INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Objective Questions

1. Which shortcut key is used to open the Find and Replace dialog box in MS Word?
a) Ctrl + F
b) Ctrl + H
c) Ctrl + G
d) Ctrl + R
Answer: b) Ctrl + H

2. In the Find and Replace feature, what does the "Match case" option do?
a) Finds only uppercase letters
b) Matches the exact case of the search text
c) Converts all text to lowercase
d) Ignores the case of the search text
Answer: b) Matches the exact case of the search text

3. What is the purpose of the "Replace All" option in the Replace tab?
a) Replaces all instances of the search term with the replacement text
b) Highlights all occurrences of the search term
c) Deletes all search terms in the document
d) Finds the first instance of the search term
Answer: a) Replaces all instances of the search term with the replacement text

4. Which of the following components is NOT part of the Mail Merge process?
a) Main Document
b) Data Source
c) Merged Document
d) Document Encryption
Answer: d) Document Encryption
5. What type of document is commonly used as the main document in a Mail Merge?
a) Spreadsheet
b) Letter
c) Presentation
d) PDF
Answer: b) Letter

6. In Mail Merge, the placeholders inserted into the document are called:
a) Fields
b) Markers
c) Templates
d) Filters
Answer: a) Fields

7. What is the primary purpose of a Macro in MS Word?

a) To insert graphics
b) To automate repetitive tasks
c) To format text
d) To create hyperlinks
Answer: b) To automate repetitive tasks
8. Which file extension is used to save a Word document with macros enabled?
a) .docx
b) .dotx
c) .docm
d) .dotm
Answer: c) .docm

9. How can you record a new Macro in MS Word?

a) Insert > Macro > Record Macro
b) View > Macros > Record Macro
c) Home > Macros > Record Macro
d) Design > Macros > Record Macro
Answer: b) View > Macros > Record Macro

10. Which tab is used to create a table in MS Word?

a) Insert
b) Layout
c) Home
d) References
Answer: a) Insert

11. What is the purpose of the "Split Cells" feature in a table?

a) Merges multiple cells into one
b) Divides a cell into multiple rows or columns
c) Deletes a cell from the table
d) Formats the table borders
Answer: b) Divides a cell into multiple rows or columns

12. Which option is used to quickly adjust the column widths in a table to fit the text?
a) Autofit to Window
b) Autofit to Content
c) Distribute Columns Evenly
d) Align Center
Answer: b) Autofit to Content

13. What is the function of the Format Painter tool?

a) Copies formatting from one section and applies it to another
b) Copies content from one section to another
c) Creates a new style for formatting
d) Highlights grammatical errors
Answer: a) Copies formatting from one section and applies it to another

14. How can you apply the same formatting to multiple non-adjacent sections using Format
Painter?
a) Double-click the Format Painter icon
b) Press Ctrl while using Format Painter
c) Use the right-click menu
d) Hold the Shift key
Answer: a) Double-click the Format Painter icon
15. Which feature is used to track changes made to a document?
a) Comments
b) Track Changes
c) Compare Documents
d) Spelling and Grammar
Answer: b) Track Changes
16. What does the "Clear Formatting" option do?
a) Removes all formatting from selected text
b) Deletes the selected text
c) Copies the formatting of selected text
d) Applies default formatting to the document
Answer: a) Removes all formatting from selected text

17. In which group can you find the "Bold," "Italic," and "Underline" options?
a) Insert
b) Font
c) Paragraph
d) Styles
Answer: b) Font

18. Which shortcut key is used to undo an action in MS Word?

a) Ctrl + F
b) Ctrl + H
c) Ctrl + Z
d) Ctrl + R
Answer: b) Ctrl + Z

19. What is the purpose of the "Save As" option in MS Word?

a) To save a new document
b) To save an existing document with a different name or location
c) To save a document in a different file format
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

20. Which shortcut key is used to redo an action in MS Word?

a) Ctrl + F
b) Ctrl + Y
c) Ctrl + Z
d) Ctrl + R
Answer: b) Ctrl + Y

21. What is a cell in Excel?

a) A single worksheet
b) The intersection of a row and a column
c) A formula bar
d) A group of worksheets
Answer: b) The intersection of a row and a column

22. What is the correct format of a cell address?

a) Row number followed by column letter
 b) Column letter followed by row number
c) Cell name only
d) Worksheet name followed by row and column
Answer: b) Column letter followed by row number

23. What does the cell address "B5" represent?

a) Column B and Row 5
b) Row B and Column 5
c) Cell B in the fifth worksheet
d) None of the above
Answer: a) Column B and Row 5

