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Question 41

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

In the Page Setup group of Microsoft Word 2007, which of the following is not a margin?

  1. AOption (a)

    Normal

  2. BOption (b)

    Wide

  3. COption (c)

    Framed

  4. DOption (d)

    Narrow

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Framed

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Framed.

Key Points

  • The margins in the Word document give the content a very good impression. If the margin is not set properly, then it will affect the printing also. The margin for MS Word can be found in the page setup options.
  • In the Page Setup group of Microsoft Word 2007, the preset margin option has four categories. These are given below:
  • Normal: The normal margin setup leaves 1 inch on all sides of the page in MS Word.
  • Narrow: If the document consists of multi-columns, then the narrow margin helps to set the margins properly.
  • Moderate: The moderate margin setup leaves three-quarter inches from both the left and right ends of the page in MS Word.
  • Wide: The wide margin occupies more space while proofing a manuscript or other document.

Thus the correct answer is Framed.

Additional Information

  • The leading creators of MS Word software are Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie, launched in 1983 under Microsoft corporation.
  • Microsoft word is recognised as a word processing software which means that a user can rewrite, erase or modify a document as per the requirement.
  • The documents created in MS Word are very high in quality. MS Word creates reports, stories, letters, resumes etc.
  • It allows users to edit or modify the new or existing document with colour or any other formats like bold, italic and underline.
  • In MS Word, the users can write the stories in paragraph format.
  • The file extension used in MS Word is .doc or .docx.

Question 42

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

Which tab in the menu bar of Microsoft Word 2007 provides the facility to proofread, comment, make changes and compare Word documents?

  1. AOption (a)

    Design

  2. BOption (b)

    Page Layout

  3. COption (c)

    Review

  4. DOption (d)

    References

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Review

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Review.

Key Points

  • Design: The design tab helps to apply the theme to the content in MS Word 2007. It helps to format the text automatically. It has other sub-tabs like page colour 

  • Page Layout: If the user wishes to change the page setup and orientation then the user needs to click on page layout.

  • Review: The review tab in the menu bar of Microsoft Word 2007 provides the facility to proofread, comment, make changes and compare Word documents.

  • References: The references tab in the menu bar of Microsoft Word 2007 provides the facility to create a table of content, footnote and so on.

Thus the correct answer is Review.

Additional Information

  • The leading creators of MS Word software are Charles Simonyi and Richard Brodie, launched in 1983 under Microsoft corporation.
  • Microsoft word is recognised as a word processing software which means that a user can rewrite, erase or modify a document as per the requirement.
  • The documents created in MS Word are very high in quality. MS Word creates reports, stories, letters, resumes etc.
  • It allows users to edit or modify the new or existing document with colour or any other formats like bold, italic and underline.
  • In MS Word, the users can write the stories in paragraph format.
  • The file extension used in MS Word is .doc or .docx.

Question 43

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

Each Microsoft Excel file is called a:

  1. AOption (a)

    chart sheet

  2. BOption (b)

    PDF

  3. COption (c)

    workbook

  4. DOption (d)

    worksheet

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

workbook

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Workbooks.

Key Points

  • MS Excel, a spreadsheet program, is widely used for varied functions, as a result, the info is simple to avoid wasting time, and data is accessible and removed with zero discomforts and less labour.
  • PDF: The full form of the PDF is Portable Document File. PDF is recognised as a file format developed by Adobe in the year 1992.
  • Worksheet: The worksheet is referred to as the working area of MS Excel. It is also named a spreadsheet. The worksheet in MS Excel is filled with cells. In the worksheet, the user can perform mathematical calculations, store data and so on.
  • Workbook: After storing the data in MS Excel, the user saves the file with a proper name. This file is referred to as a workbook. The workbook can hold at least one or many worksheets.

​Thus the correct answer is Workbook.

 Additional Information

  • Given below area unit some necessary advantages of exploitation MS Excel:
  • Easy To Store Data: Since there's no limit to the number of data that may be saved in an exceeding program, MS Excel is widely accustomed to saving or analysing information. Filtering info in stand out is simple and convenient.
  • Easy To Recover Data: If the data is written on a bit of paper, finding it should take longer, however, this is often not the case with Excel spreadsheets. Finding convalescent information is simple.
  • Application of Mathematical Formulas: Doing calculations has become more accessible and less time-taking with the formulas possibility in MS Excel.
  • More Secure: These spreadsheets are countersigned and secured in an exceedingly portable computer or laptop computer and therefore the chance of losing them is much lesser as compared to information written in registers or pieces of paper.
  • Data at One Place: Earlier, information was to be unbroken in several files and registers once the work was done. Now, this has become convenient as over one worksheet is accessible in an exceedingly single MS Excel file.
  • Neater and Clearer Visibility of Information: Once the info is saved within the type of a table, analysing it becomes easier. Thus, info may be a program that's a lot of legible and comprehensible.

