100 MCQs on Computer Basics, Networking, Internet, and Office Tools
Basics of Computers
1. Which of the following is an example of an output device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Scanner
2. Which unit is responsible for performing calculations and logic operations in a computer?
a) Memory Unit
b) Control Unit
c) Input Unit
d) Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)
3. What does RAM stand for?
a) Random Access Memory
b) Read Access Memory
c) Ready Access Mode
d) Remote Access Method
4. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) Oracle
d) macOS
5. Which part of the computer is considered the brain?
a) RAM
b) Hard Drive
c) CPU
d) Monitor
6. Which of the following is NOT a type of software?
a) System Software
b) Application Software
c) Hardware Software
d) Utility Software
7. Which memory is non-volatile and permanent?
a) RAM
b) ROM
c) Cache
d) Virtual Memory
8. Which of the following is a storage device?
a) Printer
b) RAM
c) Hard Disk
d) Mouse
9. Which of these is an example of application software?
a) Microsoft Windows
b) Ubuntu
c) MS Excel
d) BIOS
10. Which generation of computers used integrated circuits (ICs)?
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
11. What is the main circuit board in a computer called?
a) CPU
b) Motherboard
c) Hard Disk
d) RAM
12. Which of these stores data permanently?
a) RAM
b) Cache
c) Hard Disk
d) Registers
13. Which is NOT a valid input device?
a) Keyboard
b) Scanner
c) Printer
d) Mouse
14. What kind of device is a touchscreen?
a) Input only
b) Output only
c) Input/Output
d) None
15. Which software manages computer hardware?
a) Application Software
b) System Software
c) Device Driver
d) All of the above
16. BIOS stands for?
a) Basic Input Output System
b) Binary Integrated Operating System
c) Basic Integrated Output System
d) None
17. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?
