100 General Questions on Computer Fundamentals

1. What is the basic unit of data storage in a computer?

a) Bit
b) Byte
c) Kilobyte
d) Megabyte
Answer: A
2. Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?
a) Motherboard
b) CPU
c) RAM
d) Hard Drive
Answer: B
3. What is the primary function of the operating system?
a) Manage hardware resources
b) Run applications
c) Provide a user interface
d) All of the above
Answer: D
4. Which type of software is designed to perform specific tasks, such as word
processing or spreadsheets?
a) System software
b) Application software
c) Utility software
d) Firmware
 Answer: B
5. Which storage device is considered volatile, meaning its data is lost when the
power is turned off?
a) Hard Drive
b) ROM
c) RAM
d) Flash Drive
Answer: C
6. What is the primary function of a motherboard?
a) Process data
b) Store data
c) Connect all components of the computer
d) Display output
Answer: C
7. What is the primary function of a computer?
a) To store data
b) To process information
c) To communicate with other computers
d) All of the above
Answer: D
8. What is the full form of RAM?
a) Random Access Memory
b) Read Only Memory
c) Read Access Memory
d) Random Access Module
Answer: A
9. What is the purpose of a power supply unit (PSU)?
a) Convert AC power to DC power for the computer components
b) Store data
c) Process instructions
d) Display output
Answer: A
10. What is the full form of ROM?
a) Read Only Memory
b) Random Access Memory
c) Read Access Memory
d) Random Access Module
Answer: A
11. What are the database objects in MS-Access?
a) Table
b) Form
c) Report
d) All
Answer: D
12 Which of the following is NOT an input device?
a) Keyboard
b) Mouse
c) Monitor
d) Scanner
Answer: C
13. Which of the following is NOT an output device?
 a) Printer
b) Speaker
c) Microphone
d) Projector
Answer: C
14. What is a byte?
a) A group of 8 bits
b) A group of 16 bits
c) A group of 32 bits
Answer: A
15. What is a port?
a) A connector that allows devices to be connected to a computer
b) A type of memory
c) A type of input device
d) A type of output device
Answer: A
16. What is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
a) A type of primary storage
b) A type of secondary storage
c) A type of input device
d) A type of output device
Answer: B
17. What is a scanner?
a) An input device that converts paper documents into digital
b) An output device that prints documents
 c) A type of network device
d) A type of software
Answer: A
18. What is a projector?
a) An output device that displays data on a large screen
b) An input device that scans documents
c) A type of network device
d) A type of software
Answer: A
19. What is a speaker?
• a) An output device that produces sound
• b) An input device that records sound
• c) A type of network device
• d) A type of software
Answer: A
20. What is a microphone?
• a) An output device that produces sound
• b) An input device that records sound
• c) A type of network device
e) A type of software
Answer: A
21. What is the purpose of encryption?
a) Convert data into a code
b) Protect data from unauthorized access
c) Store data
 d) All of the above
Answer: b) Protect data from unauthorized access
22. What is a device driver?
a) A software program that allows the operating system to communicate with
hardware devices.
b) A type of hardware device.
c) A type of network protocol.
d) A type of application software.
Answer: A
23. What is Microsoft Edge in Windows 10?
a) A web browser.
b) A word processor.
c) A spreadsheet program.
d) A presentation software.
Answer: A web browser.
24. What is File Explorer in Windows 10?
a) A program for managing files and folders.
b) A web browser.
c) A word processor.
d) A spreadsheet program.
Answer: A program for managing files and folders.
25. What is the Control Panel in Windows 10?
a) A tool for managing system settings.
b) A game.
c) A web browser.
d) A file explorer.
Answer: A tool for managing system settings
26. What is Windows Update?
a) A service that automatically downloads and installs updates for Windows.
 b) A security software.
c) A web browser.
d) A game.
Answer: A service that automatically downloads and installs updates for Windows.
27.What is Windows Defender?
a) A built-in antivirus.
b) A firewall.
c) A web browser.
d) A game.
Answer: A built-in antivirus.
