cscpl

CSS-001 Computer Proficiency License

Prepared By: Zulfqar Ahmad Gill E:Mail : [email protected]

Lesson Keyboard

Question No.1

Example of a toggle key is:

A). ENTER Key

B). SPACE BAR

C). NUM LOCK Key

D). SHIFT Key

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think of a key that changes or toggles the way certain keys behave, every time it is pressed.

Explanation: NUM LOCK key is a toggle key because when it is pressed once, consequently NUM LOCK key light is turned on, then keys on numeric key pad act as numbers and a dot. When this key is pressed again, the corresponding NUM LOCK key light is switched off.




Lesson Keyboard

Question No.2

The Key used to capture the screen image is:

A). F5 Key

B). SHIFT key + ENTER Key

C). CTRL Key + P Key

D). Print Screen Key

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the key that captures the contents of the screen so that it may later be printed.

Explanation: Print screen key is the key which is used to save all the contents of the screen in a temporary area.




Lesson Keyboard

Question No.3

Which of the following is a non-typing key?

A). SPACE BAR

B). ENTER key

C). DELETE key

D). ALT key

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Remember, pressing a non-typing key alone does not cause any change.

Explanation: The ALT Key is a non-typing key because pressing this key alone does not generate any character or effect on the screen.




Lesson Keyboard

Question No.4

The first step to insert (or overwrite) a character within a word is to press:

A). DELETE key

B). INSERT key

C). PAGE UP key

D). WINDOWS key

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think of the toggle key which may also be found at the bottom of the numeric key pad.

Explanation: This key acts as a toggle key. If it is in the insert state, then any character pressed while the cursor is placed within a word gets inserted. If the key is pressed and it is in the overwrite state, then any character pressed while the cursor is placed w




Lesson Keyboard

Question No.5

Key used to go to the next page is:

A). HOME key

B). PAGE UP key

C). PAGE DOWN key

D). TAB key

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think how one would go to the next page if all pages are arranged in the ascending order.

Explanation: PAGE DOWN key is used to go to the next page. As pages are assumed to be arranged in an ascending order, the next page is accessed by pressing PAGE DOWN key and the previous page is accessed by pressing the PAGE UP key.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.6

The key labeled with an arrow (




Lesson Pointing

Question No.7

The difference between SHIFT key and TAB key is:

A). SHIFT key is an arrow key and TAB key is a non-typing key

B). TAB key is an arrow key and SHIFT key is a non-typing key

C). TAB key is a typing key and SHIFT key is a non-typing key

D). Non of the above

Correct Answer: C

Hint: When the SHIFT key is pressed alone, nothing happens.

Explanation: Third option is correct because TAB key is a typing key. By pressing a TAB key, certain number of spaces is typed, whereas by pressing the SHIFT key alone, nothing happens. Hence it is a non-typing key.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.8

Which one of the following key is used to generate a space between two characters?

A). NUM LOCK key

B). ENTER key

C). SPACE BAR

D). SHIFT key

Correct Answer: C

Hint: It is similar to TAB key.

Explanation: SPACE BAR is the key to generate space between two characters because when we press space bar, while cursor is placed between two characters, it leaves the spaces between characters.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.9

In order to type *, which combination of keys is to be pressed?

A). Ctrl + 8

B). Shift + 8

C). Alt + 8

D). Tab + 8

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think which of the following key we use to type for capital letters:

Explanation: Shift + 8 are the correct answer because the upper case letters are typed with the combination of Shift.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.10

What sort of device is used to give computer some data?

A). Input device

B). Output device

C). Storage device

D). None of the above

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the key we use to type capital letters.

Explanation: Input device is the correct answer because from input devices we give data to the computer e.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.11

A mouse is a (n):

A). Input device

B). Output device

C). Storage device

D). Input/output device

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the device through which we give data to the computer.

Explanation: Mouse is an input device because we give data to the computer through it.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.12

The pressing of a mouse button is called:

A). Keystroke

B). Clicking

C). Pointing

D). Pressing

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think about the sound generated in a camera when a picture is taken.

Explanation: The pressing of a mouse button is called clicking because when it is pressed, the sound of clicking is generated.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.13

Moving an object from one part of the screen to another is called:

A). Typing

B). Pointing

C). Double-Clicking

D). Dragging

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the word used when a heavy object is moved without lifting from one place to the other.

Explanation: Dragging is the correct answer to move an image or a data from one place on the screen to another and to pull it to its new location is called dragging.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.14

When we press the mouse button twice in a second, it is called:

A). Clicking

B). Double-Click

C). Dragging

D). Moving

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think of a word that is similar to twice.

Explanation: It is called Double-Clicking because when we press the mouse button twice in a second, it clicks twice.




Lesson Pointing

Question No.15

Which of the following is not a pointing device?

A). Keyboard

B). Mouse

C). Track Ball

D). Track pad

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the device that does not require pointers to reach a certain location on the screen.

Explanation: Keyboard is not a pointing device as it uses key strokes to reach different parts of the screen. It cannot move mouse pointer.




Lesson Other

Question No.16

Which of the following is a pointing device?

A). Mouse

B). Track Ball

C). Track Pad

D). All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think about the devices that require pointers to reach a certain location on the screen.

Explanation: Mouse, Track Ball and Track pad all are pointing devices as we can move the cursor on the screen using any one of the devices.




Lesson Other

Question No.17

When backspace key is pressed once:

A). A character previous to the cursor is deleted

B). A character next to the cursor is deleted

C). Always the first character of the line is deleted

D). Always the last character of the line is deleted

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Back means in the reverse order. Hence think about the functionality of a key which actually takes the cursor in the reverse direction.

Explanation: First option is correct because when you press backspace key once, only one character preceding the cursor is deleted.




