Basic Computer Skills Part 3

Total Questions: 50

1 - What does "DNS" stand for :(Networking)

A ) Domain name system ✅
B ) Data network service
C ) Digital naming system
D ) Dynamic network solution

2 - How do you create a drop-down list ?(MS Excel)

A ) Data >data visualisation ✅
B ) Insult> list
C ) Formulas> create list
D ) Review> list

3 - What is the purpose of email filters:( email)

A ) Organize incoming email
B ) Block spam
C ) Both a and b ✅
D ) Encrypt emails

4 - How do you record a slide show with narration ?(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Slideshow >record slideshow ✅
B ) Insert> audio
C ) Review >record
D ) View> record

5 - What is a "Phishing " attack?( Internet)

A ) Fishing for data
B ) Virus infection
C ) Fake emails/website stealing info ✅
D ) Hardware damage

6 - What is the characteristics of a strong password :(security)

A ) Uses personal info
B ) shorter length
C ) Common words
D ) Mixes letters, numbers, symbols ✅

7 - What is the function of GPU ?(Computer basics)

A ) Process graphics ✅
B ) Store files
C ) Connect to internet
D ) Print documents

8 - How do you insert a comment ?(MS word)

A ) Review >new document
B ) Insert >comment
C ) Ctrl + alt +M
D ) Both a and c ✅

9 - Which tool is used for online surveys :(Online tools)

A ) Google forms ✅
B ) Google docs
C ) Google sheets
D ) Google slides

10 - What does "pivotTable" do ?(MS Excel)

A ) Creates charts
B ) Formats cells
C ) Checks spelling
D ) Summarizes large datasets ✅

11 - How do you create a table of contents automatically ?(MS word)

A ) References >table of contents ✅
B ) Insert> table
C ) Layout >contents
D ) View> contents

12 - What is the purpose of "Read recipient " in emails :(Email)

A ) Track when email is opened ✅
B ) Encrypt email
C ) Make email bold
D ) Delete email automatically

13 - Which of these is an input device :(computer basics)

A ) Printer
B ) Monitor
C ) Speaker
D ) Scanner ✅

14 - What does the COUNTIF() function do?( MS Excel)

A ) Adds numbers
B ) Averages values
C ) Rounds numbers
D ) Counts cells meeting a condition ✅

15 - What is the purpose of a browser's "Incognito Mode"?(Internet)

A ) No history saved ✅
B ) Block all ads
C ) Changing IP address
D ) Faster browsing

16 - What is ransomware? (Security)

A ) Free anti-virus
B ) Email filter
C ) Fast internet connection
D ) Software that incorps files for random ✅

17 - How do you hide a slide during presentation :(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Right click> hide slide ✅
B ) Delete the slide
C ) Slide show >skip slide
D ) Format >hide

18 - What does "MAC Address" stand for ?(Networking?)

A ) Media access control ✅
B ) Memory assess code
C ) Microsoft access control
D ) Multi address code

19 - Which function extracts text from a string:( MS Excel)

A ) LEFT() ✅
B ) SUM ()
C ) IF()
D ) ROUND ()

20 - Which tool is used for project management ?(Online tools)

A ) Photoshop
B ) Notepad
C ) Calculator
D ) Trello ✅

21 - What is the purpose of UPS ?(Computer basics)

A ) Provide backup power ✅
B ) Increase internet speed
C ) Cool the computer
D ) Print documents

22 - How do you track changes in a document ?(MS word)

A ) Review> track changes ✅
B ) View >changes
C ) Insert> tracking
D ) Format> track

23 - What is a firewall in computing :

A ) Security barrier ✅
B ) Cooling system
C ) Display filter
D ) Virus type

Explanation:

➡️ A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

✅ Firewall refers to a system that protects a computer or network from unauthorized access.

🔒 Explanation for Exams:

A firewall is:

  • ✅ A network security system (hardware or software).
  • ✅ It blocks unauthorized access to or from a private network.
  • ✅ Works by filtering data packets based on security rules.