28. What is a Windows Store app?
a) An app downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
b) A desktop app.
c) A web app.
d) A legacy app.
Answer: An app downloaded from the Microsoft Store.
29.To create a new user account in Windows 10 open:
a) User file
b) Setting
c) This pc
d) None
Answer: B
30. To change the desktop background in Windows 10 open:
a) Conrol panel
b) User file
c) This pc
d) Setting
Answer: D
31.What is Microsoft Word primarily used for?
A. Creating spreadsheets
B. Developing presentations
C. Creating and editing text documents
D. Designing web pages
Answer: C
32.Which of the following is NOT a basic component of the Microsoft Word
interface?
A. Title bar
B. Menu bar
C. Status bar
D. Taskbar
Answer: D
33.What is the default font and font size in Microsoft Word?
A. Times New Roman, 12
B. Arial, 10
C. Calibri, 11
D. Courier New, 12
Answer: C
34. Which shortcut key is used to undo the last action in Microsoft Word?
A. Ctrl+Z
B. Ctrl+Y
C. Ctrl+X
D. Ctrl+C
Answer: A
35. What is the purpose of the "Home" tab in the Ribbon?
 A. Inserting images and tables
B. Formatting text and paragraphs
C. Creating page layouts and headers/footers
D. Checking spelling and grammar
Answer: B
36. How do you change the font style of selected text?
A. Use the "Font" dropdown menu on the "Home" tab
B. Right-click on the selected text and choose "Font"
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
37. What is the purpose of the "Line Spacing" option?
A. Adjusting the distance between lines of text
B. Aligning text to the left, right, center, or justified
C. Changing the font size of the text
D. Adding a border to the text
Answer: A
38. How do you insert a page break into a document?
A. Go to the "Insert" tab and choose "Page Break"
B. Press Ctrl+Enter
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
39. What is the purpose of the "Find and Replace" feature?
A. Searching for specific text or formatting
 B. Replacing text or formatting with something else
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
40. How do you create a numbered list?
A. Go to the "Home" tab and click the numbered list button
B. Press Ctrl+Shift+L
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
41. What is a header?
A. Text or graphics that appear at the top of every page
B. Text or graphics that appear at the bottom of every page
C. A section of a document with its own formatting
D. A table of contents
Answer: A
42. How do you insert a table into a document?
A. Go to the "Insert" tab and choose "Table"
B. Press Ctrl+T
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
43. What is a footnote?
A. A note at the bottom of a page that references a specific part of the text
B. A note at the end of a document that references a specific part of the text
 C. A comment added to a document
D. A citation to a source
Answer: A
44. How do you save a document as a PDF file?
A. Go to "File" > "Save As" and choose "PDF" as the file format
B. Use the "Print" command and choose "Save as PDF" as the printer
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
45. How do you insert a picture into a document?
A. Go to the "Insert" tab and choose "Picture"
B. Right-click in the document and choose "Insert Picture"
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
46. What is the purpose of the "Styles" pane?
A. Applying predefined formatting to text
B. Creating custom formatting styles
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer: C
47. How do you add a watermark to a document?
A. Go to the "Insert" tab and choose "Watermark"
B. Go to the "Page Layout" tab and choose "Watermark"
C. Both A and B
 D. Neither A nor B
Answer: B
48. Which of the following is the latest version of the Windows operating system?
A. Windows 10
B. Windows 11
C. Windows 12
D. Windows XP
Answer: B
49. What is the function of the Taskbar in Windows?
A. To display open windows and programs
B. To manage files and folders
C. To edit documents
D. To browse the internet
Answer: A
50. Which key combination is used to open the Run dialog box in Windows?
A. Ctrl+Alt+Del
B. Ctrl+Shift+Esc
C. Windows+R
D. Alt+F4
Answer: C
51. What is the default extension for an Excel file?
