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Past Questions — 2026
What is the purpose of bookmarks in a web browser?
A)
To block access to certain websites
B)
To organize and save frequently visited websites for quick access
C)
To display advertisements in web browsers
D)
To create new web pages
Bookmarks in a web browser are used to save website addresses so users can return to them quickly without typing the URL again. Therefore, option (b) is correct. Option (a) refers to website blocking or parental controls, option (c) is unrelated to bookmarks, and option (d) refers to web development, not browser bookmarks.
How many pairs of letters are there in the word ‘EXAMINATION’ each of which has as many letters between them as in the English alphabet?
A)
One
B)
Two
C)
Three
D)
Four
Write the word: E X A M I N A T I O N. Now check pairs of letters such that the number of letters between them in the word is the same as the number of letters between them in the English alphabet.
Valid pairs are:
1. E and X → 18 letters between them in the alphabet, and in the word they are separated accordingly.
2. M and O
3. I and N
4. A and I
Thus, the total number of such pairs is 4. Therefore, the correct answer is Four.
Which register holds the address of active memory location?
A)
Control Address Register
B)
Memory Address Register
C)
Arithmetic Register
D)
Index Address Register
The Memory Address Register (MAR) stores the address of the memory location that is currently being accessed by the CPU, whether for reading or writing. Hence it holds the address of the active memory location.
Why others are incorrect:
(a) Control Address Register is related to control operations, not main memory location addressing.
(c) Arithmetic Register is used for arithmetic data/operations, not for storing memory addresses.
(d) Index Address Register is used for indexed addressing and address modification, but it does not specifically hold the currently active memory location address.
Which option allows you to add a watermark to a document?
A)
Insert -> Header
B)
Design -> Watermark
C)
Review -> Watermark
D)
Page Layout -> Watermark
In modern versions of Microsoft Word, the Watermark feature is found under the Design tab. So the correct path is Design -> Watermark.
Why others are incorrect:
(a) Insert -> Header: used for headers, not watermark.
(c) Review -> Watermark: Review tab is for proofing, comments, and tracking changes.
(d) Page Layout -> Watermark: this was used in some older versions, but the standard answer for current MS Word interface is Design -> Watermark.
To insert a hyperlink in a power point slide: I. Choose Insert >> Link (or Hyperlink) II. Press Ctrl + K III. Hyperlinks can’t be inserted in slides
A)
I only
B)
II Only
C)
II and III only
D)
I and II only
In Microsoft PowerPoint, a hyperlink can be inserted by using the Insert tab/menu and choosing Link/Hyperlink, and also by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + K. Therefore statements I and II are correct. Statement III is incorrect because hyperlinks can definitely be inserted into PowerPoint slides.
Find the middle letter between 9th and 19th letters in the English alphabet.
A)
N
B)
L
C)
P
D)
M
The 9th letter of the English alphabet is I and the 19th letter is S. Counting the positions, the middle letter between 9 and 19 is the average: (9 + 19) / 2 = 14. The 14th letter is M. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) M.
In the context of operating systems (OS), what does PCB stand for?
A)
Process Control Block
B)
Primary Code Buffer
C)
Port Control Board
D)
Program Control Board
PCB in operating systems stands for Process Control Block. It is a data structure used by the OS to store information about a process, such as process state, process ID, program counter, CPU registers, memory management information, and scheduling details.
Why others are incorrect:
(b) Primary Code Buffer is not a standard OS term.
(c) Port Control Board is not the meaning of PCB in process management.
(d) Program Control Board is incorrect; the standard term is Process Control Block.
Which of the following is an example of a GUI Operating System?
A)
MS-DOS
B)
Linux Shell
C)
Microsoft Windows
D)
Unix
A GUI (Graphical User Interface) operating system allows users to interact through windows, icons, menus, and pointers. Microsoft Windows is a standard example of a GUI operating system. MS-DOS is command-line based, Linux Shell is a command-line interface, and Unix is traditionally command-line oriented though some versions may support GUI environments.
What does the term “bit” stand for?
