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What does Ctrl+Home do in Excel?

  • A Go to first worksheet
  • B Go to cell A1
  • C Open Home tab
  • D Save workbook
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Correct Answer: Option B — Go to cell A1
Explanation: Ctrl+Home moves the cursor directly to cell A1, the beginning of the worksheet.
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Which PowerPoint view is best for rearranging slides?

  • A Reading View
  • B Slide Sorter
  • C Notes View
  • D Outline View
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Correct Answer: Option B — Slide Sorter
Explanation: Slide Sorter view displays all slides as thumbnails and makes rearranging presentations easier.
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Which Excel function counts numeric cells?

  • A COUNT()
  • B COUNTA()
  • C SUM()
  • D AVERAGE()
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Correct Answer: Option A — COUNT()
Explanation: COUNT returns the number of cells containing numeric values within a specified range.
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Which database object stores data in MS Access?

  • A Form
  • B Report
  • C Table
  • D Macro
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Correct Answer: Option C — Table
Explanation: Tables are the primary storage objects in Access and contain records organized into rows and columns.
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Which key combination opens the Find dialog box in MS Word?

  • A Ctrl+H
  • B Ctrl+F
  • C Ctrl+N
  • D Ctrl+L
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ctrl+F
Explanation: Ctrl+F opens the Find feature, allowing users to search for words, phrases, or formatting within a document.
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Which Excel symbol is used to begin a formula?

  • A #
  • B @
  • C =
  • D $
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Correct Answer: Option C — =
Explanation: Every formula in Excel begins with an equal sign, indicating that the expression should be calculated.
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Easy ppsc nts

What is a workbook in Microsoft Excel?

  • A A single cell
  • B A chart
  • C A collection of worksheets
  • D A formula
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Correct Answer: Option C — A collection of worksheets
Explanation: A workbook is an Excel file that can contain one or more worksheets and serves as a container for spreadsheet data.
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Which Excel function is used to calculate the average of a range of numbers?

  • A SUM()
  • B COUNT()
  • C AVERAGE()
  • D MAX()
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Correct Answer: Option C — AVERAGE()
Explanation: The AVERAGE function calculates the arithmetic mean of selected values and is widely used in spreadsheet analysis.
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Easy ppsc nts

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

  • A Workbook
  • B Worksheet
  • C Cell
  • D Range
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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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Which shortcut key saves the current document in MS Word?

  • A Ctrl + P
  • B Ctrl + C
  • C Ctrl + S
  • D Ctrl + 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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Which MS Word feature is used to create personalized letters for multiple recipients?

  • A Track Changes
  • B Mail Merge
  • C WordArt
  • D AutoCorrect
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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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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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Easy fpsc nts

What is the role of DNS in networking?

  • A Assign IP addresses
  • B Translate domain names to IP addresses
  • C Transfer files
  • D Encrypt 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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Which protocol retrieves email messages from a mail server?

  • A POP3
  • B SMTP
  • C FTP
  • D HTTP
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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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Which search algorithm checks each element sequentially?

  • A Binary Search
  • B Linear Search
  • C Interpolation Search
  • D Hash 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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Which protocol is used for file transfer over a network?

  • A FTP
  • B HTTP
  • C SMTP
  • D POP3
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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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Which command is used to add new records to a database table?

  • A UPDATE
  • B SELECT
  • C INSERT
  • D ALTER
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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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Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network?

  • A DNS
  • B DHCP
  • C SMTP
  • D SNMP
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Correct Answer: Option B — DHCP
Explanation: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol automatically assigns IP addresses and network configuration information to devices, simplifying network administration.
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Which protocol translates domain names into IP addresses?

  • A HTTP
  • B FTP
  • C DNS
  • D SSH
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Correct Answer: Option C — DNS
Explanation: The Domain Name System (DNS) converts human-readable domain names into numerical IP addresses. This translation allows users to access websites using easy-to-remember names instead of complex numeric addresses.
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Which database key uniquely identifies each record in a table?

  • A Foreign Key
  • B Candidate Key
  • C Primary Key
  • D Composite Key
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Correct Answer: Option C — Primary Key
Explanation: A Primary Key uniquely identifies each record in a database table. It cannot contain duplicate values or NULL values and ensures entity integrity within relational database systems.
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