a) Bit
b) Byte
c) Nibble
d) Word
18. Which of the following is not a hardware component?
a) Monitor
b) Mouse
c) Compiler
d) Printer
19. Which device connects a CPU to peripherals?
a) Bus
b) Bridge
c) Chip
d) Circuit
20. What does GUI stand for?
a) Graphical User Interface
b) General User Input
c) Graphic Unit Interface
d) None
21. Which key is used to refresh a page or screen?
a) F5
b) F1
c) Ctrl+R
d) Shift+F5
22. Which part of a computer is volatile?
a) ROM
b) Hard Disk
c) RAM
d) SSD
23. What is an algorithm?
a) A programming language
b) A step-by-step procedure
c) A computer virus
d) None
24. Which language is understood by the computer?
a) English
b) Assembly
c) Machine Language
d) C++
25. What is the function of an operating system?
a) Compiling code
b) Connecting to the internet
c) Managing resources
d) Typing documents
Networking and Internet
26. Which of these is an example of a web browser?
a) Yahoo
b) Google Chrome
c) Windows
d) Bing
27. What does Wi-Fi stand for?
a) Wireless Fidelity
b) Wide Frequency
c) Wired Firewall
d) Wireless Function
28. What is the purpose of a firewall?
a) To cool down the CPU
b) To prevent viruses
c) To filter network traffic
d) To connect printers
29. Which of the following is a top-level domain?
a) http
b) .com
c) www
d) ftp
30. Which is NOT a type of internet connection?
a) DSL
b) Dial-up
c) Bluetooth
d) Fiber-optic
31. What protocol is used to send emails?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) IP
32. What is an IP address used for?
a) Identify a printer
b) Locate files
c) Identify a device on a network
d) Encrypt data
33. What does URL stand for?
a) Uniform Resource Locator
b) Universal Record Link
c) United Routing Link
d) None of these
34. Which device connects multiple networks?
a) Switch
b) Router
c) Hub
d) Repeater
35. What does LAN stand for?
a) Large Area Network
b) Local Area Network
c) Long Area Network
d) Low Access Network
36. What is the full form of HTTP?
a) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
b) High Transfer Text Protocol
c) Hyperlink Text Transmission Protocol
d) None
37. Which cable is commonly used in wired LAN?
a) Coaxial
b) Optical Fiber
c) Twisted Pair
d) HDMI
38. Which of the following is NOT a valid IP address?
a) 192.168.0.1
b) 256.100.50.25
c) 10.0.0.1
d) 172.16.0.5
39. Which term describes unwanted email?
a) Spam
b) Trash
c) Inbox
d) Phishing
40. Which device helps reduce network congestion?
a) Router
b) Hub
c) Switch
d) Modem
41. The speed of internet is measured in?
a) Hertz
b) Bytes
c) Bits per second
d) Pages
42. What does DNS stand for?
a) Digital Network Service
b) Domain Name System
c) Direct Network Server
d) None
43. Which technology is used in mobile internet?
a) Wi-Fi
b) Ethernet
c) Bluetooth
d) 4G LTE
44. Which type of network covers a large geographical area?
a) LAN
b) PAN
c) WAN
d) CAN
45. HTTPS provides what additional feature?
a) More speed
b) Less data usage
c) Encryption
d) No ads
Word Processing (MS Word)