A. .doc
B. .txt
C. .xlsx
D. .ppt
 Answer: C
52. Which function calculates the average of a range of cells in Excel?
A. SUM
B. AVERAGE
C. COUNT
D. MAX
Answer: B
53. How do you insert a new row in Excel?
A. Right-click on the row header and select "Insert"
B. Go to the "Insert" tab and select "Rows"
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: C
54. What is the purpose of the "Format Painter" in Excel?
A. To apply formatting to multiple cells
B. To create charts
C. To sort data
D. To filter data
Answer: A
55. Which function is used to find the largest value in a range of cells in Excel?
A. MIN
B. MAX
C. SUM
D. AVERAGE
Answer: B
56. What is the default extension for a PowerPoint presentation file?
A. .docx
B. .xlsx
C. .pptx
D. .pdf
Answer: C
57. Which tab in PowerPoint allows you to add images, shapes, and other objects to a
slide?
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Design
D. Slide Show
Answer: B
58. What is the purpose of the "Slide Transition" feature in PowerPoint?
A. To add animation effects to text and objects
B. To control the timing of slides
C. To apply a design theme to a presentation
D. To create a new slide
Answer: B
59. How do you start a slide show in PowerPoint?
A. Press F5
B. Click the "Slide Show" tab and select "From Beginning"
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: C
60. What is the function of the "Notes" pane in PowerPoint?
 A. To add speaker notes to a slide
B. To create a table of contents
C. To insert a hyperlink
D. To change the slide layout
Answer: A
61. What is the primary function of Microsoft Access?
A. To create and manage databases
B. To create presentations
C. To edit spreadsheets
D. To write documents
Answer: A
62. What is a "table" in Access?
A. A collection of related records
B. A query that retrieves specific data
C. A form that allows users to enter and edit data
D. A report that summarizes data
Answer: A
63. What is a "form" in Access?
A. A collection of related records
B. A query that retrieves specific data
C. A form that allows users to enter and edit data
D. A report that summarizes data
Answer: C
64. What is a "report" in Access?
A. A collection of related records
 B. A query that retrieves specific data
C. A form that allows users to enter and edit data
D. A report that summarizes data
Answer: D
65. Which shortcut key is used to undo the last action in most Windows applications?
A. Ctrl+Z
B. Ctrl+X
C. Ctrl+C
D. Ctrl+V
Answer: A
66. What is the purpose of the "File Explorer" in Windows?
A. To manage files and folders
B. To browse the internet
C. To create documents
D. To play music
Answer: A
67. Which function in Excel is used to calculate the sum of a range of cells?
A. SUM
B. AVERAGE
C. COUNT
D. MAX
Answer: A
68. What is the purpose of the "Sort" function in Excel?
A. To arrange data in alphabetical or numerical order
B. To filter data based on specific criteria
 C. To create a chart
D. To insert a comment
Answer: A
69. Which tab in PowerPoint allows you to change the design theme of a
presentation?
A. Home
B. Insert
C. Design
D. Slide Show
Answer: C
70. What is the purpose of a "primary key" in Access?
A. To uniquely identify each record in a table
B. To sort data in alphabetical or numerical order
C. To filter data based on specific criteria
D. To create a relationship between two tables
Answer: A
71. Which of the following is not a type of chart that can be created in Excel?
A. Line chart
B. Pie chart
C. Bar chart
D. Flowchart
Answer: D
72. What is the purpose of the "Print Preview" function in PowerPoint?
A. To view how a slide show will look when printed
B. To check for spelling and grammar errors
C. To add speaker notes to a slide
 D. To change the slide layout
Answer: A
73. Which key is used to open the Start menu?
A. Ctrl+Alt+Del
B. Ctrl+Shift+Esc
C. Windows+R
D. Windows key
Answer: D
74. What is the purpose of the "Recycle Bin" in Windows?
A. To store deleted files and folders temporarily
B. To permanently delete files and folders
C. To compress files and folders
D. To backup files and folders
Answer: A
75. Which function in Excel is used to count the number of cells in a range that meet
a certain condition?
