GHQ LDC computer MCQs with MS Office and IT practice test
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GHQ LDC Computer MCQs – MS Office and IT Practice Test

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GHQ LDC computer MCQs can help candidates revise computer fundamentals, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, internet, networking and cybersecurity. This original 60-question practice test includes four options, a correct answer and a concise explanation for every question.

Originality and Verification Note

This is an original practice test prepared by SirNadir.com. It is not an official GHQ paper, syllabus or answer key. Software interfaces and recruitment requirements can change, so candidates should follow their official test instructions and practise with the version of Microsoft Office relevant to their examination.

How to Attempt This Practice Test

  1. Answer all 60 questions without opening the explanations.
  2. Allow yourself a reasonable practice time and avoid external help.
  3. Give one mark for every correct answer.
  4. Record separate scores for MS Office, Windows, networking and security.
  5. Review the explanation even when your guess is correct.

Computer Fundamentals MCQs

Q1. What does CPU stand for?

  1. Central Processing Unit
  2. Computer Primary Utility
  3. Central Program Unit
  4. Control Processing User
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Central Processing Unit

The CPU executes program instructions and processes data.

Q2. Which component temporarily stores data and programs currently in use?

  1. RAM
  2. ROM
  3. Printer
  4. Scanner
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — RAM

RAM is volatile working memory used by active programs.

Q3. Which memory normally retains its contents when power is turned off?

  1. RAM
  2. Cache only
  3. ROM
  4. Registers
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: C — ROM

ROM is non-volatile memory and does not require continuous power to retain stored instructions.

Q4. Which of the following is an input device?

  1. Monitor
  2. Keyboard
  3. Printer
  4. Speaker
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Keyboard

A keyboard sends user input to the computer.

Q5. Which device produces a paper copy of a document?

  1. Scanner
  2. Projector
  3. Printer
  4. Microphone
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: C — Printer

A printer produces hard copy on paper.

Q6. One byte normally contains how many bits?

  1. 2
  2. 4
  3. 8
  4. 16
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: C — 8

A byte is conventionally made up of 8 bits.

Q7. Which storage device has no moving mechanical parts?

  1. SSD
  2. Floppy disk
  3. Optical disc
  4. Magnetic tape
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — SSD

A solid-state drive uses flash memory and has no moving mechanical parts.

Q8. What is software?

  1. Physical computer components
  2. Programs and instructions used by a computer
  3. Only internet cables
  4. Printed output
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Programs and instructions used by a computer

Software consists of programs, instructions and related data.

Q9. Which is an example of system software?

  1. Operating system
  2. Printed dictionary
  3. Keyboard cover
  4. USB cable
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Operating system

An operating system manages hardware and provides services to applications.

Q10. What does GUI stand for?

  1. General User Internet
  2. Graphical User Interface
  3. Global Utility Input
  4. Graphic Uniform Instruction
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Graphical User Interface

A GUI lets users interact through visual elements such as icons, menus and windows.

Microsoft Word MCQs

Q11. What is the modern default file extension for a Word document?

  1. .xlsx
  2. .docx
  3. .pptx
  4. .exe
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — .docx

Modern Word documents normally use the .docx extension.

Q12. Which shortcut makes selected text bold in Microsoft Word?

  1. Ctrl+B
  2. Ctrl+I
  3. Ctrl+U
  4. Ctrl+L
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Ctrl+B

Ctrl+B toggles bold formatting for selected text.

Q13. Which shortcut underlines selected text?

  1. Ctrl+R
  2. Ctrl+P
  3. Ctrl+U
  4. Ctrl+E
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: C — Ctrl+U

Ctrl+U applies or removes underline formatting.

Q14. Which shortcut saves the current document?

  1. Ctrl+S
  2. Ctrl+N
  3. Ctrl+H
  4. Ctrl+K
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Ctrl+S

Ctrl+S saves the current document.

Q15. Which shortcut opens the Find command?