Lesson Other

Question No.18

The input device used to give textual information to a computer is:

A). Keyboard

B). Mouse

C). Track Ball

D). Track pad

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the device which is not a pointing device.

Explanation: Yes, keyboard is the correct answer because the textual information such as characters, numbers and punctuation marks are transferred to the computer through it.




Lesson Other

Question No.19

When the shift key and the Alphabet 'z' key are pressed together?

A). Alphabet z is not written on the screen

B). Plus sign and alphabet z are written together

C). A number is deleted from the screen

D). Alphabet z is written as a capital letter

Correct Answer: D

Hint: The appearance of alphabet z is changed.

Explanation: When the shift key and letter 'z' are pressed at the same time, the letter z is written as a capital letter e.g. Z




Lesson Other

Question No.20

Tab key:

A). Is a non-typing key

B). Writes a number on the screen

C). Moves the cursor to the right for a particular number of spaces


Correct Answer: C

Hint: The functionality of tab key is similar to that of a spacebar.

Explanation: When we press the tab key, the cursor moves toward the right side and just as in the case of a space bar, it leaves the space behind the cursor.




Lesson Other

Question No.21

The device used to input voice in a computer is:

A). Keyboard

B). Mouse

C). Microphone

D). Scanner

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about the device that is used to record your voice on a magnetic tape.

Explanation: Microphone is the device through which we input voice into the computer. Microphone converts sound waves into analog electrical signals.




Lesson Other

Question No.22

Which of the following is not an input device?

A). Keyboard

B). Track Ball

C). Printer

D). Scanner

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about a device that is used to get hardcopy of the information from the computer.

Explanation: Since printer is an output device, it is the correct answer.




Lesson Other

Question No.23

Computer uses the scanner to input:

A). Voice

B). Images

C). Voice and text


Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think about input device that does not capture voice.

Explanation: Scanner is used to input images. It is similar to photocopier.




Lesson Other

Question No.24

The device that is used to input pictures in the computer is:

A). Microphone

B). Keyboard

C). Digital camera

D). Trackball

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think of a device that is used to take pictures.

Explanation: Digital camera is the device through which we input images/pictures in computer.




Lesson Other

Question No.25

Which of the following is used as an input for the computer?

A). Text

B). Voice

C). Images


Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think about the functionality of all the input devices.

Explanation: Fourth option is the correct answer because we may input text, images and voice into the computers. In order to input this data, we use microphone, scanners, keyboard, etc.




Lesson Output

Question No.26

What is the use of ENTER key?

A). Delete a character

B). Draw an arrow in text

C). Go to next page

D). Go to next line

Correct Answer: D

Hint: ENTER key is used to move cursor.

Explanation: When we press ENTER key from the keyboard, it places the cursor on next line. After that whatever we type will be written on the next line.




Lesson Output

Question No.27

Which mouse button is used for double clicking?

A). Right

B). Both left and right

C). Left

D). Center

Correct Answer: C

Hint: There are two buttons on mouse and one of them is used for double clicking.

Explanation: Left mouse button is used for both single and double clicking.




Lesson Output

Question No.28

Which of the following input device is used to input audio in computer?

A). Scanner

B). Speaker

C). Microphone

D). Digital Camera

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think of the devices which are concerned with voice.

Explanation: Microphone is an input device which is used to input audio (Voice) into the computer. Speaker produces voice but it is used for output.




Lesson Output

Question No.29

Which of the following input devices is used to input images?

A). Scanner

B). Track Ball

C). Webcam

D). Monitor

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Images are usually in a hardcopy form. Think of the device which is used to give input to the computer from a hardcopy.

Explanation: Scanner is an input device that uses light to read the printed information including text and graphics, and transfers them to the computer.




Lesson Output

Question No.30

Which input device is used to input video?

A). Projector

B). Webcam

C). Digital Camera

D). Both B and C

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Projector is not an input device.

Explanation: Both webcam and digital camera are used for video input. Webcam is directly attached with computer to take live input, while digital camera can be attached to transfer stored videos to the computer.




Lesson Output

Question No.31

Which of the following is not an output device?

A). Speaker

B). Projector

C). Inkjet Printer

D). Digital Camera

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the devices which are used to get something out of the computer.

Explanation: Digital camera produces pictures but does not take anything out of computer. Rather it is used as input device to input pictures to the computer.




Lesson Output

Question No.32

Which of the following printers is the best in performance?

A). Laser Printer

B). Inkjet Printer

C). Dot-Matrix Printer

D). Line Printer

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think which printer prints the whole page at a time instead of characters/lines.

Explanation: Laser printers print the whole page at a time, so they are the best in performance.




Lesson Output

Question No.33

What is the difference between CRT and LCD monitors?

A). LCD Monitors are thinner than CRT

B). CRT Monitors are thinner than LCD

C). LCD Monitors provide more colors than CRT

D). LCD Monitors can provide display on a wall only

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Difference between LCD and CRT is of size.

Explanation: CRT monitors are less expensive but occupy more space, whereas LCD monitors are more expensive and occupy less space.




Lesson Output

Question No.34

Line Printers usually print

A). 1200 lines per minute

B). 200 characters per minute

C). 300 characters per second

D). 2 pages per minute

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Line printer is better in performance than Dot-Matrix printer but not better than laser.

Explanation: As it is clear from its name, it prints line by line. A chain of pins is used to write all the characters of a line at once.




Lesson Output

Question No.35

Which output device is used to take audio output?

A). Speaker

B). Scanner

C). Microphone

D). Track Ball

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the devices which deal with sound.

Explanation: Just as in tape recorder, TV and radio, speaker is used in computers for audio purpose as output device.




Lesson Storage

Question No.36

Which output device generates a hardcopy?

