Computer Awareness is a crucial section for various competitive exams, including the OSSC (Odisha Staff Selection Commission) Excise Sub-Inspector (SI) examination. To assist aspirants in their preparation, here are the top 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) covering a range of topics related to computer fundamentals and applications.
Top 30 Computer Awareness MCQs For OSSC Excise SI
These questions cover a wide range of topics within computer awareness and are designed to help candidates prepare effectively for the OSSC Excise SI examination. Practice these questions thoroughly to enhance your understanding and boost your confidence on exam day.
- How many maximum slides can be added to a PowerPoint presentation?
A) 50
B) 500
C) No fixed number
D) 25
Answer: C) No fixed number - Slide Sorter view can be selected under which of the following categories?
A) Home
B) File
C) Edit
D) View
Answer: D) View - The combination of which keyboard keys can be used as a shortcut to add a new slide in MS PowerPoint?
A) ctrl+S
B) ctrl+L
C) ctrl+M
D) ctrl+N
Answer: C) ctrl+M - Header and Footer option is available under which of the following categories?
A) Insert
B) Design
C) Review
D) View
Answer: A) Insert - Which of the following is not included in the “Insert” category in MS PowerPoint?
A) Shapes
B) Table
C) Equation
D) Animation
Answer: D) Animation - How can you open the column dialogue box?
A) Alt+O+C
B) Alt+A+C
C) Alt+R+C
D) Alt+C
Answer: A) Alt+O+C - Which is the default alignment in MS Word?
A) Right
B) Centre
C) Left
D) Justify
Answer: C) Left - “Ctrl + =” is used for _________
A) Change Alignment
B) Subscript
C) Superscript
D) Change font to Bold
Answer: B) Subscript - A combination of which shortcut keys to use to split a table?
A) Ctrl+shift+enter
B) Ctrl+enter
C) Shift+enter
D) ctrl+alt+S
Answer: A) Ctrl+shift+enter - Which of these is not an example of a First Generation computer?
A) ENIAC
B) Universal Automatic Computer
C) PDP-8
D) EDSAC
Answer: C) PDP-8 - Who invented the INTEL 4004 chip?
A) Ted Hoff
B) Federico Faggin
C) Stan Mazor
D) Ted Hoff, Federico Faggin, and Stan Mazor
Answer: D) Ted Hoff, Federico Faggin, and Stan Mazor - Which of these is not an example of a Microcomputer?
A) Personal Computer
B) Palm Top
C) Laptop
D) LAN
Answer: D) LAN - Which of these was introduced in the second generation of computers?
A) Microprocessors
B) Artificial Intelligence
C) Integrated Circuits
D) Transistors
Answer: D) Transistors - Name the storage device out of the given options
A) Monitor
B) CPU
C) Magnetic Disk
D) SMPS
Answer: C) Magnetic Disk - Which of the following is not a component of MS Access?
A) Tables
B) Forms
C) Module
D) Worksheet
Answer: D) Worksheet - ______ is another name for columns in Microsoft Access tables.
A) Records
B) Fields
C) Datafields
D) Cells
Answer: B) Fields - What is the size of yes/no fields?
A) 1 KB
B) 1 Byte
C) 1 Bit
D) 1 MB
Answer: C) 1 Bit - The tool using which predefined actions which can automate tasks on an Access report is called _________
A) Form
B) Fields
C) Macros
D) Tables
Answer: C) Macros - The first version of MS Access database management system launched by Microsoft was released in the year _______
A) 1991
B) 1992
C) 1993
D) 1994
Answer: B) 1992 - In which year was Windows 8 released?
A) 2009
B) 2008
C) 2012
D) 2013
Answer: C) 2012 - What is the full form of ‘U’ in ‘GUI’?
A) Unified
B) Unfiltered
C) User
D) Utility
Answer: C) User - What is the maximum size of a Word document created in Windows?
A) 1 MB
B) 16 MB
C) 62 MB
D) 32 MB
Answer: D) 32 MB - What are the total number of function keys on a keyboard?
A) 15
B) 13
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: D) 12 - Which of the following does not have a start button?
A) Windows 7
B) Windows XP
C) Windows Vista
D) Windows 8
Answer: D) Windows 8 - _________ shortcut keys must be used to start a new task in MS Outlook.
A) Ctrl+Shift+K
B) Ctrl+Shift+T
C) Ctrl+Shift+N
D) Ctrl+Shift+L
Answer: A) Ctrl+Shift+K - Which of the following tools can be used to check the calendar for the entire team, using MS Outlook?
A) Share calendar
B) Daily task sheet
C) Scheduling Assistant
D) Team Calendar share
Answer: C) Scheduling Assistant - The Photo Editor was renamed to _______ after the introduction of MS Office 2003.
A) Photo Creator
B) Paint
C) Photo Manager
D) Picture Manager
Answer: D) Picture Manager - What function can be performed using the shortcut key ‘ctrl+8’?
A) Switch to mail view
B) Switch to Notes
C) Open Address Book
D) Open Journal
Answer: D) Open Journal - Which of the following is not a function of MS Outlook?
A) Sending/Receiving Mails
B) Organising Meetings and Appointments
C) Creating mail thread of similar emails
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which of the given pairs of keys need to be pressed in order to move at the beginning of a document?
A) F1+A
B) Ctrl+Alt+Home
C) Alt+A
D) Ctrl+Home
Answer: D) Ctrl+Home