Question 44

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

For the period up to May 2019, what is the latest version of Windows operating system?

  1. AOption (a)

    Windows 16

  2. BOption (b)

    Windows 8

  3. COption (c)

    Windows 10

  4. DOption (d)

    Windows 7

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Windows 10

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Windows 10.

Key Points

  • Windows 10 was the updated version of the Windows 8.1 operating system, developed by Microsoft.
  • Windows 10 was released on 15th July 2015 and went for retailing on 29th July 2015.
  • Windows 10 is using 32-bit processor and also works with BIOS firmware.
  • Windows 10 was the latest version of the Windows operating system, for the period up to May 2019.

Thus the correct answer is Windows 10.

Additional Information

  • Microsoft first introduced its first GUI (Graphical User Interface) based operating system, named Microsoft Windows in the year 1983.
  • Microsoft Windows can perform all the tasks just like an operating system does. It can execute multiple instructions at a time.
  • It also made communication between the hardware and software.

Question 45

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

A link, image or icon on a web page associated with another web page is called a/ an:

  1. AOption (a)

    URL

  2. BOption (b)

    Hyperlink

  3. COption (c)

    Add- ons

  4. DOption (d)

    Plug- ins

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Hyperlink

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Hyperlink.

Key Points

  • Hyperlink: The HTML links are referred to as a hyperlink. When a link, image or icon on a web page is associated with another web page then it is called a hyperlink. By clicking on the hyperlinks, the user can jump to another page or web page. There are three types of hyperlinks. Text hyperlink, image hyperlink and bookmark.

Thus the correct answer is Hyperlink.

Additional Information

  • URL: The full form of the URL is Uniform Resource Locator. A Uniform Resource Locator could be a variety of uniform resource symbols and is the address of a resource on the World Wide Web; the protocol won’t access it. It is to indicate the placement of an Internet resource to access the web pages.
  • Add-ons and Plug-ins are web browser-based programs. These are integrated into the web browser.

Question 46

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

Which of the following protocols handles exchange of messages between e-mail servers over a TCP/ IP network?

  1. AOption (a)

    FTP

  2. BOption (b)

    HTTP

  3. COption (c)

    SMTP

  4. DOption (d)

    TELNET

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

SMTP

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is SMTP.

Key Points

  • FTP: The full form of FTP is File Transfer Protocol. It is mainly responsible for transferring files from one host to another. It is provided by the TCP/IP and is mainly used in web pages. It also helps to download the files to the client's computer from the server's computer.
  • HTTP: The full form of HTTP is HyperText Transfer Protocol. The main job of HTTP is to build communication between the client and server.
  • SMTP: The full form of SMTP is a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. The main job of SMTP protocols is to handle the exchange of messages between e-mail servers over a TCP/ IP network.
  • TELNET: The TELNET is recognised as a network computer. The main job of TELNET is to provide proper communication which is usually text-based.

 Thus the correct answer is SMTP.

Additional Information

  • The full form of the OSI model is Open System Interconnection. The OSI model was developed by ISO in the year 1984. The computer system follows this architecture for transmitting the data over the network or device to the device. A brief description of the seven layers of the OSI model is given below.

  • Physical layer: The very first layer of the OSI model which builds the physical connection between the device. The information is divided into small bits and then transfer from one device to another.

  • Data link layer: This layer is the second layer of the OSI model. Here, data is transferred from node to node.

  • Network layer: This layer is the third layer of the OSI model. It transfers the data frame from one host of a network to another host of another network.

  • Transport layer: This layer is the fourth layer of the OSI model. This layer uses TCP\IP and UDP protocols for transmitting the data.

  • Session Layer: Manages sessions or connections between applications. Controls dialogues between computers, establishing, managing, and terminating connections.

  • Presentation layer: This layer is the sixth layer of the OSI model. It ensures that the data encryption has been done properly.

  • Application layer: This layer is the seventh layer of the OSI model. In this layer, humans can interact with the system through different applications and are also able to connect with the network.

Question 47

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

Which of the following extends a private network to a public network?

  1. AOption (a)

    Wide area network

  2. BOption (b)

    Virtual private network

  3. COption (c)

    Enterprise private network

  4. DOption (d)

    Local area network

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Virtual private network

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Virtual Private Network.

