Question 1

A feature of MS Word that saves the document automatically after certain interval is available on
A)save tab on options dialog box
B)save as dialog box
C)both of above
D)none of above

Accepted Answer

The feature that saves the document automatically after a certain interval in MS Word is found in the "Save" tab on the Options dialog box. This is where you can adjust the AutoRecover settings.

Question 2

Portrait and Landscape are
A)page orientation
B)paper size
C)page layout
D)all of above

Accepted Answer

Portrait and Landscape refer to the orientation of the page, where Portrait is vertical and Landscape is horizontal.

Question 3

The key F12 opens a
A)save as dialog box
B)open dialog box
C)save dialog box
D)close dialog box

Accepted Answer

The F12 key is commonly used as a shortcut to open the "Save As" dialog box in many software applications, including Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This allows users to save the current document or file with a different name or in a different location.

Question 4

To insert a chart to excel, click on _______ tab.
A)insert
B)home
C)formulas
D)view

Accepted Answer

The "Insert" tab in Excel is where you can find options to insert objects such as charts, tables, pictures, and shapes into your spreadsheet.

Question 5

_______ is used to specify both color and type of fill and line in one operation.
A)fill and stroke
B)fill
C)insert page
D)force justify

Accepted Answer

Fill and stroke is the correct answer because it allows you to specify both the color and type of fill inside an object and the color and type of its outline (stroke) in one operation.

Question 6

The tool used to select any kind of object on the page is called ______.
A)rotate tool
B)text tool
C)pointer tool
D)crop tool

Accepted Answer

The pointer tool, often referred to as the selection tool in various graphic design and desktop publishing software, is used to select any kind of object on the page.

Question 7

Which of the following is not of the merge process?
A)sort the data source records
B)format a main document
C)edit a data source
D)merge the two files to print or create a new document

Accepted Answer

Sorting the data source records is not inherently a part of the merge process itself but rather a preparatory or optional step that can be done before merging. The merge process primarily involves formatting a main document (B), editing a data source (C), and merging the two files to print or create a new document (D).

Question 8

Which of the following is not true about Find and Replace in Excel
A)you can search for bold and replace with italics
B)you can decide whether to look for the whole word or not
C)you can search in formula too
D)you can search by rows or columns or sheets

Accepted Answer

In Excel, the Find and Replace feature does not offer an option to specifically search by rows, columns, or sheets. It allows you to search within a specific worksheet or workbook, but it does not provide an explicit option to limit the search direction to rows or columns only.

Question 9

A typical personal computer used for business purposes would have__ of RAM.
A)4 kb
B)16 k
C)64 k
D)256 k

Accepted Answer

A typical personal computer used for business purposes would have 256 kB of RAM, as the other options are too low for practical business applications.

Question 10

An example of a digital device can be
A)digital clock
B)automobile speed meter
C)clock with a dial and two hands
D)all of the above

Accepted Answer

A digital clock is an example of a digital device because it uses digital signals to display time.

Question 11

Where can you find the horizontal split bar on MS Word screen?
A)on the left of horizontal scroll bar
B)on the right of horizontal scroll bar
C)on the top of vertical scroll bar
D)on the bottom of vertical scroll bar

Accepted Answer

The horizontal split bar in MS Word is located on the top of the vertical scroll bar, allowing users to split the window into two horizontal panes.

Question 12

__________ is a table consisting of rows and columns.
A)worksheet
B)cell
C)workbook
D)range

Accepted Answer

A worksheet is a collection of cells where you keep and manipulate the data. Each Excel file is a workbook that can hold many worksheets.

Question 13

The spelling tool is placed on ______ toolbar
A)standard
B)formatting
C)drawing
D)reviewing

Accepted Answer

The spelling tool is typically found on the standard toolbar in many software applications, as it is a basic function for editing and reviewing text.

Question 14

Which of the following button will allow you to add, delete, or change records in your Data Source?
A)'data source' button
B)'edit' button
C)'edit data source' button
D)'data editing' button

Accepted Answer

The 'edit data source' button is specifically designed for managing (adding, deleting, or changing) records in a data source.

Question 15

Which of the following operation is used if we are interested in only certain columns of a table?
A)projection
B)selection
C)union
D)join

Accepted Answer

Projection is the operation used to select only certain columns from a table in a database.

Question 16

The language which has recently become the defacto standard for interfacing application programs with relational database system is
A)oracle.
B)sql.
C)dbase.
D)4gl

Accepted Answer

SQL (Structured Query Language) has become the de facto standard for interfacing with relational database systems, allowing for the management, manipulation, and querying of data.

Question 17

The way a particular application views the data from the database that the application uses is a
A)module.
B)relational model.
C)schema.
D)sub schema.

Accepted Answer

A sub schema is a way through which a particular application views the data from the database it uses. It defines a subset of the database that a particular user or group of users is interested in and has access to. This contrasts with the full database schema, which represents the entire logical view of the entire database.

Question 18

In an E-R diagram an entity set is represent by a
A)rectangle.
B)ellipse.
C)diamond box.
D)circle.

Accepted Answer

In an E-R (Entity-Relationship) diagram, an entity set is represented by a rectangle. Ellipses are used for attributes, diamonds for relationships, and circles are not typically used to represent any component in standard E-R diagrams.

Question 19

A report generator is used to
A)update files.
B)print files on paper.
C)data entry.
D)delete files.

Accepted Answer

A report generator is primarily used to print files on paper or generate reports in a format that can be easily read and analyzed. It is not typically used for updating, entering data into, or deleting files.

Question 20

The property / properties of a database is / are :
A)it is an integrated collection of logically related records.
B)it consolidates separate files into a common pool of data records.
C)data stored in a database is independent of the application programs using it.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All the options A, B, and C correctly describe properties of a database. A database is indeed an integrated collection of logically related records (A), it consolidates separate files into a common pool of data records (B), and the data stored in a database is designed to be independent of the application programs using it, allowing the data to be accessed and modified without altering the application programs (C).

Quiz 1: Computer Applications and Database Systems

A feature of MS Word that saves the document automatically after certain interval is available on

Portrait and Landscape are

The key F12 opens a

To insert a chart to excel, click on _______ tab.

_______ is used to specify both color and type of fill and line in one operation.

The tool used to select any kind of object on the page is called ______.

Which of the following is not of the merge process?

Which of the following is not true about Find and Replace in Excel

A typical personal computer used for business purposes would have__ of RAM.

An example of a digital device can be

Where can you find the horizontal split bar on MS Word screen?

__________ is a table consisting of rows and columns.

The spelling tool is placed on ______ toolbar

Which of the following button will allow you to add, delete, or change records in your Data Source?

Which of the following operation is used if we are interested in only certain columns of a table?

The language which has recently become the defacto standard for interfacing application programs with relational database system is

The way a particular application views the data from the database that the application uses is a

In an E-R diagram an entity set is represent by a

A report generator is used to

The property / properties of a database is / are :