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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MS Excel MCQs
MS Word MCQs
Operating System MCQs

Computers and IT Practice MCQ Question and Answer

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Each excel file is a workbook that contains different sheets. Which of the following cannot be a sheet in workbook?


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The Name box on to the left of formula bar


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Tab scroll buttons are place on Excel screen


574
Which tool you will use to join some cells and place the content at the middle of joined cell?


575
When a range is selected, how can you activate the previous cell?


576
You can use the formula palette to


577
You can use the format painter multiple times before you turn it off by


578
Excel files have a default extension of


579
An excel workbook is a collection of


580
Which of the following is a popular DOS based spreadsheet package?


581
You cannot link excel worksheet data to a word document


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You can copy data or formulas


583
Which of the following is the oldest spreadsheet package?


584
Status indicators are located on the


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To create a formula, you can use:


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To edit in an embedded excel worksheet object in a word document


587
To hold row and column titles in place so that they do not scroll when you scroll a worksheet click the


588
Which area in an excel window allows entering values and formulas


589
When you link data maintained in an excel workbook to a word document


590
In a worksheet you can select


591
Which feature in MS Word 365 allows you to transcribe recorded audio automatically?


592
In MS Word 2019+, which tool checks grammar and style using AI?


593
Which shortcut in Word opens the 'Navigation Pane'?


594
What does the 'Immersive Reader' in Word do?


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Which tab in MS Word 2019 contains the 'Smart Lookup' feature?


596
Which MS Word tool lets you share and collaborate in real time?


597
Which feature lets you apply a consistent design to a Word document?


598
What is the purpose of 'Read Aloud' in MS Word?


599
Which shortcut centers the selected text in MS Word?


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Which tool is used to prevent others from editing your Word document?



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.