A). Multimedia Projector

B). Laser Jet Printer

C). LCD Monitor

D). Speaker

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Hardcopy is the form of output which is touchable.

Explanation: Printers are used for getting hard copy as an output. Projector and monitor areused for soft copy output and speaker is for audio output.




Lesson Storage

Question No.37

Which of the following devices is not concerned with input/output of audio?

A). Webcam

B). Microphone

C). Speaker

D). None of above

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Audio means voice. Think of the device used in our daily life, which is associated with audio.

Explanation: Webcam is used for images not for audio purpose.




Lesson Storage

Question No.38

Which one of following is the oldest printing technology?

A). Inkjet Printers

B). Laser Printers

C). Dot-Jet Printers

D). Dot-Matrix Printers

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of printers that are the most noisy and slow.

Explanation: Dot-Matrix is the slowest and oldest printing technology. It uses a matrix of dots to build characters.




Lesson Storage

Question No.39

Which device is not used for getting input of images?

A). Scanner

B). Digital Camera

C). Laser Printer

D). All of above

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Carefully analyze all the above options and then think of a device that is not used for input data.

Explanation: Scanners can input images from a hardcopy. Digital camera generates the images (snaps) as a softcopy and then inputs it into the computer. So both are related to images input. Only Laser printer is the device which is used for output.




Lesson Storage

Question No.40

The term "Multimedia" includes:

A). Text/images

B). Audio

C). Video

D). All of above

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Multi means more than one.

Explanation: Multimedia includes all of the above things. Text, image and video-- all can be projected on a large screen with the help of Multimedia projector. We can also hear sound through it.




Lesson Storage

Question No.41

What does the term "Storage Devices" mean?

A). The devices used to get information from the computer

B). The devices used to provide information to the computer

C). The devices used to store images in the computer

D). The devices used to store any kind of information

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Storage devices are different from input or output devices.

Explanation: All types of information and data are stored on the computer e.g. text and images.




Lesson Storage

Question No.42

Which of the following devices has the largest storage capacity?

A). CD-WORM

B). DVD RAM

C). CD-ROM

D). Floppy Disk

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Compare capacity of CDs and DVDs.

Explanation: DVD RAM i.e. Digital Versatile Disk RAM is also a portable drive but its capacity is larger than CD. Note that the capacity of a floppy is less than all the others.




Lesson Storage

Question No.43

We cannot edit the existing information in:

A). RAM

B). Re-writeable CD

C). Hard Disk

D). CD-WORM

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Edit means to change / delete stored information.

Explanation: CD-WORM stands for CD-Write Once Read Many. These are the different kind of CDs on which we can write only first time and can read many times. That means we can read again and again but cannot change information in CD-WORM.




Lesson Storage

Question No.44

Which of the following is not a type of Optical disk?

A). CD-ROM

B). Re-writeable CDs

C). DVD

D). Tape Drive

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of a device that does not use light to write on it.

Explanation: Tape Drives are magnetic type of devices. That is why they are also known as magnetic tape drives. All the remaining options listed above are types of optical disks.




Lesson Storage

Question No.45

Which of the following devices are portable?

A). DVD

B). Magnetic Tape

C). Hard Disk

D). A and B only

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Portable means the device that can be moved easily from one place to another. Think of the devices that are not placed inside the system unit.

Explanation: Hard disk is fixed inside the system unit. So it is difficult to move it from one place to another. DVDs and magnetic tapes can be moved easily from one place to the other.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.46

Which of the following is an output device?

A). CD-ROM

B). Hard Disc

C). Scanner

D). Multimedia Projector

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Output is different from input/storage. Also keep in mind that disks are used for storage.

Explanation: Multimedia projectors are used to provide output. Projectors enlarge the output by projecting it on a larger screen.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.47

Which of the following is not a type of "memory"?

A). RAM

B). ROM

C). CD-ROM

D). None of above

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Memory is a term used for primary storage medium.

Explanation: RAM and ROM both are primary storage devices. CD-ROM is an external or secondary storage medium. Hence it is not a type of memory.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.48

Which storage device temporarily stores the information?

A). RAM

B). CD-WORM

C). ROM

D). Hard Disc

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Temporary storage means that information disappears when the computer is turned OFF.

Explanation: CDs and Discs are all secondary storage devices. ROM is also non-volatile. The only temporary storage device is RAM. Whenever computer is switched off, all the stored information disappears. Hence RAM stores information temporarily.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.49

Which memory is referenced when the computer is getting started?

A). DVD RAM

B). CD-ROM

C). ROM

D). Hard Disc

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Remember that computer excesses a memory that is non-volatile.

Explanation: ROM is the place where all the information is stored, which is needed to boot i.e. to start the computer.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.50

What is the type of DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM?

A). Magnetic Disc

B). Optical Disc

C). Tape Disc

D). Electronic Disc

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Remember that both DVD-ROM and DVD-RAM are not made of magnetic medium.

Explanation: All CDs and DVDs are optical disks.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.51

System unit is:

A). An input device

B). An output device

C). A unit that contains RAM, ROM, etc.

D). All of above

Correct Answer: D

Hint: External devices are connected to system unit.

Explanation: System unit is the unit which centrally handles all the processing and controls all the components. It contains RAM, ROM, processor and slots.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.52

What does 'restart button' do?

A). Turns the computer OFF

B). Turns the computer ON

C). Turns the computer ON and then switches it OFF

D). Turns the computer OFF and then switches it ON

Correct Answer: D

Hint: 'Re' means to do again.

Explanation: 'Re-start' means to start again. In order to start again, we need to stop. So the button first turns the computer OFF and then turns it ON.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.53

The parallel port which is used to connect printer contains:

A). 25 holes

B). 25 pins

C). 9 holes

D). 9 pins

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Parallel ports of printers are larger than serial ports.

