Computers and IT – GK Questions and Answers (MCQs)

In today’s tech-driven world, basic computer knowledge is no longer optional — it’s essential. From sending emails to using digital banking or filling out online applications, computers play a major role in everyday life. That’s why questions on Computers and Information Technology (IT) have become a regular part of competitive exams and government job interviews.

This section is specially designed to help you build your computer awareness through topic-wise MCQs that are useful for students, job aspirants, and professionals preparing for exams like SSC, IBPS, SBI, UPSC, CDS, NDA, Railways, Teaching, and more. Whether you're from a technical background or just brushing up on basics, practicing these questions will help you score better and stay updated.

What you will learn in Computer GK:

Computer’s basic parts consist of input, output, storage and processing. In the basic Computer GK test section, you will learn the conceptual questions on number systems, different generations of computer, computer’s hardware and software, I/O devices, computer memory etc. 

Start preparing for your upcoming government exams with Computer & IT GK and boost your confidence one quiz at a time!

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Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer

451
The chart wizard term data series refers to


452
Which of the following is not an example of a value?


453
A worksheet can have a maximum of _____ Number of rows


454
How many characters can be typed in a single cell in Excel?


455
A typical worksheet has _____ Number of columns


456
Which of the following formulas is not entered correctly?


457
Which symbol must all formula begin with?


458
Which of the following is an absolute cell reference?


459
The default header for a worksheet is


460
which function will calculate the number of workdays between 6/9/2004 and 8/12/2004?


461
This type of software is similar to an accountant's worksheet


462
You can zoom a worksheet


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A data map is helpful


464
when working in the page break preview, you can


465
You can open the Sort dialog box by choosing Sort from the _____menu


466
You can open the scenario Manager Dialog box by choosing scenarios from the _____menu.


467
To hold row and column titles in places so that they do not scroll when you scroll a worksheet, click the


468
When you see a cell with a red triangle in the top right corner, what does this signify?


469
Weight refers to


470
You can group noncontiguous worksheets with


471
when you print preview a worksheet


472
When the formula bar is activated, you can see


473
Comments can be added to cells using


474
To delete an embedded objects, first


475
Documentation should include


476
Right clicking something in Excel:


477
It is acceptable ot let long text flow into adjacent cells on a worksheet when


478
You can use the drag and drop method to


479
Which elements of worksheet can be protected from accidental modification?


480
You can edit a cell by



Benefits of Practicing Computer & IT GK MCQs

  • Frequently Asked in Exams: Computer awareness questions are commonly seen in Banking, SSC, Railways, Teaching, and other government exams.
  • Score-Boosting Section: A well-prepared computer section can help you improve your overall score with less effort.
  • Helpful in Interviews: Demonstrating digital knowledge is an advantage in interviews and group discussions, especially for roles requiring basic computer skills.
  • Builds Strong Fundamentals: Practicing MCQs regularly helps strengthen your understanding of key computer and IT concepts.
  • Easy to Remember: Repeated quiz practice improves memory retention, especially for definitions, shortcuts, and abbreviations.