Computer Knowledge Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: The main function of the operating system is-
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63ecca46e6cd351b75fdaf60- 1save filefalse
- 2Controlling the hardware and software partfalse
- 3Organizing all the files and foldersfalse
- 4both (b) and (c)true
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Answer : 4. "both (b) and (c)"
Explanation :
The main function of the operating system is to control both the hardware and software components of a computer. It acts as an intermediary, managing hardware resources and allowing software applications to run and interact with the computer's hardware. While organizing files and folders is a task performed by the operating system, its primary role is to facilitate communication between software and hardware, ensuring the computer functions properly.
Q: Where is the file saved by copy command temporarily saved?
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63eccc07e6cd351b75fdb6e0- 1clip boardtrue
- 2printerfalse
- 3pastefalse
- 4objectfalse
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Answer : 1. "clip board"
Explanation :
When you use the copy command (Ctrl+C on Windows) to copy a file or text, the data is temporarily saved in an area of the computer's memory called the clipboard. The clipboard is a temporary storage location that holds the data you have copied or cut until you paste it elsewhere (using Ctrl+V on Windows). The clipboard allows you to move or duplicate data within or between applications.
Q: Windows 8 is part of the ……… family of operating systems.
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63eccc59aa2a114c951edf75- 1Windows APfalse
- 2Windows NTtrue
- 3Windows 8xfalse
- 4Windows NETfalse
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Answer : 2. "Windows NT"
Explanation :
Windows 8 is part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. Windows NT is a family of operating systems produced by Microsoft, which includes Windows NT 3.1, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. The Windows NT architecture is known for its stability, security, and advanced features, making it suitable for both personal and enterprise use.
Q: Which of the following is not a feature of Windows 8?
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63ecccb035d86258ec99fdc1- 1support for ARM processorfalse
- 2Urban User Interfacetrue
- 3support for touch screenfalse
- 4advanced power managementfalse
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Answer : 2. "Urban User Interface"
Explanation :
"Urban User Interface" is not a recognized feature of Windows 8. The correct term for the user interface introduced in Windows 8 is the Modern UI or Metro interface, characterized by its tile-based design.
The other features listed—support for ARM processors, support for touch screens, and advanced power management—were indeed features of Windows 8.
Q: How do you open a Search window from the Metro screen?
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63eccd01b0030e718d7cef96- 1Windows Key + Strue
- 2Click on the search tilefalse
- 3Type the word searchfalse
- 4Window key + Ffalse
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Answer : 1. "Windows Key + S"
Explanation :
To open a Search window from the Metro screen (also known as the Start screen) in Windows 8 and later versions, you can press the Windows Key + S keyboard shortcut. This will bring up the Search charm, allowing you to search for apps, files, settings, and other content on your computer.
Q: The extension of MS Excel's workbook or file is-
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63ecce3faa2a114c951ee1ae- 1.DOCfalse
- 2.XLXfalse
- 3.XLCfalse
- 4.XLSXtrue
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Answer : 4. ".XLSX"
Q: Modification of the work done in a cell is called-
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63ecd1757407bd1b2d2edb6e- 1Editingfalse
- 2rangetrue
- 3fixingfalse
- 4none of the abovefalse
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Answer : 2. "range"
Explanation :
Actually, the modification of the work done in a cell in Excel is typically referred to as "editing" the cell, not "range." Editing a cell means changing or modifying the data or formula within that specific cell. A "range" in Excel refers to a group of two or more cells on a worksheet. When you edit a cell, you are making changes to the content of that particular cell.
Q: The number of rows in Excel 2003 is ______.
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63ecd224e6cd351b75fdc8a1- 165535false
- 265536true
- 365534false
- 465533false
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Answer : 2. "65536"
Explanation :
In Excel 2003, the number of rows is 65,536. Each worksheet in Excel 2003 consists of 65,536 rows and 256 columns.