  1. Ctrl+F
  2. Ctrl+G
  3. Ctrl+D
  4. Ctrl+M
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Ctrl+F

Ctrl+F opens the navigation/find interface.

Q16. Which feature checks possible spelling and grammar problems?

  1. Mail Merge
  2. Editor/Spelling and Grammar
  3. WordArt
  4. Page Color
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Editor/Spelling and Grammar

Word's proofing tools identify possible spelling and grammar issues, though users must review suggestions.

Q17. Which Word feature creates personalized letters for many recipients?

  1. Mail Merge
  2. Track Changes
  3. SmartArt
  4. AutoSum
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Mail Merge

Mail Merge combines a main document with a data source.

Q18. What does Ctrl+L do in Microsoft Word?

  1. Opens a link
  2. Left-aligns a paragraph
  3. Locks the document
  4. Closes the file
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Left-aligns a paragraph

In Word, Ctrl+L left-aligns the selected paragraph. The same shortcut has a different function in browsers.

Q19. Which tab normally contains the Table command in Word?

  1. Insert
  2. Review
  3. View
  4. Help
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Insert

Tables are normally added from the Insert tab.

Q20. What is the purpose of Track Changes?

  1. To calculate totals
  2. To record edits for review
  3. To delete the document
  4. To connect to Wi-Fi
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — To record edits for review

Track Changes records insertions, deletions and formatting changes for review.

Microsoft Excel MCQs

Q21. What is the intersection of a row and a column called?

  1. Worksheet
  2. Cell
  3. Workbook
  4. Chart
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — Cell

A cell is identified by a column letter and row number, such as B5.

Q22. Which formula adds values in cells A1 through A10?

  1. =ADD(A1-A10)
  2. =SUM(A1:A10)
  3. =TOTAL(A1,A10)
  4. =PLUS(A1:A10)
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — =SUM(A1:A10)

SUM adds numeric values in the specified range.

Q23. Every Excel formula normally begins with which symbol?

  1. #
  2. =
  3. &
  4. %
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — =

The equals sign tells Excel to evaluate the entry as a formula.

Q24. Which function calculates the arithmetic mean?

  1. COUNT
  2. AVERAGE
  3. MAX
  4. IF
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — AVERAGE

AVERAGE returns the arithmetic mean of numeric values.

Q25. Which function returns the largest numeric value in a range?

  1. MIN
  2. MAX
  3. LARGE only
  4. TOP
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — MAX

MAX returns the greatest numeric value in the selected range.

Q26. Which function counts cells containing numbers?

  1. COUNT
  2. COUNTA
  3. SUM
  4. TEXT
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — COUNT

COUNT counts numeric entries; COUNTA counts non-empty cells.

Q27. Which is an absolute cell reference?

  1. A1
  2. $A$1
  3. A$1:A2
  4. #A1
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — $A$1

Dollar signs lock both the column and row when a formula is copied.

Q28. A collection of worksheets saved in one Excel file is called a:

  1. Workbook
  2. Slide show
  3. Database server
  4. Paragraph
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Workbook

An Excel file is a workbook that can contain multiple worksheets.

Q29. Which feature displays numerical data visually?

  1. Chart
  2. Comment only
  3. Header
  4. Password
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Chart

Charts present data through visual forms such as columns, lines or pies.

Q30. Which function performs a logical test and returns different results?

  1. IF
  2. PRINT
  3. SAVE
  4. ALIGN
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — IF

IF returns one result when a condition is true and another when it is false.

Q31. What does #### commonly indicate in an Excel cell?

  1. The workbook is deleted
  2. The column is too narrow to display the value
  3. The formula is always correct
  4. The keyboard is disconnected
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — The column is too narrow to display the value

A row of hash marks often means the column is too narrow for a numeric or date value.

Q32. Which command arranges data in ascending or descending order?

  1. Sort
  2. Merge
  3. Wrap Text
  4. Freeze
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Sort

Sort changes the order of records according to selected criteria.