46. Which of the following aligns the text to both the left and right margins in Word?
a) Left align
b) Center align
c) Justify
d) Right align
47. Which feature helps in adding repeated content like page numbers or date in Word?
a) Watermark
b) Header/Footer
c) Hyperlink
d) Table of Contents
48. What is the use of the 'Track Changes' feature?
a) To view spelling errors
b) To automatically save files
c) To monitor edits made by users
d) To lock the document
49. In MS Word, what is a mail merge used for?
a) Sending emails
b) Printing envelopes
c) Creating personalized documents in bulk
d) Backing up emails
50. Shortcut for 'Save As' in Word is:
a) Ctrl + A
b) F12
c) Ctrl + S
d) Alt + S
51. Which menu is used to insert tables in Word?
a) Home
b) Insert
c) Layout
d) View
52. What does the red underline in MS Word indicate?
a) Grammar error
b) Spelling error
c) Formatting issue
d) Correct word
53. To move text from one place to another, you use:
a) Copy and Paste
b) Cut and Paste
c) Drag and Drop
d) Select and Delete
54. Which feature changes the appearance of text?
a) Page Setup
b) Text Highlight
c) Font Style
d) Document View
55. Which feature is used to create a list with bullet points?
a) Numbering
b) Bullets
c) Indentation
d) Spacing
56. What is the default file extension for Word documents in newer versions?
a) .txt
b) .doc
c) .docx
d) .pdf
57. Which option is used to display invisible formatting marks?
a) Show/Hide
b) Review
c) Proofing
d) Reference
58. Which view displays the document as it will appear on paper?
a) Web Layout
b) Print Layout
c) Read Mode
d) Outline
59. What is used to automatically fix common spelling errors?
a) Spell Checker
b) AutoCorrect
c) Grammar Tool
d) Find & Replace
60. Where can you find 'Word Count' in MS Word?
a) Insert
b) Home
c) Review
d) Design
61. What does 'Ctrl + Z' do in Word?
a) Redo
b) Undo
c) Copy
d) Paste
62. To protect a document with a password, you go to:
a) File > Info > Protect Document
b) Home > Security
c) View > Protection
d) Insert > Options
63. Which alignment option is best for titles?
a) Right
b) Left
c) Center
d) Justify
64. Which tab contains the 'Styles' group?
a) Insert
b) Design
c) Home
d) Review
65. What is the use of 'SmartArt'?
a) Insert charts
b) Add animations
c) Visual representation of information
d) Encrypt text
Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
66. Which of the following is a logical function in Excel?
a) SUM
b) IF
c) AVERAGE
d) COUNT
67. Which function finds the highest value in a range?
a) MAX
b) HIGH
c) TOP
d) UPPER
68. In Excel, what does a cell address A1 refer to?
a) Column A, Row 1
b) Row A, Column 1
c) Sheet A, Cell 1
d) Row 1, Column 1
69. Which tool would you use to make a table visually appealing in Excel?
a) Data Validation
b) Conditional Formatting
c) Goal Seek
d) Solver
70. Which feature prevents editing of certain parts of a worksheet?
a) Protect Sheet
b) Sort & Filter
c) Merge Cells
d) AutoSum
71. What symbol is used for formulas in Excel?
a) #
b) =
c) $
d) %
72. What is a chart in Excel used for?
a) Writing code
b) Storing passwords
c) Displaying data visually
d) Saving time
73. How do you begin editing a cell?
a) F1
b) Enter
c) F2
d) Alt
74. What is the default file extension of Excel?
a) .xls
b) .xlsx
c) .docx
d) .csv
75. Which function adds values in a range?
a) SUM
b) ADD
c) PLUS
d) COMBINE
76. Which of the following is NOT a valid chart type?
a) Bar
b) Pie
c) Line
d) Table
77. Which feature finds and removes duplicate values?
a) Sort
b) Filter
c) Remove Duplicates
d) Format Painter
78. What is the purpose of freezing panes?
a) To color cells
b) To protect sheets
c) To keep headers visible
d) To hide formulas
79. Which of these is used for filtering data?
a) Data Tab
b) Review Tab
c) Insert Tab
d) Home Tab
80. To create a drop-down list, which option is used?
a) Cell Format
b) Data Validation
c) Conditional Formatting
d) Named Range
81. Which key combination selects the entire worksheet?
a) Ctrl + A
b) Ctrl + W
c) Shift + A
d) Alt + A
82. How do you wrap text in a cell?
a) Right Click > Wrap
b) Format > Text Wrap
c) Home > Wrap Text
d) Data > Wrap
83. Which formula counts only numeric values?
a) COUNTA
b) COUNTIF
c) COUNT
d) SUM
84. Which function returns todays date?
a) =NOW()
b) =DATE()
c) =TODAY()
d) =TIME()
85. What is a worksheet?
a) A file
b) A row
c) A cell
d) A single spreadsheet page in Excel
Presentations (MS PowerPoint)
86. Which of the following is used to apply animation to text or objects in PowerPoint?
a) Design Tab
b) Transitions Tab
c) Animations Tab
d) Review Tab
87. Which type of slide layout is typically used for bullet points?
a) Blank
b) Title and Content
c) Comparison
d) Picture with Caption
88. How can you insert a new slide quickly?
a) Ctrl + M
b) Ctrl + N
c) Ctrl + S
d) Ctrl + P
89. Which of the following adds motion to objects on a slide?
a) Transition
b) Animation
c) Layout
d) Theme
90. Which file format is typically used to run a presentation on any computer?
a) .pptx
b) .pdf
c) .ppsx
d) .docx
91. Which key is used to start the slideshow from the beginning?
a) F5
b) F1
c) F12
d) Esc
92. To insert a chart in PowerPoint, you should go to:
a) Insert > Chart
b) Home > Insert
c) View > Chart
d) Design > Chart
93. What is a placeholder?
a) A tool for design
b) An area to type content
c) A template style
d) A file format
94. Which tab is used to change the slide layout?
a) Home
b) Insert
c) View
d) Transitions
95. How do you apply the same transition to all slides?
a) Apply to All
b) Repeat
c) Sync
d) Master View
96. Which option lets you reuse slides from another presentation?
a) Insert > Slide from File
b) Insert > Object
c) Insert > Slide Master
d) Insert > New Slide
97. What is the Slide Sorter view used for?
a) Editing text
b) Rearranging slides
c) Applying themes
d) Adding media
98. Which tab allows you to check spelling?
a) Home
b) Review
c) View
d) Insert
99. Which is not a PowerPoint view?
a) Normal
b) Outline
c) Slide Sorter
d) Edit Mode
100. Which file extension belongs to a macro-enabled PowerPoint?
a) .pptx
b) .pptm
c) .pps
d) .ppt