24. Which of the following is an example of absolute cell referencing?

a) A1
b) $A$1
c) A$1
d) $A1
Answer: b) $A$1

25. What is relative referencing in Excel?

a) A fixed reference to a specific cell
b) Adjusting the reference when a formula is copied
c) Referencing multiple worksheets
d) Referencing external workbooks
Answer: b) Adjusting the reference when a formula is copied

26. Which type of referencing uses a combination of absolute and relative references?
a) Mixed referencing
b) Partial referencing
c) Dynamic referencing
d) Hybrid referencing
Answer: a) Mixed referencing

27. What is a Macro in Excel?

a) A pre-defined chart type
b) A recorded sequence of commands and actions
c) A built-in function
d) A type of data validation
Answer: b) A recorded sequence of commands and actions

28. How can you enable macros in an Excel workbook?

a) By clicking File > Enable Macros
b) By saving the file with the .xlsm extension
c) By enabling macros in Excel options
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c

29. Which tab contains the option to record a macro?

a) File
b) Home
c) Developer
 d) View
Answer: c) Developer

30. What does Goal Seek do in Excel?

a) Solves equations based on a target value
b) Automatically creates charts
c) Generates pivot tables
d) Validates data entries
Answer: a) Solves equations based on a target value

31. What is required for Goal Seek to work?

a) A formula with a dependent value
b) A chart
c) A data table
d) Conditional formatting
Answer: a) A formula with a dependent value

32. Goal Seek can adjust which type of cell to achieve the desired result?
a) Input cell
b) Formula cell
c) Chart cell
d) Validation cell
Answer: a) Input cell

33. What is the purpose of Conditional Formatting?

a) To apply styles to cells based on specific conditions
b) To validate data entries
c) To filter data
d) To create pivot tables
Answer: a) To apply styles to cells based on specific conditions

34. Which of these is NOT an option in Conditional Formatting?

a) Highlight Cell Rules
b) Data Bars
c) Autofill
d) Icon Sets
Answer: c) Autofill

35. What does the "Sort" feature in Excel do?

a) Filters data based on criteria
b) Arranges data in a specific order
c) Formats data
d) Highlights duplicate entries
Answer: b) Arranges data in a specific order

36. Which shortcut key opens the Filter menu?

a) Alt + S
b) Ctrl + F
c) Alt + D + F + F
d) Ctrl + Shift + L
Answer: d) Ctrl + Shift + L
37. What is the primary use of Data Validation?
a) To ensure data meets certain criteria
b) To remove duplicates
c) To apply conditional formatting
d) To create pivot tables
Answer: a) To ensure data meets certain criteria

38. Which option in Data Validation restricts input to a specific list of values?
a) List
b) Custom
c) Whole Number
d) Text Length
Answer: a) List

39. What does the SUM function do in Excel?

a) Counts the number of cells
b) Adds a range of numbers
c) Finds the largest number
d) Returns the average
Answer: b) Adds a range of numbers

40. Which symbol is used to start a formula in Excel?

a) +
b) =
c) -
d) #
Answer: b) =

41. Which tab is used to insert a chart in Excel?

a) Home
b) Insert
c) Page Layout
d) Formulas
Answer: b) Insert
42. What type of chart is best for showing trends over time?
a) Pie Chart
b) Line Chart
c) Column Chart
d) Scatter Chart
Answer: b) Line Chart

43. Which feature allows you to change the chart type in Excel?
a) Chart Tools
b) Design Tab
c) Format Tab
d) Both b and c
Answer: d) Both b and c

44. What is WordArt in PowerPoint?

a) A feature to draw shapes
 b) A feature to add decorative text
c) A feature to insert images
d) A feature to create charts
Answer: b) A feature to add decorative text

45. Which tab contains the WordArt feature in PowerPoint?

a) Insert
b) Design
c) Format
d) Home
Answer: a) Insert

46. How can you apply a shadow effect to WordArt text?

a) Use the Text Options in the Format tab
b) Insert a new WordArt style
c) Adjust the Slide Master settings
d) Use the Animations tab
Answer: a) Use the Text Options in the Format tab

47. What is the purpose of animations in PowerPoint?

a) To adjust slide layout
b) To add movement to objects on slides
c) To format text
d) To save presentations
Answer: b) To add movement to objects on slides

