Public Service Commission
Assistant Computer Operator 2071
Competitive Written Exam Held on 2071-03-17
FM: 50
Key: C
Objective Questions (50 x 1 = 50 marks)
Correct Answers are Marked as Bold
1. Which of the following function key
activates the Thesaurus?
a) F5 b)
F7
c) Shift+F7 d) F9
c) Shift+F7 d) F9
2. Mail Merge is used to
a) Combine two mails and create a word document
b) Combine static information in one document with variable information in another document
c) Combine mail in outlook express with word document
b) Combine static information in one document with variable information in another document
c) Combine mail in outlook express with word document
d) Combine static contents of two documents
3. Ctrl+ Shift + D is used for?
a) Double Underline b) Wave underline
c) Dotted Underline d) Dash Underline
a) Double Underline b) Wave underline
c) Dotted Underline d) Dash Underline
4. AutoCorrect was originally designed to
replace_______ words as you type.
a) Short, repetitive b) Grammatically incorrect
c) Misspelled d) None of the above
a) Short, repetitive b) Grammatically incorrect
c) Misspelled d) None of the above
5. A character that is raised and smaller
above the baseline is known as?
a) Outlined b) Raised
c) Superscript d) Subscript
a) Outlined b) Raised
c) Superscript d) Subscript
6. What is the smallest and largest font
size available in Font Size tool on formatting toolbar?
a) 8 and 72 b) 8 and 64
c) 12 and 72 d) none of above
a) 8 and 72 b) 8 and 64
c) 12 and 72 d) none of above
7. What is the shortcut key used for paste a
content in windows word
a) Ctrl + L b) Ctrl + P
c) Ctrl + V d) Ctrl + O
a) Ctrl + L b) Ctrl + P
c) Ctrl + V d) Ctrl + O
8. Which feature is commonly used for
creating newspaper like format?
a) Newspaper b) Row
c) Column d) Format as newspaper
a) Newspaper b) Row
c) Column d) Format as newspaper
9. Workbook is a collection of?
a) cells b) worksheet
c) Workspaces d) Projects
a) cells b) worksheet
c) Workspaces d) Projects
10. Short-cut key to bring format cells
dialog box is :
a) Ctrl + F b) Ctrl + E
c) Ctrl + 1 d) Ctrl + D
a) Ctrl + F b) Ctrl + E
c) Ctrl + 1 d) Ctrl + D
11. The cell reference $A$5 is a………..?
a) Relative cell reference b) Absolute cell reference
c) Mixed cell reference d) None of above
a) Relative cell reference b) Absolute cell reference
c) Mixed cell reference d) None of above
12. Function to get sum of the contents of
the cells A1, A2, B1, B2 is ……?
a) =SUM(A1+A2+B1+B2) b) =SUM(A1:B2)
c) =TOTAL(A1..B2) d) =SUM(A1,B2)
a) =SUM(A1+A2+B1+B2) b) =SUM(A1:B2)
c) =TOTAL(A1..B2) d) =SUM(A1,B2)
13. To edit the contents of cell ……?
a) Press F2 b) Double click on cell
c) Click on formula bar d) All the above
a) Press F2 b) Double click on cell
c) Click on formula bar d) All the above
14. Graphical representation of worksheet
data
a) Pivot Table b) Goal Seek
c) Graph d) Scenario
a) Pivot Table b) Goal Seek
c) Graph d) Scenario
15. Filter option is used to ……..?
a) Arrange data in alphabetical order b) Arrange data in numeric order
c) Arrange data chronological order d) Extract the records that meet given criteria
a) Arrange data in alphabetical order b) Arrange data in numeric order
c) Arrange data chronological order d) Extract the records that meet given criteria
16. The formula =IF(A1>B1, A1-B1, B1-A1)
gives
a) Larger one from cell A1 and B1 b) Positive difference of A1 and B1
c) Contents of A1 d) Contents of B1
a) Larger one from cell A1 and B1 b) Positive difference of A1 and B1
c) Contents of A1 d) Contents of B1
17. What is the short cut key to select
entire row in Excel sheet?
a) Ctrl+ Spacebar b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Shift+ Spacebar d) Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar
a) Ctrl+ Spacebar b) Alt + Spacebar
c) Shift+ Spacebar d) Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar
18. In Excel worksheet the Name Box:
a) Appears to the right of the menu bar b) Appears to the bottom of the menu bar
c)Appears to the left of the formula bar d) Appears with status bar
a) Appears to the right of the menu bar b) Appears to the bottom of the menu bar
c)Appears to the left of the formula bar d) Appears with status bar
19. Short-cut key Ctrl + Shift+; inserts …..
at the current cell.
a) Current Date b) Current Time
c) =TOTAL(A1..B2) d) =SUM(A1,B2)
a) Current Date b) Current Time
c) =TOTAL(A1..B2) d) =SUM(A1,B2)
20. A box that identifies the patterns or
colors that are assigned to the data series or categories in a chart
a) Data label b) Title
c) Data series d) Legend
a) Data label b) Title
c) Data series d) Legend
21. What are the different views to display a
table :
a) Datasheet View b) Design View
c) Pivot Table & Pivot Chart View d) All of above
a) Datasheet View b) Design View
c) Pivot Table & Pivot Chart View d) All of above
22. Which of the field has width 8 bytes?
a) Memo b) Number
c)Date and time d) Hyperlink
a) Memo b) Number
c)Date and time d) Hyperlink
23. Two tables can be linked with
relationship so that the data integrity can be enforced. Where can you find
Relationship command?
