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NTS MCQs

National Testing Service — Complete MCQ Bank

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NTS tests evaluate aptitude, analytical reasoning, quantitative ability, English and subject knowledge for admissions, scholarships and recruitment.

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1001

What is the intersection of a row and a column in Excel called?

  • AWorkbook
  • BWorksheet
  • CCell
  • DRange
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Correct Answer: Option C — Cell
Explanation: A cell is formed where a row and a column intersect in Excel. Each cell has a unique reference such as A1 or B5.
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1002

Which shortcut key saves the current document in MS Word?

  • ACtrl + P
  • BCtrl + C
  • CCtrl + S
  • DCtrl + D
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ctrl + S
Explanation: Ctrl + S is the standard keyboard shortcut used to save a document in Microsoft Word and many other applications.
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1003

Which MS Word feature is used to create personalized letters for multiple recipients?

  • ATrack Changes
  • BMail Merge
  • CWordArt
  • DAutoCorrect
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Correct Answer: Option B — Mail Merge
Explanation: Mail Merge allows users to create personalized documents for multiple recipients by combining a main document with a data source. It is commonly used for letters, certificates, labels, and mass mailing operations.
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1004

What is the default file extension of a Microsoft Word document in modern versions?

  • A.doc
  • B.txt
  • C.docx
  • D.rtf
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Correct Answer: Option C — .docx
Explanation: Microsoft Word uses the .docx format by default since Office 2007. It is based on Office Open XML standards and supports text, images, formatting, tables, and other document elements while providing better compression and compatibility.
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1005

What is the role of DNS in networking?

  • AAssign IP addresses
  • BTranslate domain names to IP addresses
  • CTransfer files
  • DEncrypt network traffic
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Correct Answer: Option B — Translate domain names to IP addresses
Explanation: DNS converts domain names into IP addresses, allowing systems to locate internet resources.
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1006

Which protocol retrieves email messages from a mail server?

  • APOP3
  • BSMTP
  • CFTP
  • DHTTP
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Correct Answer: Option A — POP3
Explanation: POP3 retrieves emails from a mail server and downloads them to a client device.
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1007

Which search algorithm checks each element sequentially?

  • ABinary Search
  • BLinear Search
  • CInterpolation Search
  • DHash Search
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Correct Answer: Option B — Linear Search
Explanation: Linear Search examines items one by one until the target is found or the list ends.
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1008

Which protocol is used for file transfer over a network?

  • AFTP
  • BHTTP
  • CSMTP
  • DPOP3
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Correct Answer: Option A — FTP
Explanation: FTP is specifically designed for transferring files between systems over a network.
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1009

Which SQL clause is used to filter rows before grouping?

  • AHAVING
  • BGROUP BY
  • CWHERE
  • DORDER BY
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Correct Answer: Option C — WHERE
Explanation: The WHERE clause filters rows before grouping and aggregation are applied.
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1010

Which command is used to add new records to a database table?

  • AUPDATE
  • BSELECT
  • CINSERT
  • DALTER
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Correct Answer: Option C — INSERT
Explanation: The INSERT statement adds new rows into a database table and is one of the most common SQL operations.
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