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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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What is Track Changes used for in Word?

  • A Database management
  • B Reviewing edits
  • C Creating charts
  • D Printing documents
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Correct Answer: Option B — Reviewing edits
Explanation: Track Changes records modifications made to a document so reviewers can accept or reject them later.
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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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What is the purpose of Slide Master in PowerPoint?

  • A Print slides
  • B Control overall slide design
  • C Insert videos
  • D Check spelling
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Correct Answer: Option B — Control overall slide design
Explanation: Slide Master allows users to apply consistent formatting, layouts, and styles across an entire presentation.
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Which Excel reference remains fixed when copied?

  • A Relative Reference
  • B Mixed Reference
  • C Absolute Reference
  • D Dynamic Reference
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Correct Answer: Option C — Absolute Reference
Explanation: Absolute references use dollar signs and do not change when formulas are copied to other cells.
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What does VLOOKUP do in Excel?

  • A Creates charts
  • B Searches values vertically
  • C Deletes rows
  • D Sorts data
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Correct Answer: Option B — Searches values vertically
Explanation: VLOOKUP searches for a value in the first column of a table and returns related information from another column.
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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 feature in Excel is used to summarize large datasets?

  • A Spell Check
  • B Pivot Table
  • C WordArt
  • D AutoFill
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Correct Answer: Option B — Pivot Table
Explanation: Pivot Tables allow users to summarize, analyze, and organize large amounts of data efficiently.
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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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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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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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Which software development model follows a sequential approach?

  • A Agile
  • B Scrum
  • C Waterfall
  • D DevOps
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Correct Answer: Option C — Waterfall
Explanation: The Waterfall model progresses through defined phases in sequence and is suitable for stable requirements.
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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 normal form eliminates transitive dependencies?

  • A First Normal Form
  • B Second Normal Form
  • C Third Normal Form
  • D Boyce-Codd Normal Form
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Correct Answer: Option C — Third Normal Form
Explanation: Third Normal Form removes transitive dependencies and improves database consistency.
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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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