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Q1Computer · Virus & Cyber SecurityUPPSC APS 2023
Verification of a login name and password is known as __.
Answer: D) Authentication
The process of verifying a user's identity is known as authentication. Verifying a login name and password is a common example, which confirms that the user is who they claim to be. This is a fundamental step in system security. -
Q2Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)UPPCL ARO 2018
Which shortcut key is used to enable filtering of selected cells in MS-Excel?
Answer: A) Ctrl+Shift+L
In MS-Excel, the Ctrl+Shift+L shortcut key is used to toggle the AutoFilter on or off for a selected cell range or table. This allows the user to quickly filter data and view only the information that meets specific criteria. -
Q3Computer · Computer Hardware (Input/Output, Buses & Ports)UPPCL Office Assistant-III (Accounts) 2018
Which of the following is not an input device?
Answer: B) Plotter
A plotter is an output device, while touch screen, light pen, and track ball are all input devices. The plotter receives data from the computer to produce graphics and designs on paper, whereas the other devices are used to enter data from the user into the computer. -
Q4Computer · Internet & E-MailUPPSC APS 2023
A Platform where a person writes his opinions, views and career advices is called -
Answer: C) Blog
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Q5Computer · Introduction to ComputerUPSSSC Forest Guard (Van Rakshak) 2025
Artificial Intelligence was introduced in which generation of computers?
Answer: undefined) None of the above
Artificial Intelligence, robotics, natural language processing and machine learning are associated with the fifth generation of computers.
Since fifth generation is not given in the options, 'None of the above' is correct. -
Q6Computer · MemoryRRB NTPC (Undergraduate) CBT-1 2025
The primary purpose of the cache memory is to:
Answer: C) increase the speed of data retrieval
The primary purpose of cache memory is to increase the speed of data retrieval by providing the CPU with faster access to frequently used data and instructions.
It is a high-speed memory located between the CPU and main memory (RAM).
Cache stores copies of data from frequently accessed main memory locations so the CPU can access them quickly without delay.
Hence, the correct answer is (c) increase the speed of data retrieval. -
Q7Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)UPPCL Executive Assistant 2022
If you always want first-line indentation, which of the following indentation options of the Paragraph tab is to be selected in MS-word 365?
Answer: C) First line
In MS-Word, first-line indentation specifically moves the first line of a paragraph to the right. This option is directly available in the Indentation section of the Paragraph dialog box as 'First line', making it the correct choice for achieving consistent firstline indentation. -
Q8Computer · Data Communication, Networking & OSI ModelUPPCL Assistant Accountant 2023
Identify whether the following statements are true or false. i) World wide web (WWW) is a repository of information linked together from points all over the world. ii) The data link layer adds reliability to the physical layer by adding mechanisms to detect and retransmit damage or lost frames. iii) The transport layer divides the stream of bits received from the network layer into manageable data units called frames.
Answer: C) i-True, ii-True, iii-False
Statement (i) correctly defines the WWW. Statement (ii) is true as the Data Link Layer adds reliability by providing mechanisms for frame error detection and retransmission. Statement (iii) is false because the Transport Layer divides data into segments, not frames; framing is the function of the Data Link Layer. -
Q9Computer · Internet & E-MailSSC Delhi Police Constable 2020
Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to move to each open tab on the right in Chrome browser?
Answer: A) Ctrl + Tab
In the Chrome browser, the Ctrl + Tab shortcut is used to move to the next open tab on the right. This keyboard shortcut allows users to navigate easily between open tabs without using the mouse, enhancing browsing efficiency. -
Q10Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) 2025
Which arrangement best supports clear analysis when keeping sales data for different months in Excel?
Answer: B) Using one column for "Month" and other columns for quantities and values, with each row representing one record
The correct answer is (b) Using one column for "Month" and other columns for quantities and values, with each row representing one record.