A)
Binary Digit
B)
Binary Information Test
C)
Basic Information Transfer
D)
Basic Input Terminal
A bit is the smallest unit of data in computing and the word 'bit' is short for 'binary digit'. It can have only two values: 0 or 1. Hence option (a) is correct. The other options are incorrect because 'Binary Information Test', 'Basic Information Transfer', and 'Basic Input Terminal' are not the expansion of the term bit.
A feature in Microsoft Word which lets you create a batch of documents that are personalized for each recipient using a data source is:
A)
Cross-reference
B)
Mail Merge
C)
Combine
D)
Macro
Mail Merge is the Microsoft Word feature used to create multiple personalized documents such as letters, labels, envelopes, or emails by combining a main document with a data source containing recipient details. Cross-reference is used to refer to other parts of a document, Combine is for merging document revisions, and Macro is used to automate repeated tasks.
What is the short cut key to open the ‘Open dialog box’ in MS word?
A)
F12
B)
Shift F12
C)
Alt + F12
D)
Ctrl + F12
In MS Word, the shortcut key to open the Open dialog box is Ctrl + F12.
Why others are incorrect:
- F12: Opens Save As dialog box.
- Shift + F12: Acts like Save command.
- Alt + F12: Does not open the Open dialog box in standard MS Word shortcuts.
Therefore, the correct answer is Ctrl + F12.
How can you apply a design theme to your PowerPoint presentation? I. Right-click on the slide and choose “Apply Theme” II. Go to the “Design” tab and select a theme III. Use the “Home” tab and click “Themes”
A)
I and III only
B)
II Only
C)
III only
D)
I and II only
In Microsoft PowerPoint, design themes are applied from the Design tab by selecting a theme. So statement II is correct. Statement I is not the standard method because right-clicking a slide does not generally provide an 'Apply Theme' option as the main way to apply themes. Statement III is incorrect because the Home tab does not contain the Themes command. Therefore, only II is correct.
Which of the following is used to determine the largest number / value from the range C6 to C14 in spreadsheet?
A)
=Min(C6:C14)
B)
=MAX(C6:C14)
C)
=LARGE(C6:C14)
D)
=Sum(C6:C14)
The Excel function used to find the largest value in a range is MAX. So, =MAX(C6:C14) returns the highest number from cells C6 to C14. Option (a) MIN gives the smallest value, option (c) LARGE is incomplete because LARGE requires a second argument k (such as LARGE(C6:C14,1)), and option (d) SUM adds all values in the range.
In power point, what can be considered as the easiest way to place the same graphic in the same place in all slides?
A)
Place graphic in Notes Master
B)
Place graphic in Slide Master
C)
Place graphic in Handout Master
D)
Place graphic manually in all slides
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Slide Master controls the common design and layout elements for all slides in a presentation. If you place a graphic in the Slide Master, it will appear in the same position on all slides that use that master. Notes Master affects printed notes pages, Handout Master affects printed handouts, and placing the graphic manually on every slide is not the easiest method.
What is the primary role of DNS in the web?
A)
To host websites
B)
To create new web pages
C)
To translate domain names into IP addresses
D)
To secure websites
DNS (Domain Name System) works like the internet’s phonebook. When a user enters a domain name such as www.example.com, DNS translates that human-readable name into the corresponding IP address so the browser can locate the correct server. इसलिए option (c) is correct. Option (a) is incorrect because hosting is done by web servers/hosting providers, not DNS. Option (b) is incorrect because DNS does not create web pages. Option (d) is incorrect because website security is mainly handled by protocols like HTTPS/SSL, not DNS itself.
How many bits are there in an IPv6 address?
A)
32 bits
B)
64 bits
C)
128 bits
D)
256 bits
An IPv6 address is 128 bits long. IPv4 uses 32 bits, which was not enough for the growing number of devices on the internet, so IPv6 was introduced with a much larger address space. Therefore, option (c) is correct. Option (a) is IPv4, while (b) and (d) are incorrect for standard IPv6 addressing.
IMAP is an email-related communication protocol. What is the full form of IMAP?
A)
Internet Media Access Protocol
B)
Intranet Message Access Protocol
C)
Internet Message Access Protocol
D)
Intranet Media Access Protocol
IMAP stands for Internet Message Access Protocol. It is an email retrieval protocol that allows users to access and manage emails directly on the mail server.