Explanation: Parallel port of printer contains 25 holes, not pins.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.54

CD-ROM Drive is:

A). Attached with a printer port at the back side of system unit

B). Placed in Drive Bay inside the system unit

C). Inside the system unit near Fan

D). None of above

Correct Answer: B

Hint: All drives are placed inside the system unit.

Explanation: Drive bay is the place where we attach all drives like floppy, CD and Hard disc.




Lesson Hardware

Question No.55

The part which is used to connect / control all the computer components is called:

A). Serial Port

B). Mother board

C). RAM

D). Hard Disc

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Drives and ports are all components of computer.

Explanation: All drives, memory and ports are connected to mother board. Hence mother board is the board through which all the components of the computer are controlled and connected.




Lesson Software

Question No.56

Hardware is:

A). Something that can be touched

B). Something that cannot be touched

C). Something used only as an output device

D). Something used only as an input device

Correct Answer: A

Hint: These are devices that are linked with system unit.

Explanation: Hardware is a physical entity that can be touched i.e. the parts of your computer system that you can bump into -- physical components such as hard disks, printers, modems, scanners, cards, keyboards, mouse, and the PC itself.




Lesson Software

Question No.57

Fan in the system unit is used to:

A). Keep the system unit dust free

B). Keep the temperature of the processor low

C). Keep the system unit noise free


Correct Answer: B

Hint: The system unit should be protected against dust and high temperature.

Explanation: Processor of the computer generates lots of heat. This heat may cause serious damage to the processor. In order to keep the temperature below the danger line, a fan is used.




Lesson Software

Question No.58

Which of the following is called the brain of computer?

A). Motherboard

B). Slots

C). Processor

D). Power supply

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about that part of the computer that gives instructions to its remaining components.

Explanation: Processor is called the brain of the computer because it controls the working of the computer. All the input, output and storage devices communicate with the processor. All the complicated calculations and other processing are done by the processor.




Lesson Software

Question No.59

What is the name of the port that is most commonly used for printers and monitors?

A). Parallel port

B). Universal serial bus

C). Serial port

D). RJ-11 jacks

Correct Answer: A

Hint: These days Universal ports are becoming popular but parallel and serial ports are still commonly used.

Explanation: Parallel ports are commonly used for connecting printers to the system unit.




Lesson Software

Question No.60

What is the name of the port which is used to connect the computer with internet using telephone line?

A). Serial port

B). Phone jack

C). USB Port

D). RJ-11 Jacks

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Remember that serial ports are generally used for mouse etc.

Explanation: RJ-11 jacks are used to connect telephone lines to the computer. Once connected to the telephone line, it is possible to go to the internet.




Lesson Software

Question No.61

Software is:





Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think of the instructions that are given to you before you start some work.

Explanation: Software is something that can not be touched. It is equivalent to the thoughts that generate from our brain to instruct various parts of our body. Thus software is a computer program, which provides the instructions to the computer hardware.




Lesson Software

Question No.62

System software is software that:

A). Controls and manages various tasks of a computer

B). Only controls and manages the way letters and memos are written

C). Only controls and manages the way charts are prepared

D). Only controls and manages the way of presentations

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think of the tasks performed by the hotel manager.

Explanation: Software controls the operations of a computer system. It is a group of programs rather than one program. The operating system controls the hardware in the computer and peripherals, manages memory, files and multitasking functions.




Lesson Software

Question No.63

Which of the following is an example of utility software?

A). Word Processor

B). Linux

C). Anti Virus

D). Operating System

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Programs that make operation of a PC are more convenient.

Explanation: Anti Virus is a utility software as it cleans the system from harmful software. This harmful software is called computer viruses.




Lesson Software

Question No.64

In which software is it possible to have animations as well as text?

A). UNIX

B). Presentation software

C). Linux

D). Anti-Virus

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Remember that operating system is a program that manages the hardware for other computer programs.

Explanation: Presentation software is used to generate forceful and effective presentations. In order to make the presentations more effective, animations along with the text are placed.




Lesson Software

Question No.65

Which software can provide results of mathematical calculations very easily?

A). Spreadsheets

B). Windows

C). Word processor

D). Linux

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Remember that operating systems are not used by the user for calculations.

Explanation: Spreadsheets are the software that is used for the calculations and manipulation of mathematical data.




Lesson Internet

Question No.66

Which of the following software type is necessary to work on every computer?

A). Word Processing

B). RAM

C). Application Software


Correct Answer: D

Hint: Concentrate on the word software type. There are two types in all four choices.

Explanation: A Computer can work without any application software. But it's not possible to operate any computer without some operating system.




Lesson Internet

Question No.67

Which of the following is a type of system software?

A). Device driver

B). Word processor

C). Write once read -only- memory

D). Anti-Virus

Correct Answer: A

Hint: System software is background software that enables the application software to interact with the computer.

Explanation: The most commonly known types of System software are: Operating systems and Device drivers. Operating systems are the software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services.




Lesson Internet

Question No.68

The purpose of the utility software is to:

A). Write good letters

B). Make a perfect spreadsheet

C). Direct the printer to print a letter

D). To perform maintenance work inside computer

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Utility software is different from application software.

Explanation: Utility software are software that make operation of a PC convenient, including programs to move disk files more easily, diagnostic programs and programs that provide maintenance.




Lesson Internet

Question No.69

What does version of computer software show?

A). Who develops this computer software?

B). When this software is being developed

C). When this software is made available in the market

D). It is the model number of software

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Version number is different from a date.

Explanation: It shows the model number of software. It must be unique for any software. It's a number and can be a year number (as windows 98, 2000 etc.) but it's not necessary.




Lesson Internet

Question No.70

Which of the following software is used for the solution of accounting problems?

