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!

Practice Computers and IT by Category

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Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer

511
Which of the following methods cannot be used to edit the contents of a cell?


512
Without using the mouse or the arrow keys, what is the fastest way of getting to cell A1 in a spreadsheet?


513
You want to track the progress of the stock market on a daily basis. Which type of chart should you use?


514
Which of the following options is not located in the Page Setup dialog box?


515
Excel worksheet cells work very similarly to what common element of the windows graphical user interface


516
When a label is too long to fit within a worksheet cell, you typically must


517
When the formula bar is active, you can see


518
Which button do you click to add up a series of numbers?


519
To activate the previous cell in a pre-selected range, press


520
Hyperlinks can be


521
Multiple calculations can be made in a single formula using


522
You can use the horizontal and vertical scroll bars to


523
Which is used to perform what if analysis?


524
Comments put in cells are called


525
The name box


526
What is the short cut key to replace a data with another in sheet?


527
Which of the following is not true about Find and Replace in Excel


528
While finding and Replacing some data in Excel, which of the following statement is valid?


529
Which of the following action removes a sheet from workbook?


530
By default Excel provides 3 worksheets. You need only two of them, how will you delete the third one?


531
The Delete key of keyboard is assigned to which command in Excel?


532
To remove the content of selected cells you must issue ______ command


533
Edit >> Delete command


534
Paste Special allows some operation while you paste to new cell. Which of the following operation is valid?


535
Which of the following you can paste selectively using Paste Special command?


536
Which of the following series type is not valid for Fill Series dialog box?


537
The command Edit >> Fill Across Worksheet is active only when


538
The short cut key Ctrl + R is used in Excel to


539
Ctrl + D shortcut key in Excel will


540
MS Excel provides the default value for step in Fill Series dialog box



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.