1. The F7 key is commonly used in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc. for: ?

opening help

checking spellings and grammar

searching content in various apps

renaming files and folders

Answer: checking spellings and grammar

Explanation:

The F7 key is commonly used in Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc. for checking spellings and grammar.


2. In which year did the JavaScript Programming language come into existence ?

2000

1990

1995

1999

Answer: 1995

Explanation:

JavaScript Programming language came into existence in 1995.


3. Which of the following consists of an electronic writing area and a special ‘pen’ that works with it ?

Trackball

Plotters

Abacus

Graphics Tablet

Answer: Graphics Tablet

Explanation:

A graphics tablet is a computer input device that enables a user to hand-draw images, animations and graphics, with a special pen like stylus, similar to the way a person draws images with a pencil and paper.


4. What is the full form of BASIC in context of the BASIC computer language ?

Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Input Code

Beginner’s All-purpose Systematic Instruction Code

Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Input-output Code

Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

Answer: Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code

Explanation:

BASIC stands for “Beginner’s All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code”. It is a computer programming language that was developed to provide a way for students to write simple computer programs.


5. Who has developed the Automatically Programmable Tool (APT) ?

Gary Kildall

Douglas T Ross

Ralph H Baer

Jonathan Fletcher

Answer: Douglas T Ross

Explanation:

Automatically Programmable Tool (APT) has been developed by Douglas T Ross. It is a program which consists of instructions/statements which are used to specify the path of the tool to follow for producing a given part.


6. Which of the following pairs is NOT matched correctly ?

Alt + E – Edit options in current program

Alt + Shift + D – Insert the current date

Ctrl + K – Cut selected text

Ctrl + A – Select all text

Answer: Ctrl + K – Cut selected text

Explanation:

Ctrl + X is used to cut selected text. Ctrl + K is used to insert a hyperlink in MS word.


7. Which of the following symbols must be used before a formula in a Microsoft Excel sheet ?

=

&

$

@

Answer: =

Explanation:

‘= ’ must be used before a formula in a Microsoft Excel sheet.


8. In a computer, which unit is responsible for processing data and is also called the electronic brain of the computer ?

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Hard Disk

RAM

Keyboard

Answer: Central Processing Unit

Explanation:

Central Processing Unit is considered as the electronic brain of the computer. It consists of a Memory, Control Unit and Arithmetic Logic Unit. The CPU performs basic arithmetic, logic, controlling and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions in the program.


9. In the field of computing, what does VRML stand for ?

Virtual Reality MarkUp Language

Visual Reality MarkUp Language

Virtual Reality Machine Language

Visual Reality Machine Language

Answer: Virtual Reality MarkUp Language

Explanation:

Virtual Reality MarkUp Language (VRML) is an open-standard programming language created to design three-dimensional and Web-based models, textures and illusion.


10. Who has created LISP, the Programming Language for Artificial Intelligence ?

Grace Hopper

John McCarthy

Charles Bachman

Leslie Lamport

Answer: John McCarthy

Explanation:

ohn McCarthy has created LISP, the Programming Language for Artificial Intelligence.