restore, and close
buttons in Microsoft Word?
• A) Status bar
• B) Ribbon
• C) Title bar
• D) Quick Access Toolbar
• Correct Answer: C) Title bar
Question 3: What does the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word contain by
default?
• A) Menu Bar
• B) Toolbars
• C) Ribbon
• D) Status Bar
• Correct Answer: C) Ribbon
Question 5: The 'File Tab' menu contains commands most commonly associated
with what?
• A) Text formatting
• B) The file
• C) Adding elements to the document
• D) Reviewing the document
• Correct Answer: B) The file
• A) Spreadsheets
• B) Presentations
• C) Databases
• D) Documents
• Correct Answer: D) Documents
Question 7: In Microsoft Word, what happens when you click the minimize
button?
Question 8: How can you restore a minimized document to its original shape and
size in Microsoft Word?
Question 9: What file extensions are typically associated with Microsoft Word
documents?
• A) .xls or .xlsx
• B) .ppt or .pptx
• C) .doc or .docx
• D) .mdb
• Correct Answer: C) .doc or .docx
Question 10: How can you customize the Ribbon in Microsoft Word?
Question 11: What is the purpose of the 'Print Layout' view in Microsoft Word?
• A) To format text
• B) To design web pages
• C) To visualize how a document will look when printed
• D) To simplify document sharing
• Correct Answer: C) To visualize how a document will look when printed
• A) Web Layout
• B) Draft
• C) Outline
• D) Read Mode
• Correct Answer: A) Web Layout
Question 13: How can you save a Microsoft Word document as a PDF?
Question 15: What function does the 'Page Break' feature serve in Print Layout
view?
Question 16: How can you open an existing document in Microsoft Word?
Question 17: In Microsoft Word, what does the 'Save As' function allow you to
do?
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Question 19: Which feature allows you to create a
duplicate of the selected text in Microsoft Word?
Question 20: What is the primary function of the 'Undo' command in Microsoft
Word's Quick Access Toolbar?
Question 21: How can you adjust the margins of a document in Microsoft Word?
Question 22: Which of the following is NOT a tab found in the Microsoft Word
Ribbon?
• A) File
• B) Edit
• C) Review
• D) References
• Correct Answer: B) Edit
Question 23: In Microsoft Word, how do you insert a hyperlink into your
document?
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Question 24: Which feature in Word allows you to see
how your document will look on the web?
Question 25: How can you remove the background of an image inserted into a
Word document?
Question 26: What is the shortcut key to save a document in Microsoft Word?
• A) Ctrl + S
• B) Ctrl + N
• C) Ctrl + C
• D) Ctrl + P
• Correct Answer: A) Ctrl + S
Question 27: Which function do you use to check the spelling and grammar in
your Word document?
Question 28: How can you increase the indent of a paragraph in Microsoft
Word?
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Question 29: Which tab in Microsoft Word would you
use to insert a table into your document?
• A) File
• B) Insert
• C) Layout
• D) References
• Correct Answer: B) Insert
Question 30: What is the purpose of the 'Track Changes' feature in Microsoft
Word?
Question 31: How do you change the line spacing in a Word document?
Question 32: Which feature in Word helps you insert a pre-designed cover page
quickly?
Question 33: How can you protect a document in Word from being edited?
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Question 34: What does the 'Format Painter' tool do in
Word?
Question 35: In Word, how can you add a caption to a figure or table?
Question 36: What is the shortcut for opening the 'Find' dialog box in Word?
• A) Ctrl + F
• B) Ctrl + H
• C) Ctrl + G
• D) Ctrl + B
• Correct Answer: A) Ctrl + F
Question 38: Which of the following options allows you to change the theme of
your document in Word?
Question 39: How can you view the word count of your document in Word?
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• B) Layout > Word Count
• C) References > Show Word Count
• D) Review > Proofing > Word Count
• Correct Answer: A) Review > Word Count
Question 40: What is the purpose of the 'Mail Merge' feature in Word?
