IT MCQ Test – 25 Questions
Each Question = 1 Mark
1. Which of the following is a word processing software?
a) MS Excel
b) MS Word
c) MS PowerPoint
d) MS Access
✅ Answer: MS Word
2. The shortcut key to save a document is:
a) Ctrl + C
b) Ctrl + V
c) Ctrl + S
d) Ctrl + P
✅ Answer: Ctrl + S
3. A spreadsheet is mainly used for:
a) Drawing images
b) Data calculation
c) Editing videos
d) Designing websites
✅ Answer: Data calculation
4. The intersection of a row and column is called:
a) Table
b) Cell
c) Sheet
d) Range
✅ Answer: Cell
5. Which symbol is used to start a formula in Excel?
a) @
b) #
c) =
d) $
✅ Answer: =
6. Which function is used to calculate average in Excel?
a) SUM()
b) COUNT()
c) AVERAGE()
d) MAX()
✅ Answer: AVERAGE()
7. DBMS stands for:
a) Data Backup Management System
b) Database Management System
c) Digital Base Management System
d) Data Binary Management System
✅ Answer: Database Management System
8. A collection of related data is called:
a) File
b) Folder
c) Database
d) Cell
✅ Answer: Database
9. Which of the following is an example of database software?
a) MS Word
b) MS Access
c) Paint
d) Notepad
✅ Answer: MS Access
10. A primary key is used to:
a) Delete records
b) Identify unique records
c) Print records
d) Sort data
✅ Answer: Identify unique records
11. Which of the following is a web browser?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) Google Chrome
d) MS Excel
✅ Answer: Google Chrome
12. Phishing is a type of:
a) Hardware
b) Cyber attack
c) Antivirus
d) Software
✅ Answer: Cyber attack
13. A strong password should contain:
a) Only numbers
b) Only letters
c) Letters, numbers and special characters
d) Only lowercase letters
✅ Answer: Letters, numbers and special characters
14. The extension of MS Excel file is:
a) .docx
b) .xlsx
c) .pptx
d) .txt
✅ Answer: .xlsx
15. Cloud computing allows users to:
a) Store data online
b) Store data only on hard disk
c) Delete data permanently
d) Print documents
✅ Answer: Store data online
16. Communication skills are important because they:
a) Reduce teamwork
b) Improve interaction
c) Increase conflicts
d) Avoid discussions
✅ Answer: Improve interaction
17. Which of the following is an input device?
a) Monitor
b) Printer
c) Keyboard
d) Speaker
✅ Answer: Keyboard
18. Which key is used to delete text to the left of cursor?
a) Delete
b) Backspace
c) Enter
d) Tab
✅ Answer: Backspace
19. In Excel, a group of cells is called:
a) Range
b) Sheet
c) Chart
d) File
✅ Answer: Range
20. Antivirus software is used to:
a) Create viruses
b) Protect from viruses
c) Increase internet speed
d) Design software
✅ Answer: Protect from viruses
21. HTML stands for:
a) Hyper Text Markup Language
b) High Text Machine Language
c) Hyper Transfer Markup Language
d) Home Tool Markup Language
✅ Answer: Hyper Text Markup Language
22. Which feature is used to combine multiple cells in Excel?
a) Wrap Text
b) Merge Cells
c) Sort
d) Filter
✅ Answer: Merge Cells
23. The process of arranging data in order is called:
a) Filtering
b) Sorting
c) Merging
d) Formatting
✅ Answer: Sorting
24. Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?
a) Google Drive
b) MS Paint
c) Notepad
d) Calculator
✅ Answer: Google Drive
25. Self-management skills help a person to:
a) Avoid responsibility
b) Manage time effectively
c) Increase stress
d) Ignore tasks
✅ Answer: Manage time effectively









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