48. Which of the following is NOT an animation category in PowerPoint?

a) Entrance
b) Exit
c) Transition
d) Emphasis
Answer: c) Transition

49. How can you preview an animation in PowerPoint?

a) Use the Slide Sorter
b) Click on the Preview button in the Animations tab
c) Open the Format tab
d) Right-click the object
Answer: b) Click on the Preview button in the Animations tab

50. What is the purpose of adding sound effects to a PowerPoint presentation?

a) To enhance visual appeal
b) To make the presentation more engaging
c) To replace animations
d) To create handouts
Answer: b) To make the presentation more engaging

51. Which of the following formats can be used for inserting recorded sound in PowerPoint?
a) .mp3
b) .wav
c) .wma
 d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above

52. How can you insert a built-in sound effect in PowerPoint?

a) Insert > Picture > Built-in Sound
b) Insert > Media > Audio > Audio from File
c) Animations > Sound Effects
d) Slide Master > Sound Effects
Answer: b) Insert > Media > Audio > Audio from File

53. What is MS Paint primarily used for?

a) Creating and editing text documents
b) Creating and editing images
c) Designing presentations
d) Managing spreadsheets
Answer: b) Creating and editing images

54. Which tool in MS Paint is used to fill an area with a specific color?
a) Pencil Tool
b) Fill Tool
c) Eraser Tool
d) Select Tool
Answer: b) Fill Tool

55. How can you undo an action in MS Paint?

a) Press Ctrl + Z
b) Press Ctrl + Y
c) Press Alt + Z
d) Press Shift + Z
Answer: a) Press Ctrl + Z

56. Which shortcut key is used to start a slide show from the beginning in PowerPoint?
a) F5
b) Ctrl + H
c) Ctrl + G
d) Ctrl + R
Answer: b) F5

57. Which tab in PowerPoint contains options for inserting pictures, shapes, and charts?
a) Home
b) Insert
c) Design
d) Transition
Answer: b) Insert

58. What is the extension for a PowerPoint presentation file?

a) .docx
b) .xlsx
c) .pptx
d) .pdf
Answer: c) .pptx
 59. What is the primary function of Microsoft PowerPoint?
a) Creating and editing documents
b) Designing and delivering presentations
c) Managing spreadsheets and data
d) Developing and debugging software
Answer: b)

60. Which shortcut key is used to start a slide show from the beginning in PowerPoint?
a) F5
b) Ctrl + H
c) Ctrl + G
d) Ctrl + R
Answer: b) F5

Subjective Questions
1. What is a Computer Hardware?
2. What is a Computer Software?
3. Difference between Hardware and Software.
4. What is Computer memory? What are its types?
5. What are the parts of computer?
6. What are input and output devices?
7. What are the categories of computer?
8. Write a short note on microcomputer and minicomputer.
9. Write a short note on mainframe and supercomputer.
10. What is WWW? Also explain web browsing.
11. What are protocols? Explain any 2 protocols.
12. Write short note on TCP and FTP.
13. Write short note on SMTP and FTP.
14. What is web browser? Also explain HTTP protocol.
15. What is a compression software? Explain any two compression software.
16. What is zipping and Unzipping files?
17. Write short note on WinZip and WinRAR.
18. Write short note on WinRAR and 7-zip.
19. Write short note on Ethernet.
20. Explain the types of software.
21. What are the computer networks. Explain them.
22. Write short note on LAN and MAN.
23. Write short note on MAN and WAN.
24. Difference between LAN, MAN and WAN.
25. Write short note on bridges and repeaters.
26. Write short note on bridges and routers.
27. Explain Bus topology. Write the advantages and disadvantages of bus topology.
28. Explain Star topology. Write the advantages and disadvantages of star topology.
29. Explain Ring topology. Write the advantages and disadvantages of topology.
30. What are the functions and features of MS Word?
31. Write about some editing and formatting features of MS Word.
32. Define Mail Merge. What are the steps of performing mail merge.
33. Define macros. Write the steps to record macros using a button.
34. Write the steps to record macros using a button and a keyboard.
35. What is MS Excel. Why is it used?
36. What is cell referencing? What are the types of Cell referencing?
37. What is data validation? Explain it with an example.
38. Define Conditional formatting. Write the steps and explain it with an example.
39. Explain What if Analysis using Goal seek with proper steps and example.
40. Explain Sorting and Filtering in MS Excel.
41. Define Cell and Cell Referencing.
42. What is Microsoft PowerPoint, and what is its primary use?
43. What are Animations in PowerPoint. How to insert animations in slides?
44. What is G suite? Write about Google docs, Google slides and Google sheets.
45. Write short note on Google docs.
46. Write short note on Google slides.
47. Write short note on Google sheets.