For clear analysis in Excel, data should be organised in a structured tabular format. Each row should represent one complete record (for example, one sale), and each column should represent a specific field such as Month, Quantity, or Value. This arrangement supports sorting, filtering, formulas, PivotTables, and charts. The other options make analysis difficult because they lack structure and proper organisation. -
Q11Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)UPSSSC Computer Operator 2020
When numbers are entered into the cells of a Microsoft Excel worksheet, they are by default:
Answer: C) Right Aligned
In Microsoft Excel, numbers are by default right-aligned. This design helps in properly displaying numerical data for mathematical operations and enhances readability, whereas text is left-aligned by default. -
Q12Computer · Operating SystemSSC JE 2020
Which among the following is NOT an operating system?
Answer: C) Router
Router is not an operating system but a networking hardware device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Windows, Android, and iOS are all software-based operating systems that manage computer and mobile device resources and provide services for applications. -
Q13Computer · Computer Codes & Boolean DataRRB JE 2014
Which is the universal gate, whose combination can be used to construct the logic of another gate?
Answer: C) NAND
NAND is a universal gate because any other logic gate can be implemented using only NAND gates.
It performs the operation (A · B)’, i.e., the complement of the AND function.
By appropriately wiring NANDs, you can create NOT, AND, OR, NOR, XOR, and XNOR gates.
Universal nature simplifies circuit design and manufacturing using a single gate type. -
Q14Computer · Computer Hardware (Input/Output, Buses & Ports)UPPCL Assistant Accountant 2016
Which of the following is not an output device?
Answer: C) MICR
MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) is an input device used to read special characters printed on bank checks. It inputs data into the computer, whereas plotters, speech synthesizers, and smart terminals are devices that output information from the computer. -
Q15Computer · Computer Hardware (Input/Output, Buses & Ports)SBI Clerk 2009
Which button (Key) is used in combination with another button (Key) to perform a specific task?
Answer: B) Control
The Control (Ctrl) key is a modifier key primarily designed to be used in combination with other keys. It functions to create keyboard shortcuts for specific tasks, such as Ctrl+C for copy and Ctrl+V for paste. The other options are typically used for individual, standalone functions. -
Q16Computer · Introduction to ComputerRRB NTPC Stage-I 2021
Which of the following is not a super computer?
Answer: B) PDA
EKA (India's supercomputer), PARAM (Indian supercomputer series), and Cray-3 (American supercomputer) are all supercomputers. However, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is a handheld personal computing device and does not belong to the supercomputer category. -
Q17Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Allahabad High Court RO 2021
What is the short cut key for centering the text selected by the user in Word?
Answer: C) Ctrl+E
In Microsoft Word, the Ctrl+E shortcut key is used to centeralign the text selected by the user. This command is equivalent to the Center Alignment button located in the Paragraph group under the Home tab. -
Q18Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Constable 2023
Which of the following types of charts is most suitable for displaying trends over time?
Answer: B) Line chart
A line chart is most suitable for displaying trends over time because it connects data points with a continuous line. This allows clear visualization of patterns, increases, or decreases across time periods. It is ideal for time-series data visualization. -
Q19Computer · MS-Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)SSC Delhi Police Constable 2023
If the custom format of a number is XX,XX,XXX then how will 4482023 be displayed in MS Excel 365?
Answer: B) 44,82,023
In Microsoft Excel, when you apply the custom number format # #,##,# ##, the digits are grouped from the right as: last 3 digits, then 2 digits, then 2 digits, and so on.
So, for 4482023, it will be split like this: 44 (lakh), 82 (thousand), 023 (units) → 44,82,023.
This format is commonly used in Indian Numbering System. -
Q20Computer · Internet & E-MailRRB NTPC Stage-I 2021
Which of the following web browsers is NOT a proprietary software?
Answer: B) Mozilla Firefox
Mozilla Firefox is an open-source browser released under the Mozilla Public License.
Internet Explorer, Opera, and Safari are distributed as proprietary software.
Therefore, Mozilla Firefox is the browser that is not proprietary.
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