a) File Menu b) View Menu
c) Database Menu d) Tools Menu
a) File Menu b) View Menu
c) Database Menu d) Tools Menu
24. Which Key combination is used to save
slides?
a) Ctrl + R b) Ctrl + X
c) Ctrl + S d) Ctrl + W
a) Ctrl + R b) Ctrl + X
c) Ctrl + S d) Ctrl + W
25. A file which contains readymade styles
that can be used for a presentation is called
a) Auto Style b) Template
c) Wizard d) Pre formatting
a) Auto Style b) Template
c) Wizard d) Pre formatting
26. Which of the following devices can be used
to directly image printed text?
a) OCR b) OMR
c) MICR d) All of above
a) OCR b) OMR
c) MICR d) All of above
27. The ALU of a computer responds to the
commands coming from ……….
a) Primary Memory b) Control section
c) External Memory d) Cache Memory
a) Primary Memory b) Control section
c) External Memory d) Cache Memory
28. Memory address are represented by:
a) Character code b) Binary Codes
c) Binary word d) Parity bit
a) Character code b) Binary Codes
c) Binary word d) Parity bit
29. Programs designed to perform specific task
is known as
a) System software b) Application Software
c) Utility programs d) Operating system
a) System software b) Application Software
c) Utility programs d) Operating system
30. Time during which a job is processed by
the computer is.
a) Delay Times b) Real Time
c) Execution time d) Down Time
a) Delay Times b) Real Time
c) Execution time d) Down Time
31. The term gigabyte refers to
a) 1024 bytes b) 1024 kilobytes
c) 1024 megabytes d) 1024 gigabyte
a) 1024 bytes b) 1024 kilobytes
c) 1024 megabytes d) 1024 gigabyte
32. To produce high quality graphic
(hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
a) RGB monitor b) Plotter
c) Ink-jet printer d) Laser printer
a) RGB monitor b) Plotter
c) Ink-jet printer d) Laser printer
33. In the IBM PC-AT, what do the words AT
stand for
a) Additional Terminals b) Advance technology
c) Applied technology d) Advanced terminology
a) Additional Terminals b) Advance technology
c) Applied technology d) Advanced terminology
34. An error in computer data is called
a) Chip b) Bug
c)CPU d) Storage device
a) Chip b) Bug
c)CPU d) Storage device
35. IBM 1401 is
a) First Generation Computer b) Second Generation Computer
c) Third Generation Computer d) Fourth Generation Computer
a) First Generation Computer b) Second Generation Computer
c) Third Generation Computer d) Fourth Generation Computer
36. UNIVAC is
a) Universal Automatic Computer b) Universal Array Computer
c) Unique Automatic Computer d) Unvalued Automatic Computer
a) Universal Automatic Computer b) Universal Array Computer
c) Unique Automatic Computer d) Unvalued Automatic Computer
37. EBCDIC stands for
a) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
b) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
c) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
d) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
a) Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code
b) Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code
c) Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code
d) Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code
38. Which of the following is first
generation of computer?
a) EDSAC b) IBM-1401
c) CDC-1604 d) ICL-2900
a) EDSAC b) IBM-1401
c) CDC-1604 d) ICL-2900
39. Which of the following memories has the
shortest access times?
a) Cache Memory b) Magnetic Bubble Memory
c) Magnetic Core Memory d) RAM
a) Cache Memory b) Magnetic Bubble Memory
c) Magnetic Core Memory d) RAM
40. In windows, to check disk for error and
to repair, one can use
a) Disk Defragmenter b) Format
c) Scandisk d) Antivirus
a) Disk Defragmenter b) Format
c) Scandisk d) Antivirus
41. The procedure to close the computer is
called
a) Close b) Exit
c) Go d) Shutdown
a) Close b) Exit
c) Go d) Shutdown
42. In MS Window to cycle through programs
currently running, one can use
a) Shift + Tab b) Ctrl + Tab
c) Alt + Tab d) Tab
a) Shift + Tab b) Ctrl + Tab
c) Alt + Tab d) Tab
43. To set local time and day-light saving in
MS Window one has to open_____ in control panel
a) Fonts b) Add Remove Program
c) Display d) Regional Setting
a) Fonts b) Add Remove Program
c) Display d) Regional Setting
44. Operating system is also known as:
a) Database b) System software
c) Hardware d) Printer
a) Database b) System software
c) Hardware d) Printer
45. In MS-Word, format painter is used to:
a) Paint the background of text b) Paint the fore-ground of text
c) To copy the formatting and content
d) To copy the formatting of one segment to other segment
a) Paint the background of text b) Paint the fore-ground of text
c) To copy the formatting and content
d) To copy the formatting of one segment to other segment
46. Which of the following is not a menu
a) Window b) Help
c) Tools bar d) Insert
a) Window b) Help
c) Tools bar d) Insert
47. Which key should be pressed to start a
new paragraph in MS Word?
a) Down cursor Key b) Enter key
c) Shift + Enter d) Ctrl + Enter
a) Down cursor Key b) Enter key
c) Shift + Enter d) Ctrl + Enter
48. Which of the following bar is not available
in MS-Word
a) Toolbar b) Formula Bar
c) Status Bar d) Menu Bar
a) Toolbar b) Formula Bar
c) Status Bar d) Menu Bar
49. Pressing F8 key for three times selects
a) A word b) A sentence
c) A paragraph d) Entire document
a) A word b) A sentence
c) A paragraph d) Entire document
50. 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
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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