Microsoft PowerPoint MCQs

Q33. What is the modern default extension of a PowerPoint presentation?

  1. .docx
  2. .pptx
  3. .xlsx
  4. .psd
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — .pptx

Modern PowerPoint presentations normally use .pptx.

Q34. Which key starts a slide show from the beginning in PowerPoint?

  1. F1
  2. F5
  3. F7
  4. F12
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: B — F5

F5 starts the slide show from the first slide.

Q35. Which shortcut starts the slide show from the current slide?

  1. Shift+F5
  2. Ctrl+F5
  3. Alt+F5
  4. Shift+F1
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Shift+F5

Shift+F5 begins presenting from the currently selected slide.

Q36. Which view is useful for quickly rearranging slides?

  1. Slide Sorter
  2. Reading View only
  3. Notes Page only
  4. Formula View
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Slide Sorter

Slide Sorter displays thumbnails that can be dragged into a new order.

Q37. What is a transition in PowerPoint?

  1. An effect between slides
  2. A spreadsheet formula
  3. A spelling mistake
  4. A network cable
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — An effect between slides

A transition controls how one slide changes to the next.

Q38. What is an animation?

  1. An effect applied to objects on a slide
  2. A file password
  3. A printer setting
  4. A worksheet
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — An effect applied to objects on a slide

Animations control the entrance, emphasis, movement or exit of slide objects.

Q39. Which feature controls consistent layouts, fonts and placeholders across slides?

  1. Slide Master
  2. Task Manager
  3. Mail Merge
  4. AutoSum
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Slide Master

Slide Master helps maintain consistent presentation design.

Q40. Speaker reminders that are not normally shown to the audience are called:

  1. Speaker notes
  2. Cell comments
  3. Footers only
  4. Formulas
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Speaker notes

Speaker notes support the presenter and can be viewed in Presenter View.

Windows and File Management MCQs

Q41. Which shortcut opens File Explorer in Windows?

  1. Windows+E
  2. Windows+P
  3. Ctrl+E
  4. Alt+E
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Windows+E

Windows+E opens File Explorer.

Q42. Which shortcut switches between open applications?

  1. Alt+Tab
  2. Ctrl+S
  3. Shift+F5
  4. Windows+L only
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Alt+Tab

Alt+Tab cycles through open applications.

Q43. What is the Recycle Bin used for?

  1. Temporarily storing deleted files
  2. Scanning documents
  3. Creating formulas
  4. Sending email
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Temporarily storing deleted files

Deleted files may remain in the Recycle Bin until restored or permanently removed.

Q44. Which extension usually identifies a plain-text file?

  1. .txt
  2. .jpg
  3. .mp3
  4. .xlsx
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — .txt

.txt is commonly used for plain-text files.

Q45. What is a folder used for?

  1. Organizing files and subfolders
  2. Increasing monitor size
  3. Printing without a printer
  4. Replacing the CPU
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Organizing files and subfolders

Folders provide a hierarchical way to organize files.

Q46. Which shortcut locks a Windows computer?

  1. Windows+L
  2. Ctrl+L
  3. Alt+L
  4. Shift+L
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Windows+L

Windows+L locks the current user session.

Internet and Networking MCQs

Q47. What does URL stand for?

  1. Uniform Resource Locator
  2. Universal Routing Link
  3. User Resource Level
  4. Uniform Record Line
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Uniform Resource Locator

A URL identifies the location of a resource.

Q48. Which protocol is used for secure web browsing?

  1. HTTPS
  2. FTP only
  3. SMTP
  4. POP3
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — HTTPS

HTTPS protects web traffic using encryption through TLS.

Q49. What does DNS do?

  1. Translates domain names into IP addresses
  2. Prints documents
  3. Edits slides
  4. Creates passwords
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Translates domain names into IP addresses

DNS helps devices locate services by resolving names to IP addresses.

Q50. Which protocol is primarily used to send email?

