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Computer Generations

Medium
Computer Science

IBM 1401 is ____.

A
First Generation Computer
B
Second Generation Computer
C
Third Generation Computer
D
Fourth Generation Computer
Explanation and memory cue

IBM 1401 is a second-generation computer that used transistors instead of vacuum tubes. It was widely used in business applications during the early 1960s due to its improved speed, reliability, and reduced size compared to first-generation computers.

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Characteristics Of Computers

Easy
Computer Science

Identify the true statement about a computer.

A
Computers are 100% accurate but they can suffer from GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out).
B
Computers are reliable because they use electronic components which have a very low failure rate.
C
A computer is never tired and does not suffer from boredom.
D
All of the above
Explanation and memory cue

All the given statements correctly describe characteristics of computers. Computers produce accurate results only if correct input is provided (GIGO), are reliable due to electronic components, and can work continuously without fatigue or emotions like boredom.

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Spreadsheet Comments

Easy
Computer Science

How can we view a cell comment?

A
Position the mouse pointer over the cell
B
Click the Comment command on the View menu
C
Click the Edit Comment command on the Insert menu
D
Click the Display Comment command on the Window menu
Explanation and memory cue

In spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel, cell comments (or notes) can be viewed by simply hovering the mouse pointer over the cell. The comment usually appears as a pop-up tooltip.

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Ms Powerpoint Basics

Easy
Computer Science

How do you open a presentation in PowerPoint?

A
Ctrl + K
B
Ctrl + O
C
Ctrl + A
D
None of these
Explanation and memory cue

In Microsoft PowerPoint, the shortcut Ctrl + O is used to open an existing presentation file. It brings up the file explorer window where you can select and open saved presentations.

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Computer Architecture

Easy
Computer Science

If a computer has more than one processor, then it is known as ____.

A
Uni-process
B
Multiprocessor
C
Multi-threaded
D
Multi-programming
Explanation and memory cue

A multiprocessor system is a computer system that has two or more processors working together. This improves performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed simultaneously.

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Ms Word Formatting

Easy
Computer Science

How do you remove all character formatting in MS Word?

A
Shift + Spacebar
B
Shift + Enter
C
Ctrl + Spacebar
D
Ctrl + Enter
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, pressing Ctrl + Spacebar removes all character-level formatting (such as bold, italic, font size, and color) from the selected text and restores it to the default formatting.

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Ms Word

Medium
Computer Science

If you will be displaying or printing your document in MS Word on another computer, you should select the ____ option under the 'Save' tab.

A
Embed TrueType Fonts
B
Embed Fonts
C
Save TrueType Fonts
D
Save Fonts
Explanation and memory cue

The 'Embed TrueType Fonts' option in MS Word ensures that the fonts used in the document are included with the file. This helps maintain the document’s formatting and appearance when opened on another computer that may not have the same fonts installed.

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Spreadsheet Functions

Easy
Computer Science

In a computer spreadsheet, the function used to count the number of entries in a given range is called ____.

A
Length
B
Counter
C
COUNT
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

The COUNT function in spreadsheet applications such as Microsoft Excel is used to count the number of numeric entries in a specified range of cells. It ignores text and blank cells and only counts numerical values.

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Ms Word Formatting

Medium
Computer Science

If you need to hide some paragraphs, how can you do it in MS Word?

A
From the Paragraph dialog box
B
From the Font dialog box
C
From the Options dialog box
D
None of the above
Explanation and memory cue

In MS Word, text or paragraphs can be hidden by selecting the text and opening the Font dialog box. Then, enable the 'Hidden' option under the Effects section to hide the selected content.

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Spreadsheet Basics

Easy
Computer Science

In a computer spreadsheet, each cell can contain a ____.

A
Label
B
Value
C
Formula
D
All of these
Explanation and memory cue

A spreadsheet cell can contain different types of data, including labels (text), values (numbers), and formulas used for calculations. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.