MS-CIT Computer Course MCQ Practice Test – 30 Questions with Answers
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1. Computer basics
Which part of the computer is called its 'brain'?
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✅ Answer: B. CPU
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) processes all instructions, so it is called the brain of the computer.
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2. Computer basics
1 byte is equal to how many bits?
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✅ Answer: C. 8
1 byte = 8 bits (4 bits make a nibble).
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3. Computer basics
Which memory loses its data when the power is switched off?
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✅ Answer: D. RAM
RAM is volatile memory – its contents are lost when power goes off.
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4. Digital India / UPI
When do you need to enter your UPI PIN?
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✅ Answer: A. Only when sending or paying money
The UPI PIN is needed only to send money; you never need it to receive money – a 'scan to receive' request is a fraud.
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5. Input/Output
Which of these is an input device?
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✅ Answer: C. Scanner
A scanner sends a picture of paper into the computer, so it is an input device.
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6. Input/Output
Which device works as both input and output?
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✅ Answer: A. Touch screen
A touch screen shows output and also takes your touch as input.
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7. Input/Output
Printed output on paper is called:
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✅ Answer: B. Hard copy
Output printed on paper is a hard copy; output on the screen is a soft copy.
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8. Input/Output
Which technology do banks use to read the special numbers printed at the bottom of a cheque?
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✅ Answer: C. MICR
MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) reads the magnetic-ink numbers on cheques.
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9. Windows & files
Which of these is an operating system?
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✅ Answer: D. Windows
Windows manages the computer's hardware and runs other programs – it is an operating system.
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10. Windows & files
Where does a file go when you delete it normally (with the Delete key)?
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✅ Answer: A. Recycle Bin
A normally deleted file goes to the Recycle Bin and can be restored; Shift+Delete removes it permanently.
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11. Windows & files
Which key is used to rename a selected file or folder in Windows?
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✅ Answer: B. F2
F2 renames the selected file or folder.
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12. Windows & files
Which shortcut switches between open windows/programs?
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✅ Answer: C. Alt + Tab
Alt + Tab switches between open windows; Alt + F4 closes the active window.
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13. Windows & files
What is the file extension of a Word document (Word 2007 and later)?
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✅ Answer: C. .docx
Word files are saved as .docx; Excel uses .xlsx and PowerPoint uses .pptx.
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14. MS Word
Which shortcut makes the selected text bold in MS Word?
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✅ Answer: A. Ctrl + B
Ctrl + B = Bold, Ctrl + I = Italic, Ctrl + U = Underline.
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15. MS Word
Which shortcut centre-aligns text in MS Word?
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✅ Answer: B. Ctrl + E
Ctrl + E centres text; Ctrl + C is copy, Ctrl + J justifies and Ctrl + R right-aligns.
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16. MS Word
In MS Word, which tab has the Mail Merge feature?
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✅ Answer: D. Mailings
Mail Merge (one letter to many people) is in the Mailings tab.
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17. MS Word
Which key runs the Spelling & Grammar check in MS Word?
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✅ Answer: A. F7
F7 starts the spelling and grammar check in Word.
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18. MS Word
Which shortcut opens 'Find and Replace' (Replace tab) in MS Word?
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✅ Answer: C. Ctrl + H
Ctrl + H opens Replace; Ctrl + F only finds.
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19. MS Excel
In MS Excel, every formula must begin with which sign?
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✅ Answer: B. =
Excel treats an entry as a formula only when it starts with =.
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20. MS Excel
Cells A1 to A3 contain 10, 20 and 30. What will =AVERAGE(A1:A3) show?
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✅ Answer: D. 20
(10 + 20 + 30) ÷ 3 = 60 ÷ 3 = 20.
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21. MS Excel
Cells B1 to B4 contain 5, 15, 25 and 5. What will =SUM(B1:B4) show?
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✅ Answer: A. 50
5 + 15 + 25 + 5 = 50.
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22. MS Excel
C2 has 28. What will =IF(C2>=35,"Pass","Fail") show?
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✅ Answer: B. Fail
28 is not greater than or equal to 35, so the condition is false and IF shows "Fail".
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23. MS Excel
In Excel, the address B5 means:
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✅ Answer: C. Column B, row 5
A cell address is the column letter followed by the row number.
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24. MS Excel
Which Excel error appears when a number is divided by zero?
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✅ Answer: D. #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! means a division by zero (or by an empty cell).
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25. MS Excel
Which reference stays fixed when a formula is copied to other cells?
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✅ Answer: A. $A$1
$A$1 is an absolute reference (press F4 to add the $ signs); A1 is relative and changes.
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26. MS PowerPoint
Which key starts a PowerPoint slide show from the first slide?
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✅ Answer: B. F5
F5 starts from the first slide, Shift + F5 from the current slide, Esc ends the show.
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27. MS PowerPoint
In PowerPoint, the effect shown while moving from one slide to the next is called:
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✅ Answer: C. Transition
A transition works between slides; an animation works on an object inside a slide.
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28. Internet & e-mail
In an e-mail, which field hides the receivers' addresses from each other?
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✅ Answer: D. BCC
BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) addresses are hidden from the other receivers.
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29. Internet & e-mail
What does a website address starting with 'https' and showing a padlock mean?
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✅ Answer: A. The connection is encrypted (secure)
https means data between you and the site is encrypted; it does not by itself prove the site is genuine.
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30. Cyber safety
Someone calling as 'bank staff' asks for the OTP you just received. What should you do?
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✅ Answer: B. Never share it; cut the call and report on 1930 if money is lost
Banks never ask for your OTP, PIN or CVV; 1930 is the national cyber crime helpline.
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