A. SUMIF
B. COUNTIF
C. AVERAGEIF
D. MAXIF
Answer: B
76. Which key is used to minimize all open windows in Windows?
A. Windows+D
B. Windows+M
C. Alt+F4
D. Ctrl+Shift+Esc
 Answer: B
77. What is the purpose of the Task Manager in Windows?
A. To monitor system performance and running processes
B. To manage files and folders
C. To edit documents
D. To browse the internet
Answer: A
78. What is a formula in Excel?
A. A mathematical expression that performs calculations
B. A text string that can be formatted
C. A chart that visualizes data
D. A database that stores information
Answer: A
79. How do you create a chart in Excel?
A. Select the data you want to chart and click the "Insert" tab
B. Go to the "Data" tab and select "Create Chart"
C. Right-click on a cell and select "Insert Chart"
D. None of the above
Answer: A
80. What is the purpose of the "Filter" function in Excel?
A. To sort data in alphabetical or numerical order
B. To display only the rows that meet specific criteria
C. To create a chart
D. To insert a comment
Answer: B
81. What is the purpose of the "Slide Show" tab in PowerPoint?
A. To create new slides
B. To design the layout of slides
C. To control the presentation of slides
D. To add text and images to slides
Answer: C
82. How do you add a new slide to a PowerPoint presentation?
A. Press the "Enter" key
B. Click the "New Slide" button on the "Home" tab
C. Right-click on a slide and select "New Slide"
D. All of the above
Answer: D
83. What is the purpose of the "Design" tab in PowerPoint?
A. To add text and images to slides
B. To control the presentation of slides
C. To change the appearance of slides
D. To create a new presentation
Answer: C
84. What is a "relationship" in Access?
A. A connection between two tables based on a common field
B. A formula that performs calculations
C. A query that retrieves specific data
D. A form that allows users to enter and edit data
Answer: A
85. Which key is used to copy selected text or files in Windows?
A. Ctrl+X
B. Ctrl+C
C. Ctrl+V
D. Ctrl+Z
Answer: B
86. What is the purpose of the "Paste Special" function in Excel?
A. To paste data in a specific format
B. To paste a formula
C. To paste a chart
D. To paste a comment
Answer: A
87. How do you add a footnote to a slide in PowerPoint?
A. Go to the "Insert" tab and select "Footnote"
B. Right-click on the slide and select "Add Footnote"
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above
Answer: A
88. What is the purpose of the "Print Preview" function in Access?
A. To view how a report will look when printed
B. To check for errors in a query
C. To test a form
D. To create a new table
Answer: A
89. Which function in Excel is used to find the smallest value in a range of cells?
A. MIN
B. MAX
C. SUM
D. AVERAGE
Answer: A
90. What is the purpose of the "Taskbar" in Windows?
A. To display open windows and programs
B. To manage files and folders
C. To edit documents
D. To browse the internet
Answer: A
91. Which key is used to open the Run dialog box in Windows?
A. Ctrl+Alt+Del
B. Ctrl+Shift+Esc
C. Windows+R
D. Alt+F4
Answer: C
92. What is the primary function of the CPU?
a) Store data
b) Execute instructions
c) Display output
d) Manage input/output operations
Answer: b
93. Which type of memory is volatile?
a) ROM
b) RAM
c) BIOS
d) Flash memory
Answer: b
94. Which of the following is an input device?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
Answer: C
95. What is the primary function of a scanner?
a) To display images
b) To print documents
c) To input images and text
d) To store data
Answer: C
96. What is the primary function of a printer?
a) To input data
b) To store data
c) To display output
d) To produce hard copies
Answer: d
97. Which type of storage device is the fastest?
a) Hard disk drive (HDD)
b) Solid-state drive (SSD)
c) Optical disc
d) USB flash drive
Answer: b
98. What is the primary function of a power supply unit (PSU)?
a) To cool the computer
b) To store data
c) To provide power to the computer components
d) To control input/output devices
Answer: c
99. What is the purpose of a heat sink and fan?
a) To cool the CPU
b) To store data
c) To provide power to the computer components
d) To control input/output devices
Answer: a
100. Which software we use to reset computer password?
a) Rufus
b) Password Reseter
c) Remover
d) Pc-Unlocker
Answer: D