Lecture 6 Questions
131. What tool is used to change the view magnification in Microsoft Word?
A. Ruler
B. Zoom Tool
C. Scroll Bar
D. View Toolbar
ANSWER: B
132. Where would you find the Undo command in Microsoft Word?
ANSWER: B
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A. Click on the Insert tab and choose Paragraph
ANSWER: D
A. Alt + Enter
B. Ctrl + Enter
C. Shift + Enter
D. Enter
ANSWER: B
C. The Go To command
ANSWER: B
136. If you want to replace a specific word in a document, you should use:
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ANSWER: C
137. Which icons would you use to indent text in Microsoft Word?
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
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B. Use the Bullets or Numbering feature in the Home tab
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: A
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144. Where is the 'Page Break' feature found in Microsoft Word?
ANSWER: A
145. What is the purpose of the 'Print Layout' view in Microsoft Word?
ANSWER: C
146. In which view can you see how your document will look as a webpage in Microsoft
Word?
B. Read Mode
D. Draft view
ANSWER: C
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B. Use the Spelling & Grammar tool in the Review tab
C. Press F7
ANSWER: B
A. Use the Increase Indent and Decrease Indent buttons in the Layout tab
ANSWER: A
149. What function does the 'Mail Merge' feature serve in Microsoft Word?
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
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Lecture 7
151. How do you add headers and footers to a document in Microsoft Word?
A. From the Insert menu select the Header and Footer command
B. From the View menu select the Header and Footer command
D. From the Design tab choose the Header and Footer option
ANSWER: B
152. Where in Microsoft Word would you insert fields like date, author, or page numbers
in headers and footers?
A. Format menu
B. View menu
C. Insert menu
D. Tools menu
ANSWER: C
153. What shortcut is used to activate the spell-check program in Microsoft Word?
A. Ctrl + F7
B. Alt + F7
C. F7
D. Shift + F7
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ANSWER: C
A. Layout menu
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: D
156. To create standard tables in Microsoft Word, what tool would you use?
ANSWER: B
157. How do you change cell attributes like color in a table in Microsoft Word?
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B. Click on the Format drop-down menu and select Borders
and Shading
ANSWER: B
158. Which feature allows you to automatically format a table in Microsoft Word?
C. Table Templates
D. Table AutoFormat
ANSWER: D
ANSWER: A
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ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: C
164. To insert and delete columns and rows in a table in Microsoft Word, you would:
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B. Go to the Layout tab under Table Tools
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
167. In Microsoft Word, how can you apply basic text formatting options in headers and
footers?
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ANSWER: A
ANSWER: C
169. What is the purpose of the 'Print Preview' mode in Microsoft Word?
A. To format text
ANSWER: B
170. What is the shortcut for inserting a page break into a Word document?
A. Alt + Enter
B. Ctrl + Enter
C. Shift + Enter
D. Enter
ANSWER: B
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Lecture 8
171. How do you switch between headers and footers in Microsoft PowerPoint?
ANSWER: C
172. How can you insert the date, author's name, or page numbers into headers and footers
in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: C
173. How do you apply basic text format options in headers and footers in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: B
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A. It starts the slideshow from the beginning
ANSWER: B
175. In PowerPoint, how can you make changes using the grammar tool?
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
A. Use the spell checker and check the document in Print Preview mode
C. Select a printer
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ANSWER: A
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
180. Which menu would you use to color a cell in a table in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: B
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B. Through the Table Tools Design tab
ANSWER: C
182. How do you use the automatic table formatting tool in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: B
183. What tool do you use to insert an image into a PowerPoint slide?
ANSWER: D
184. To move images or drawn objects within a PowerPoint document, you should:
ANSWER: C
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185. How do you resize a graphic in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: C
186. How can you insert and delete columns and rows in a PowerPoint table?
C. By selecting the table and using the Table Tools Layout tab
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: B
188. Which feature would you use to add a pre-designed shape and change its fill color in
PowerPoint?
A. Shape Styles
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B. Shape Format
C. AutoShapes
D. Drawing Tools
ANSWER: C
189. How can you view questions or a summary at the end of a PowerPoint presentation?
ANSWER: B
A. Ctrl + M
B. Ctrl + N
C. Ctrl + S
D. Ctrl + D
ANSWER: A
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Lecture 9
191. What view in PowerPoint allows you to see slides in a thumbnail format for easy
sorting and organizing?