A). Microsoft PowerPoint

B). Microsoft Word

C). Spread Sheet Software

D). Operating Systems

Correct Answer: C

Hint: This is the type of application software that solves accountancy problems.

Web browsers are not system software.

Explanation: Spread sheet software is developed to solve accountancy problems and it must not be only Microsoft Excel. Rather any spread sheet software can also solve these types of problems.




Lesson Internet

Question No.71

What is the primary objective of Internet?

A). To access other's computer

B). To share data among many users

C). To use emails

D). To post advertisements

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Due to internet, world has become a global village.

Explanation: The main objective to have an internet is to share information. In order to share the information, there are services available on it, such as email and World Wide Web.




Lesson Internet

Question No.72

Tim Berner lee Invented:

A). Internet

B). World Wide Web

C). Email


Correct Answer: B

Hint: Mr. Tim Berner Lee did not invent all the things mentioned above.

Explanation: Mr. Tim Berner Lee was a physicist who invented World Wide Web, an internet-based hypermedia initiative for global information sharing, in 1989.While working at CERN, the European Particle Physics Laboratory, he wrote the first web client (browser-editor)




Lesson Internet

Question No.73

URL is the abbreviation for:

A). Uniform resource locator

B). Universal resource Locator

C). Union for resource locations

D). Union of railway lines

Correct Answer: A

Hint: URL is the address of a web page on the internet.

Explanation: URL is an abbreviation for Uniform Resource Locator. The URL is the web address for any given web page. Every web page has a unique URL. Example of a URL is http://www.vu.edu.pk




Lesson Internet

Question No.74

A web page is:

A). Any word document with heading Web Page

B). A hard copy of some material available on the internet

C). Any application software which is available on the internet

D). A document which contains some information and is available on the web

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Web page is a soft copy of some material that is available to others.

Explanation: Web page is a document that is available on the Internet and people can get information from it.




Lesson Internet

Question No.75

Which of the following is true about Email?

A). Email is like an ordinary mail and does not require computer to view it.

B). Email can be viewed by every one.

C). It is an un-safe method of transferring information over internet.

D). Email can be written, sent or received via internet.

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Email is an electronic mail that is transferred over internet.

Explanation: Email is transferred via internet. One requires Computer to send, receive and write it. It is a fast and secure method of transferring information.




Lesson Security

Question No.76

What is internet?

A). A global network of networks

B). Which of the following software is used to connect to some network?

C). A group of users

D). Any network of more than 2 computers

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Internet is neither software nor a user.

Explanation: It is a "network of networks" linking millions of computers worldwide for communication purposes. The Internet was originally developed in 1969 for the U.S. military and gradually grew to include educational and research institutions. It is also used as a




Lesson Security

Question No.77

Which of the following services on the internet is similar to writing letter on paper?

A). Internet

B). Web

C). E-mail

D). Network

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Letter-writing service means you can send/receive letters.

Explanation: Electronic Mail - a way of sending other people messages from your Computer. It is a widely used facility on the Internet that basically sends addressed messages over a Network. The message normally gets there in a couple of minutes.




Lesson Security

Question No.78

The software that is used to write/send/receive an e-mail is called:

A). Web browser

B). Mail Binder

C). E-mail Handler

D). E-mail Client

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the software that is made only to operate e-mails.

Explanation: E-mail client is the software that is used to send, receive and view e-mail. Some common examples include Outlook, Outlook Express and Netscape Messenger.




Lesson Security

Question No.79

What does internet service provider mean?

A). Software that helps you to connect to internet:

B). A company that helps you to connect to internet

C). Software that allows you to send/receive e-mails

D). A telephone network which helps you to connect to internet

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Internet service provider uses the software.

Explanation: Internet Service Provider is an organization or a company that provides Internet connectivity. You connect to the Internet Service Provider by using telephone line and then Internet Service Provider is responsible for your connection.




Lesson Security

Question No.80

Web browser is software that:

A). Protects our computers against viruses

B). Is also known as device driver

C). Is used to look at the World Wide Web

D). Read emails only

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Web browsers are not system software.

Explanation: This software displays Web pages. Every person who visits your Web site will be looking at your information using a web browser.




Lesson Security

Question No.81

A secret combination of characters that a user must type to gain access to a computer system is called:

A). User identity

B). Cross word

C). User name

D). Password

Correct Answer: D

Hint: It is a set of characters that is used to authenticate the user.

Explanation: To keep data and information on your computer confidential, a password is entered along with your user name. When you try to enter onto the computer, Computer checks if the password is appropriate to the user name you have entered. If so, you are allowed.




Lesson Security

Question No.82

In order to prevent hardware theft, the user should:

A). Make the backup of the data on the computer

B). Keep the computer in a safe and protected place

C). Use the user authentication methods on the computer system

D). Have Anti-Virus software on the computer

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think how you may protect the hardware of any system.

Explanation: Hardware theft is the act of stealing computer equipment. To prevent hardware theft, use physical access controls, such as, locked doors and windows. Install alarm systems for additional security.




Lesson Security

Question No.83

Taking the backup of the computer data means:

A). Running an anti-virus software

B). Asking for password

C). Copying the data onto floppy disk/CD-ROM/DVD

D). Keeping the hardware of the computer in a protected area

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Remember that backup is taken from something that is on the computer.

Explanation: Backup means saving data in such a way that we have more than one copy of it. Hence, if the data on computer is lost due to some reason, a copy of that data is available.




Lesson Security

Question No.84

A computer virus is a:

A). Password

B). A virus that causes influenza

C). Program that spreads itself and destroys other program

D). Program that corrects the problems in your computer

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about the qualities of viruses.

Explanation: A virus is a program that copies itself into other programs and spreads through multiple computers. Viruses are often designed to affect or infect a computer, negatively by altering the way it normally works without the knowledge or permission of the owne




Lesson Security

Question No.85

The software that protects your computer against viruses is called:

A). Word processor

B). Operating system

C). Anti-virus software

D). Computer Virus

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Application software is not used to protect computers against harmful software.