  1. SMTP
  2. HTTP
  3. DHCP
  4. PDF
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — SMTP

SMTP stands for Simple Mail Transfer Protocol.

Q51. What does LAN stand for?

  1. Local Area Network
  2. Long Access Node
  3. Linked Application Number
  4. Large Analog Network
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Local Area Network

A LAN covers a limited area such as an office or building.

Q52. Which device commonly connects different networks and directs packets?

  1. Router
  2. Keyboard
  3. Scanner
  4. Speaker
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Router

A router forwards packets between networks.

Q53. What is an IP address used for?

  1. Identifying a device/interface on an IP network
  2. Formatting a paragraph
  3. Saving a slide
  4. Measuring paper size
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Identifying a device/interface on an IP network

IP addresses support identification and routing on IP networks.

Q54. What does DHCP commonly provide automatically?

  1. IP configuration
  2. Printed pages
  3. Word formatting
  4. Antivirus guarantees
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — IP configuration

DHCP can assign IP addresses and other network settings to clients.

Cybersecurity MCQs

Q55. Malware that encrypts files and demands payment is called:

  1. Ransomware
  2. Freeware
  3. Firmware
  4. Shareware
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Ransomware

Ransomware blocks access to data and demands a ransom; payment does not guarantee recovery.

Q56. A fake message designed to steal login details is an example of:

  1. Phishing
  2. Formatting
  3. Defragmentation
  4. Compilation
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — Phishing

Phishing impersonates a trusted source to steal information or deliver malware.

Q57. Which password is generally strongest?

  1. 12345678
  2. password
  3. Nadir2026
  4. A long unique passphrase with mixed characters
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: D — A long unique passphrase with mixed characters

Length, uniqueness and unpredictability make a password stronger.

Q58. What does two-factor authentication add?

  1. A second verification step
  2. A second username only
  3. A larger monitor
  4. A public password
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — A second verification step

2FA requires another factor in addition to the password.

Q59. Why should software updates be installed?

  1. They may fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
  2. They make every password public
  3. They remove all files
  4. They disable the internet permanently
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: A — They may fix security vulnerabilities and bugs

Updates often patch known security weaknesses and improve stability.

Q60. What should you do with an unexpected attachment from an unknown sender?

  1. Open it immediately
  2. Forward it to everyone
  3. Avoid opening it and verify the sender
  4. Disable antivirus first
Show Answer and Explanation

Correct answer: C — Avoid opening it and verify the sender

Unexpected attachments may carry malware; verify independently before opening.

Score Guide

Score Performance Next Step
52–60 Strong Review errors and practise under timed conditions.
42–51 Good Strengthen the two weakest sections.
30–41 Developing Revise MS Office and computer fundamentals before reattempting.
Below 30 Needs improvement Study section by section and then retake the full test.

Common Computer-Test Mistakes

  • Confusing Word shortcuts with browser shortcuts
  • Mixing workbook, worksheet, row, column and cell
  • Forgetting the equals sign at the start of an Excel formula
  • Confusing COUNT with COUNTA
  • Mixing transitions with animations in PowerPoint
  • Memorizing abbreviations without understanding their purpose
  • Opening suspicious attachments or links during online practice

Seven-Day Computer Revision Plan

Day Topic
1 Computer hardware, software, memory and storage
2 Microsoft Word commands and shortcuts
3 Excel formulas, functions and cell references
4 PowerPoint views, transitions and Slide Master
5 Windows shortcuts and file management
6 Internet, email, protocols and networking
7 Cybersecurity plus a timed reattempt of all 60 MCQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official GHQ LDC paper?

No. It is an original practice test designed for concept revision.

Are all Microsoft Office versions identical?

No. Menus and features can vary by version, but many core concepts and shortcuts remain similar.

Should I memorize only the correct option?

No. Read the explanation and practise the related feature so you can answer differently worded questions.

Does this page confirm the official test pattern?

No. Confirm the current subjects, duration and marking policy from your recruitment instructions.

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