Why others are incorrect:
(a) Internet Media Access Protocol — incorrect expansion of IMAP.
(b) Intranet Message Access Protocol — IMAP is used over the Internet, not specifically an intranet.
(d) Intranet Media Access Protocol — both 'Intranet' and 'Media' are incorrect.
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called:
A)
Interpreter
B)
Simulator
C)
Compiler
D)
Programmer
A compiler translates the entire source program into machine language at once, producing object/executable code. An interpreter translates and executes the program line by line, so option (a) is incorrect. A simulator imitates the working of another system, so option (b) is incorrect. A programmer is a person who writes programs, so option (d) is incorrect.
Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under:
A)
System Software
B)
Application Software
C)
Utilities
D)
None of the above
Operating systems, editors, and debuggers are all examples of system software because they help run, control, and support the computer system and application programs. Application software is meant for end-user tasks like word processing or accounting. Utilities are a subset of system support tools, but the broader and correct category covering operating systems, editors, and debuggers together is system software.
In MS-word, ‘Ctrl+Home’ is used to:
A)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Document
B)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Line
C)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Paragraph
D)
None of the above
In MS Word, the shortcut Ctrl + Home moves the insertion point/cursor directly to the start of the entire document. Therefore, option (a) is correct. Option (b) is incorrect because Home alone generally moves to the beginning of the current line. Option (c) is incorrect because there is no standard Ctrl+Home function for moving only to the beginning of a paragraph. Hence, (d) is also incorrect.
The ‘Page Layout’ tab in word processing software (like Microsoft Word) is used to adjust:
A)
Inserting hyperlinks
B)
Text colour
C)
Fonts and paragraphs
D)
Margins, orientation, and size
The Page Layout tab (called Layout in newer versions of MS Word) is mainly used to control page setup features such as margins, page orientation (portrait/landscape), and paper size.
Why others are incorrect:
(a) Inserting hyperlinks is done from the Insert tab.
(b) Text colour is usually changed from the Home tab under Font settings.
(c) Fonts and paragraphs are mainly managed from the Home tab.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (d).
The main electronic component used in first generation computers was:
A)
Transistors
B)
Vacuum Tubes (or valves)
C)
Integrated Circuits
D)
Microprocessors
First generation computers (about 1940s–1950s) used vacuum tubes as their main electronic switching component. These tubes were large, consumed much power, and produced a lot of heat. Transistors were used in second generation computers, integrated circuits in third generation computers, and microprocessors in fourth generation computers. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
The excel function to display the current date and time in a cell is:
A)
="NOW"( )
B)
="NOW"< >
C)
=NOW( )
D)
=NOW [ ]
In MS Excel, the function that returns the current date and current time is NOW(). Therefore the correct syntax is =NOW().
Why option (c) is correct:
- Excel functions begin with =
- The function name is NOW
- Function arguments, if any, are written inside parentheses
- NOW takes no arguments, so it is written as =NOW()
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (a) ="NOW"( ): Uses quotation marks, which would make it text, not a function name.
- (b) ="NOW"< >: Uses quotation marks and incorrect brackets.
- (d) =NOW [ ]: Excel functions do not use square brackets for normal function syntax.
This error message appears when a formula that refers to a cell, sheet, or range is invalid for calculation:
A)
#NAME
B)
$VALUE
C)
#REF
D)
#ERR
The correct answer is #REF. In MS Excel, the #REF! error appears when a formula contains an invalid cell reference, such as when a referenced cell, range, or sheet has been deleted or is no longer valid.
Why others are incorrect: (a) #NAME? occurs when Excel does not recognize text in a formula, such as a misspelled function name. (b) #VALUE! occurs when the wrong type of argument or operand is used. (d) #ERR is not a standard Excel error message.
Which of the following is not a peripheral device?
A)
Mouse
B)
Keyboard
C)
Motherboard
D)
Printer
Peripheral devices are external or auxiliary hardware used for input, output, or storage, such as a mouse, keyboard, and printer. The motherboard is not a peripheral device; it is the main internal circuit board of the computer that connects and allows communication between all core components. Therefore, option (c) is correct, while (a), (b), and (d) are all peripheral devices.
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