Explanation: Anti-virus is software that provides a layer of security to protect the computer from a computer virus.




Lesson Getting Started

Question No.86

Which of the following is not an input device?

A). Keyboard

B). Track Ball

C). Printer

D). Scanner

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about a device that is used to get hard copy of the information from the computer.

Explanation: Since printer is an output device, it is the correct answer.





Question No.87

The device that is used to input pictures in the computer is

A). Microphone

B). Keyboard

C). Digital camera

D). Track Ball

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think of a device that is used to take pictures.

Explanation: Digital camera is the device through which we input images/pictures in computer.





Question No.88

Which of the following is used as an input for the computer?

A). Text

B). Voice

C). Images


Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think about the functionality of all the input devices.

Explanation: Fourth option is the correct answer because we may input text, images and voice into the computers. In order to input this data, we use microphone, scanners, keyboard, etc.





Question No.89

Which of the following is not an output device?

A). Speaker

B). Projector

C). Inkjet Printer

D). Digital Camera

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the devices which are used to get something out of the computer.

Explanation: Digital camera produces pictures but does not take anything out of computer. Rather it is used as input device to input pictures to the computer.





Question No.90

Which output device is used to give audio output?

A). Speaker

B). Scanner

C). Microphone

D). Track Ball

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the devices which deal with sound.

Explanation: Just as in tape recorder, TV and radio, speaker is used in computers to give voice/audio as output.





Question No.91

System unit is

A). An input device

B). An output device

C). A unit that contains RAM, ROM, Processor etc.

D). All of above

Correct Answer: C

Hint: External devices are connected to system unit.

Explanation: System unit is the unit which centrally handles all the processing and controls all the components. It contains RAM, ROM, processor, slots, etc.





Question No.92

What does 'restart' button on the front panel of the system unit do?

A). Turns the computer OFF

B). Turns the computer ON

C). Turns the computer ON and then switches it OFF

D). Turns the computer OFF and then switches it ON

Correct Answer: D

Hint: 'Re' means to do again.

Explanation: 'Re-start' means to start again. In order to start again, we need to stop. So the button first turns the computer OFF and then turns it ON.





Question No.93

Software is





Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think of the instructions that are given to you before you start some work.

Explanation: Software is something that cannot be touched. It is equivalent to the thoughts that generate from our brain to instruct various parts of our body. Thus software is a computer program which provides the instructions to the computer hardware.





Question No.94

A computer virus is a

A). Password

B). A virus that causes influenza

C). Program that copies itself and destroys other program

D). Program that corrects the problems in your computer

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about the qualities of viruses.

Explanation: A virus is a malicious program whose sole intent is to cause problems on a computer. There are Anti-Virus programs, such as McAfee and Norton Utilities, created to combat viruses.





Question No.95

When we press the mouse button twice in a second, it is called

A). Clicking

B). Double-Click

C). Dragging

D). Moving

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think of a word that is similar to twice.

Explanation: It is called Double-Clicking because when we press the mouse button twice in a second, it clicks twice.





Question No.96

The longest key on the keyboard is

A). Backspace key

B). Enter key

C). Escape key

D). Spacebar key

Correct Answer: D

Hint: The key is located at the lower portion of the keyboard

Explanation: Spacebar key is the longest key on the keyboard. It is used to add space between typed characters but in our VU-CPL training environment, it is used to load the next lesson





Question No.97

The table of contents or index area in VU-CPL Training Environment has

A). instructions for the user

B). list of lessons and sub-lessons

C). buttons of About, Help and Exit

D). the contents of a sub-section

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Table of contents or Index of a book gives you a list of chapters and topics discussed in the book

Explanation: Table of Contents or the Index Area in VU-CPL Training Environment shows user the complete list of lessons and their sub-sections.





Question No.98

If we press Backspace key In VU-CPL Training Environment, we

A). go to the next lesson

B). go to the previous lesson

C). exit the training environment

D). close the dialog box

Correct Answer: B

Hint: In normal use, Backspace key moves the cursor back

Explanation: Backspace key is used to go to the previous lesson in VU-CPL Training Environment





Question No.99

For VU-CPL Training Environment, F3 key is used

A). to increase volume

B). to go to the next lesson

C). to exit the training environment

D). to pause a lesson

Correct Answer: C

Hint: The key is used when you have decided to finish your training session

Explanation: F3 key is used to finish and close your VU-CPL Training Environment.





Question No.100

To increase or decrease volume in VU-CPL Training Environment, we

A). use A and B keys

B). use Left or Right arrow keys

C). use Plus or Minus keys

D). press F1 or F2 keys

Correct Answer: C

Hint: The keys represent addition or subtraction of values

Explanation: Plus and Minus keys are used to increase or decrease volume in VU-CPL training environment





Question No.101

If we press F1 key in VU-CPL Training Environment, then

A). the About dialog box opens up

B). the VU-CPL Help window opens up

C). the VU-CPL volume controller opens up


Correct Answer: B

Hint: In windows environment this key is used when we are stuck while using a software and need some help.

Explanation: Pressing F1 key will open up the help window for VU-CPL training environment. This window provides you help information about VU-CPL





Question No.102

Instructions and tips to complete a lesson or an exercise are displayed in

A). Index Area

B). Presentation Area

C). Lesson Slider

D). Instruction Area

Correct Answer: D

Hint: A separate space is provided in the VU-CPL Training Environmnet

Explanation: At the bottom of VU-CPL Training Environment, instructions are displayed for completing a lesson or exercise. This space is called the Instructiuon Area





Question No.103

Which of the following is called the brain of the computer?