24 - What is the purpose of "Rules "in email clients :(Email)

A ) Change font size
B ) Increase storage
C ) Automatic email organisation ✅
D ) Encrypt messages

26 - What is a "zero-day "volunterability :(security)

A ) Password reset
B ) Unknown security flaw ✅
C ) Backup system
D ) New software

27 - Which function returns the current date?( MS Excel)

A ) NOW ()
B ) DATE()
C ) TODAY() ✅
D ) CURRENT ()

28 - What does "BIOS" stand for :(Computer basics)

A ) Basic Internet /operating system
B ) Binary input/ output standard
C ) Basic input/output system ✅
D ) Boot input /output system

29 - How do you insert a watermark ?(MS word)

A ) Design >watermark ✅
B ) Insert >watermark
C ) View> watermark
D ) Layout> water park

30 - What is social engineering?( Online safety)

A ) Computer programming
B ) Network cabling
C ) Graphic design
D ) Manipulating people to reveal information ✅

31 - What is a purpose of" proxy server " :(networking)

A ) Print documents
B ) Intermediary for request ✅
C ) Increase storage
D ) Cool systems

32 - How do you remove duplicates:(MS Excel)

A ) Data> remove duplicates ✅
B ) Home >delete
C ) Formulas> remove
D ) Review> duplicates

33 - What is" IMAP" in email :(Email)

A ) Email attachment
B ) Font style
C ) Spam filter
D ) Protocol to access email on server ✅

34 - What do you add a video to a slide?( MS PowerPoint)

A ) Insert> video ✅
B ) Design >media
C ) View> video
D ) Format >video

35 - What is "bandwidth "?(Internet)

A ) Website design
B ) Data transfer capacity ✅
C ) Internet provider
D ) Browser type

36 - What is "encryption "?(security)

A ) Deleting file
B ) Printing documents
C ) Securing data by recording ✅
D ) Scanning images

37 - What is" SSD"?( Computer basics)

A ) Super speed device
B ) Solid state drive ✅
C ) System storage disck
D ) Secure software drive

38 - How do you create a mail merge ?(MS word)

A ) Mailing >start mailmerge ✅
B ) Insert >merge
C ) Review >merge
D ) View > Mailing

39 - Which tool is used for video conferencing :(Online tools)

A ) Photoshop
B ) Zoom ✅
C ) Notepad
D ) Excel

40 - What does the SUMIF() function do ?(MS Excel)

A ) Counts cells
B ) Averages values
C ) Adds cells meeting criteria ✅
D ) Rounds numbers

41 - How do you create columns in a document ?(MS word)

A ) Layout > Columns ✅
B ) Insert> columns
C ) Format> columns
D ) View> columns

42 - What is the purpose of "flagging" an email:( Email)

A ) Mark for follow up ✅
B ) Delete email
C ) Encrypt email
D ) Change font color

44 - How do you create a named range?( MS Excel)

A ) Data> name range
B ) Insert >name
C ) Formulas >define name ✅
D ) View >name

45 - What is" ISP" shows for?( Internet)

A ) Internet system process
B ) Internet security program
C ) Internet service provider ✅
D ) International software protocol

46 - What is "Whaling" in cybersecurity :(security)

A ) A type of virus
B ) Network cabling
C ) Data backup
D ) Targeting senior executives ✅

47 - How do you align objects perfectly ?(MS PowerPoint)

A ) Format> align ✅
B ) View> Grilling
C ) Insert> Alignment
D ) Design> Layout

48 - What does "FTP" stand for :(networking)

A ) Fast transfer process
B ) File transfer protocol ✅
C ) Formal transmission protocol
D ) Flexible transfer program

49 - Which platform is best for cloud storage :(Online tools)

A ) Notepad
B ) Calculator
C ) Google drive ✅
D ) Microsoft paint

50 - Which function returns the current date and time ?(MS Excel)

A ) NOW() ✅
B ) TODAY ()
C ) CURRENT ()
D ) DATE()