Key Points

  • Wide Area Network (WAN): In Wide Area Network, all the computers are connected throughout the world. A good example of WAN technology is the Internet.
  • Enterprise Private Network (EPN): The Enterprise Private Network is a very secure networking system and is mostly used in businesses.
  • Local Area Network (LAN): In the Local Area Network, computers are connected through a common line. In this network system, the range of the area is limited. Ethernet and Wi-Fi are the two most important technologies used in LAN. The LAN can be used in the home, school, library, etc.
  • Virtual Private Network (VPN): In the Virtual Private Network, computers are acted as an extended private network. VPN users can send and receive the data like private network users, even though they are not connected to any private network.

 Thus the correct answer is Virtual Private Network.

Additional Information

  • Many computers are connected through a communication path which is known as a computer network. The main job of the network is to share information or resources between the computers in a network. The different uses of computer networks are given below:
  • Users can communicate with each other using instant messages, files, emails, videos, etc.
  • Networking helps to connect devices such as printers, scanners, etc.
  • Networking helps users to access information easily.

Question 48

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

A _______ is a secondary window that allows users to perform a command, ask users a question, or provide users with information.

  1. AOption (a)

    Menu bar

  2. BOption (b)

    Drop-down list

  3. COption (c)

    Option box

  4. DOption (d)

    Dialogue box

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Dialogue box

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is the dialogue box.

Key Points

  • Menu bar:  A menu bar may be a graphical management component that contains drop-down menus. The menu bar's purpose is to provide a standard housing for window- or application-specific menus which offer access to such functions as gap files, interacting with the associate application, or displaying facilitate documentation or manuals.

  • Drop-down list: The drop-down list holds multiples of data in a list manner. The drop-down list can also be referred to as a graphical control program. The user can choose the desired data, by clicking on the list.

  • Option box: In the option box, the user can select the desired options provided in that box. The option box may contain radio buttons and checkboxes.

  • Dialogue box: A dialogue box is a secondary window that allows users to perform a command, asks users a question or provides users with information.

Thus the correct answer is the dialogue box.

Question 49

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

In which year was Windows 10 released?

  1. AOption (a)

    2015

  2. BOption (b)

    2018

  3. COption (c)

    2017

  4. DOption (d)

    2010

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

2015

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 2015.

Key Points

  • Windows 10 was the updated version of the Windows 8.1 operating system, developed by Microsoft.
  • Windows 10 was released on 15th July 2015 and went for retailing on 29th July 2015.
  • Windows 10 is using 32-bit processor and also works with BIOS firmware.

Thus the correct answer is 2015.

Additional Information

  • Microsoft first introduced its first GUI (Graphical User Interface) based operating system, named Microsoft Windows in the year 1983.
  • Microsoft Windows can perform all the tasks just like an operating system does. It can execute multiple instructions at a time.
  • It also made communication between the hardware and software.

Question 50

UPPCL Technician 2021• Computer Knowledge (CCC Level)

Which of the following is NOT a valid way to delete the content of a cell in Microsoft Excel?

  1. AOption (a)

    Select the cell and press the Delete key

  2. BOption (b)

    Right-click on the cell and select ‘clear contents’

  3. COption (c)

    Right-click on the cell and select ‘remove’

  4. DOption (d)

    Select the cell and press the Backspace key

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Right-click on the cell and select ‘remove’

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Right-click on the cell and selects ‘remove’.

Key Points

  • The valid way to delete the content of a cell in Microsoft Excel are given below:
  • Right-click on the cell and select ‘clear contents' or delete.
  • A user can select the cell and press the Delete key.
  • A user can Select the cell and press the Backspace key.
  • But there is no such option as right-clicking on the cell and selecting ‘remove’.

 

The correct answer is Right-click on the cell and selects ‘remove’.

 Additional Information

  • MS Excel, a spreadsheet program, is widely used for varied functions, as a result, the info is simple to avoid wasting time, and data is accessible and removed with zero discomforts and less labour. Given below area unit some necessary advantages of exploitation MS Excel:
  • Easy To Store Data: Since there's no limit to the number of data that may be saved in an exceeding program, MS Excel is widely accustomed to saving or analysing information. Filtering info in stand out is simple and convenient.
  • Easy To Recover Data: If the data is written on a bit of paper, finding it should take longer, however, this is often not the case with Excel spreadsheets. Finding convalescent information is simple.
  • Application of Mathematical Formulas: Doing calculations has become more accessible and less time-taking with the formulas possibility in MS Excel.
  • More Secure: These spreadsheets are countersigned and secured in an exceedingly portable computer or laptop computer and therefore the chance of losing them is much lesser as compared to information written in registers or pieces of paper.
  • Data at One Place: Earlier, information was to be unbroken in several files and registers once the work was done. Now, this has become convenient as over one worksheet is accessible in an exceedingly single MS Excel file.
  • Neater and Clearer Visibility of Information: Once the info is saved within the type of a table, analysing it becomes easier. Thus, info may be a program that's a lot of legible and comprehensible.