A). Motherboard

B). Slots

C). Processor

D). Power supply

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think about that part of the computer which gives instructions to its remaining components.

Explanation: Processor is called the brain of the computer because it controls the working of the computer. All the input, output and storage devices communicate with the processor. All the complicated calculations and other processing are done by the processor.





Question No.104

Which of the following is an output device?

A). CD-ROM

B). Hard Disk

C). Scanner

D). Monitor

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Output is different from input/storage. Also keep in mind that disks are used for storage.

Explanation: Monitor is used to view whatever is going on in a computer. When we use a computer software it is displayed on our monitor screen, giving us an output of functions that are performed by the software





Question No.105

Which mouse button is used for double clicking?

A). Right

B). Both left and right

C). Left

D). Center

Correct Answer: C

Hint: There are two buttons on mouse and one of them is used for double clicking.

Explanation: Left mouse button is used for both single and double clicking.




Lesson Desktop Environment

Question No.106

Hardware is





Correct Answer: A

Hint: They are devices that come with system unit.

Explanation: Hardware is a physical entity that can be touched i.e. the parts of your computer system that you can bump into -- physical components such as hard disks, printers, modems, scanners, cards, keyboards, mice, and the PC itself.





Question No.107

A mouse is a(n)

A). Input device

B). Output device

C). Storage device

D). Input/output device

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the device through which we give data to the computer.

Explanation: Mouse is an input device because we give data to the computer through mouse.





Question No.108

What is a computer icon?

A). An important button

B). An small picture that represents a software

C). An important file

D). An important folder

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Icon is a Greek word. Pictures of religious importance were called icons

Explanation: Small pictures on the desktop and other places in our computer are called icons. They are links of software. We usually double click on these icons to run the software.





Question No.109

Which of the following is not a pointing device?

A). Keyboard

B). Mouse

C). Track Ball

D). Track Pad

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Think about the device that does not require pointers to reach a certain location on the screen.

Explanation: Keyboard is not a pointing device as it uses key strokes to reach different parts of the screen. It cannot move mouse pointer.





Question No.110

Moving an object from one part of the screen to another is called

A). Typing

B). Pointing

C). Double-Clicking

D). Dragging

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Think of the word used when a heavy object is moved from one place to the other without lifting.

Explanation: Dragging is the correct answer because to move an image or some data from one place on the screen to another, and to pull it to its new location is called dragging.





Question No.111

The pressing of a mouse button twice is called

A). Keystroke

B). Clicking

C). Pointing

D). Pressing

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think about the sound generated in a camera when a picture is taken.

Explanation: The Pressing of a mouse button is called clicking because when it is pressed, the sound of clicking is generated.





Question No.112

What is Windows?

A). A drawing software

B). A software used to connect to some network

C). A software that makes a set of hardware work

D). Any network of more than 2 computers

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Windows became popular in early 90's as a product that revolutionized the personal computer world.

Explanation: Windows is the trade mark name for a software that is used for making our computer hardware work. This software has become the most popular among the Operating Systems category and has made it easier for us to understand and use our personal computers.





Question No.113

To resize a window

A). we click and drag any edge of a window

B). we double clicking the title bar of the window

C). we click on the File menu


Correct Answer: A

Hint: We can use our mouse pointer to change size of a window

Explanation: We can resize a window by dragging its edges. We can drag any side of a window with help of the mouse pointer





Question No.114

The strip at the bottom of Windows desktop is called

A). Taskbar

B). Standard Toolbar

C). Formatting bar

D). Title bar

Correct Answer: A

Hint: The status of windows that are currently open is shown here

Explanation: The strip is called the Taskbar. Status of all open windows is shown here. This task bar has the Start button, Quick Launch bar, System Tray and the System Clock





Question No.115

Keyboard is used for

A). Typing text and giving commands to the computer

B). Recording audio

C). Playing movie clips

D). Changing monitor settings

Correct Answer: A

Hint: Keyboard has several keys on it and we use them to give our computer some instructions.

Explanation: Keyboard is an input device and it is used to enter data & type text. It is a set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer. Computer keyboards are similar to electric-typewriter keyboards but contain additional keys.





Question No.116

The version of a computer software shows

A). Who develops this computer software

B). When this software is being developed

C). When this software is made available in the market

D). It is the model number of software

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Version number is different from a date.

Explanation: It shows the model number of software. It must be unique for every software. It's a number and can be a year number (as windows 98, 2000, etc.) but it's not necessary.





Question No.117

Which of the following software types is necessary to work on every computer?

A). Word Processing

B). RAM

C). Application Software


Correct Answer: D

Hint: Concentrate on the word software type. There are two types in all four choices.

Explanation: A Computer can work without any application software, but it's not possible to operate any computer without some operating system.





Question No.118

The key labeled with an arrow (





Question No.119

Computer is defined as

A). A device that can store huge amount of data.

B). A machine that accepts input, processes it according to specified rules, and produces output

C). A machine that can process and compute complex mathematical problems

D). A device used to take printouts of important documents

Correct Answer: B

Hint: A computer undergoes many phases to finally produce an output

Explanation: Computer is an electronic device that can take input from its user, process it and then give a result also called an output. Computers are also capable of storing huge amount of data.





Question No.120

What is computer hardware?

A). Only the devices and circuits installed inside a System Unit are called hardware

B). All the physical components/parts of a computer are called hardware

C). Only the monitor, keyboard, mouse and system unit are called computer hardware

D). Only those components and devices that are used for recording your data

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Consider any component that you buy from the market to attach with your computer

Explanation: All physical, tangible components whether you install them inside the PC, attach it with your system unit or use for data recording are called hardware. Hardware is divided into different categories like Input, Output, Processing and Storage devices.





Question No.121

What is the function of Escape key?

