Preparing for the OSSSC PEO (Panchayat Executive Officer) exam requires a solid grasp of basic computer concepts and MS Office applications. The computer section is often one of the highest-scoring parts of the paper if you master the fundamental concepts, file management rules, and shortcut keys.
To boost your revision, we have compiled 20 high-yield computer awareness questions frequently asked in OSSSC and competitive exams, complete with clear answers.
1. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer system?
A Bit (Binary Digit: 0 or 1) is the absolute smallest unit of data storage in computing.
2. Which of the following is considered a secondary storage device?
A USB Flash Drive, Hard Disk, and SSD are external/secondary non-volatile storage devices.
3. What does the optical disk acronym ‘WORM’ stand for?
WORM stands for Write Once, Read Many, describing storage media that can be written to once and read repeatedly.
4. How many bits make up a standard ‘Word’ in 16-bit computer architecture?
A Word in a 16-bit architecture consists of 16 bits (or 2 Bytes).
5. Which peripheral device accepts processed data from the computer and produces output in paper format?
Printers are output devices that produce physical hard copies on paper.
6. Which statement regarding computer file and folder naming rules is INCORRECT?
File names CAN include numeric characters (0-9). Saying they cannot is incorrect.
7. What is the standard file extension for temporary files created by Windows?
Temporary files generated by Windows and application processes carry the ‘.tmp’ extension.
8. What type of operating system is Linux classified as?
Linux is a famous free and open-source, Unix-like operating system.
9. What is the primary function of a Graphical User Interface (GUI)?
GUI enables users to interact with electronic devices through graphical icons and visual indicators.
10. Which operating system model groups similar tasks into a batch before processing them sequentially?
Batch Operating Systems group tasks with similar requirements into batches without direct user interaction during execution.
11. Which function key is used to rename a selected file or folder in Windows?
Pressing F2 opens the rename command for selected desktop objects or files.
12. Which keyboard shortcut key combination closes the currently active window?
Alt + F4 is the universal command to close active program windows or bring up the shutdown menu.
13. Which function key refreshes the active application window or browser webpage?
F5 reloads the current page in browsers and refreshes icon displays on the Windows desktop.
14. Which key combination directly opens the ‘Save As’ dialog box in Microsoft Word?
The F12 key instantly brings up the Save As dialog window in MS Word.
15. Which function key toggles full-screen mode on or off in most web browsers?
F11 toggles full-screen view in major web browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.
16. Which function key triggers the Spelling and Grammar Check in MS Word?
F7 is the standard universal shortcut for running a spell and grammar check across MS Office applications.
17. Which key combination shifts focus to the URL / Address Bar in major web browsers?
Pressing F6 (or Ctrl + L) highlights the URL / address bar in standard browsers.
18. In Microsoft Word, which function key updates selected document fields?
F9 updates selected fields or formulas within Microsoft Word documents.
19. Which keyboard shortcut opens the search feature to find words or content inside a document?
Ctrl + F (or F3) opens the Find/Search utility in word processors and browsers.
20. Which key activates the menu bar options of an active application window?
F10 (or pressing the Alt key) shifts keyboard focus to activate the program menu bar.
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