A. Normal View
B. Outline View
C. Slide View
ANSWER: D
ANSWER: B
193. Which PowerPoint feature allows you to apply a pre-designed layout to a new slide?
A. Design Templates
B. Master Slides
C. Slide Layout
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ANSWER: D
ANSWER: A
ANSWER: A
196. How do you add an image from an image library to a PowerPoint slide?
ANSWER: D
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B. To create unique designs for each slide
C. To enhance animations
ANSWER: A
C. Drag and drop the slide while holding the Ctrl key
ANSWER: B
199. Which method can be used to move a slide to a different location within a
presentation?
C. Both A and B
ANSWER: C
A. Select the slide in Slide Sorter view and press the Delete key
D. Both A and B
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ANSWER: D
ANSWER: A
202. How can you move a line once it has been drawn on a slide?
C. Both A and B
ANSWER: A
ANSWER: D
A. Select the shape from the Shapes menu and draw it on the slide
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B. Use the AutoShapes tool to select and place the shape
ANSWER: A
D. Both A and C
ANSWER: D
206. What should you consider when selecting the output format for a slide presentation?
ANSWER: D
ANSWER: C
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208. How do you add notes for the presenter to a slide in PowerPoint?
C. Both A and B
ANSWER: A
209. Which view allows you to manage and hide slides within a presentation?
B. Normal view
ANSWER: A
210. How do you start a slide show from any slide in PowerPoint?
D. Both B and C
ANSWER: D
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Lecture 10
A. Select a template
B. Open PowerPoint
ANSWER: B
212. How do you access different views in PowerPoint, such as Normal or Slide Sorter?
ANSWER: B
213. Where do you find the command to create a new presentation in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: B
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A. To change the background of the slide
ANSWER: C
ANSWER: C
216. What is the function of the 'Insert Clip Art' icon in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: B
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ANSWER: B
D. Drag and drop the slide while holding the Shift key
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: D
A. Shapes tool
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B. Line tool in the Drawing toolbar
ANSWER: B
ANSWER: B
223. How do you modify the color and width of a line in PowerPoint?
D. Both A and C
ANSWER: D
A. Select the shape from the Shape Gallery in the Insert tab
ANSWER: A
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225. How can objects be rotated or flipped in PowerPoint?
D. Both A and B
ANSWER: D
226. Which feature allows for quick adjustments of slide orientation in PowerPoint?
ANSWER: D
ANSWER: B
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C. It displays thumbnail versions of each slide for easier
rearrangement
ANSWER: C
229. How do you start a slide show from a current slide in PowerPoint?
A. Press F5
D. Both B and C
ANSWER: D
230. In PowerPoint, how do you hide a slide from being shown in a slide show?
ANSWER: B
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Lecture 11
235. Which keyboard key is used to move to the next cell down in Excel?
A. Enter
B. Tab
C. Shift
D. Ctrl
ANSWER: A
241. Which operation would you use to adjust the width of a column in Excel?
A. Drag the right edge of the column header
B. Format > Column > Width
C. Both A and B
D. Tools > Adjust Width
ANSWER: C
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243. How can you add a currency format to a number in Excel?
A. Right-click the cell and select Format Cells, then Currency
B. Home tab > Number group > Currency format
C. Both A and B
D. Insert > Currency
ANSWER: C
246. What feature in Excel allows you to create a formula using the contents of other cells?
A. AutoSum
B. Formula Wizard
C. Cell referencing
D. Pointing
ANSWER: D
247. Which Excel function returns the largest number from a set of values?
A. MAX
B. HIGH
C. TOP
D. LARGE
ANSWER: A
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C. Both A and B
D. Home tab > Cells group > Format > Hide & Unhide > Hide Columns
ANSWER: D
• Answer: DTP software stands for Desktop Publishing software, which is used to create
and design digital documents for print and electronic media. This software enables the
integration of text and images, providing extensive layout and formatting capabilities.
• Answer: Two examples of DTP software are Adobe PageMaker and Microsoft Publisher.
• Answer: The role of DTP programs includes designing the layout of publications,
inserting and formatting graphics and text, and ultimately preparing documents for
printing and distribution.
Question 255: State the advantages of DTP software over Word processors.
• Answer: DTP software offers greater flexibility and control over layout and design than
typical word processors. It allows for more precise positioning of text and graphics,
supports advanced graphic effects, and is better suited for complex multi-page layouts
like newsletters, catalogs, and magazines.
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