A). To exit a step

B). To terminate any program

C). To stop any on- going process in most cases

D). To turn off your computer

Correct Answer: C

Hint: You usually use this key when you think that you are stuck or face some trouble while doing a task.

Explanation: The Esc key is a key labeled Esc or Escape that is used to generate the ASCII Escape character, the character code traditionally used to initiate an escape sequence.





Question No.122

Which group can be called a computer hardware group?

A). Printout, Scanner, USB drive, light pen

B). Microsoft Office, Windows 98, Paintbrush, Notepad

C). Digital Camera, Picture editing software, colored printer

D). Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Microphone, Monitor, System Unit

Correct Answer: D

Hint: Anything that you cannot touch or that does not physically exit is called software.

Explanation: Items mentioned in Group D are all hardware devices.




Lesson Organizing Files

Question No.123

We create folders to

A). to create sub-folder with in a folder

B). organize our data

C). to move data from one computer to another

D). to save our audio files

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Folder is just an empty space that can hold your files and any useful information

Explanation: In graphical user interfaces such as Windows and the Macintosh environment, a folder is an object that can contain multiple documents. Folders are used to organize information. In the DOS and UNIX worlds, folders are called directories.





Question No.124

To view properties of a folder

A). we double click on the folder icon

B). we right click on the icon and choose properties option

C). we press F4 key


Correct Answer: B

Hint: Properties of any object can easily be accessed with a single mouse click

Explanation: To view properties of a folder we right click on the icon and select the properties option





Question No.125

Taking backup of the computer data means

A). Running an anti-virus software

B). asking for password

C). Copying the data onto floppy disk/CD-ROM/DVD

D). Keeping the hardware of the computer in a protected area

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Remember that backup is taken of something that is on computer.

Explanation: Backup means saving data in such a way that we have more than one copy of it. Hence, if the data on computer is lost due to some reason, a copy of that data is available.





Question No.126

To delete a folder

A). we select the folder icon and press escape key

B). we select the folder icon and press Backspace key

C). we select the folder icon and press Delete key


Correct Answer: C

Hint: There is a dedicated key available on the keyboard to remove objects

Explanation: We press the Delete key on the keyboard to delete a selected folder. In general the Delete key is used to remove any selected text or icon.





Question No.127

To move a folder from one location to another can be done by

A). Copying folder from one location and pasting it on the other

B). Cutting folder from one location and pasting it on the other

C). by pressing F1 key from the keyboard

D). by pressing the Enter key from the keyboard

Correct Answer: B

Hint: To move a folder we have to permanently remove it from it current location

Explanation: To move a folder we will have to cut a folder from its original location and paste it to the destination.





Question No.128

After deleting a file or folder we can restore it back from

A). My Documents folder

B). Recycle bin

C). My Computer

D). any hard disk

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think about the place where we place our useless papers and trash

Explanation: An icon on the Windows desktop that resemble a trash can where deleted files are temporarily stored. This enables you to retrieve files that you may have accidentally deleted. From time to time, you'll want to purge the recycle bin to free up space.





Question No.129

To arrange icons on the desktop we have to

A). double click on the desktop area

B). select all the icons on the desktop and press F4

C). right click on the desktop and select 'arrange icons by' option

D). select all the icons and press the Start button

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Icons on the desktop can be arranged easily with simple mouse clicks

Explanation: We can arrange icons by using the 'arrange Icons by' option. We have to right click on the desktop region and select this option. Further criteria are mentioned in a sub-menu of this option.





Question No.130

We can resize a window by

A). by single clicking on the title bar of a window

B). by clicking on the empty white space of the window

C). dragging the edges of the window with mouse pointer

D). clicking on the edit menu of the window

Correct Answer: C

Hint: by resizing we mean that we need a little bit change in the size and dimensions of our window

Explanation: This is the easiest way to change the size of an open window click and drag its edges. The side edges can be dragged to expand or contract a window while top and bottom edges increase and decrease the height.





Question No.131

What is the identification of an active Window

A). The window that is open before us on the desktop

B). The one that has an icon displayed in the taskbar

C). The one whose icon is selected on the desktop

D). The window that has a dark and bright title bar

Correct Answer: D

Hint: We can work in any one of the windows we have opened

Explanation: active window is the one that is open and with whom we are currently working with. active window has a dark and bright colored title bar too that makes it more obvious for a user to identify it.





Question No.132

What is a folder ?

A). a space to keep emails

B). Folder is a space that is used to hold/contain our useful files and data

C). a graphical image that cannot be deleted

D). a graphical image that cannot be copied

Correct Answer: B

Hint: Think about a simple file folder. Its function is to hold your important documents

Explanation: In graphical user interfaces such as Windows and the Macintosh environment, a folder is an object that can contain multiple documents. Folders are used to organize information. In the DOS and UNIX worlds, folders are called directories.





Question No.133

Which input device is used to input audio to computer?

A). Scanner

B). Speaker

C). Microphone

D). Digital Camera

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Think of the devices which are concerned with voice.

Explanation: Microphone is an input device which is used to input audio (voice) to computer. Speaker is also concerned with voice but it is used for output.





Question No.134

Which of the following is not a type of "memory"?

A). RAM

B). ROM

C). CD-ROM

D). None of above

Correct Answer: C

Hint: Memory is a term used for primary storage medium.

Explanation: RAM and ROM both are primary storage devices i.e. a type of memory. CD-ROM is an external or secondary storage medium. Hence it is not a type of memory.





Question No.135

What is the use of ENTER key?

A). Delete a character

B). Draw an arrow in text

C). Go to next page

D). Go to next line

Correct Answer: D

Hint: ENTER key is used to move cursor.

Explanation: When we press ENTER key from the keyboard, it places the cursor on next line. After that whatever we type will be written on the next line.

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