Computer Operator Exam Model Questions

Model Questions and Answers related to Typewriting and Computer Formatting.

1. ……………. is a marker indicating next characters on the computer screen.

Answer: Cursor

2. The full form of CD

Answer: Compact Disk

3. The longest key of the key board in a computer

Answer: Space bar

4. QWERTY layout of key board was developed by:

Answer: Christopher Sholes

5. Information from a computer that is printed in paper is called:

Answer: Hard Copy

6. Windows was developed by:

Answer: Microsoft

7. The short cut key for ‘Undo’:

Answer: Ctrl+Z

8. A device designed to transform images from photos, drawings and text into computerized documents is:

Answer: Scanner

9. The most common input device used is:

Answer: Keyboard

10. Who invented Carbon paper?

Answer: Pellegrino Turri

11. Maximum storage capacity of a normal Compact Disk (CD) is:

Answer: 700 MB

12. Foot notes are typed in …………. Line space

Answer: Single

13. Short cut command used for “Print” is

Answer: Ctrl+P

14. Touch system was introduced by

Answer: Frank Mc Gurrin

15. In a Semi Official letter …………. Is used as a Complementary Close.

Answer: Yours Sincerely

16. Ctrl+A is used for

Answer: Select all

17. What is the size of A4 paper

Answer: 210mm x 297mm

18. In a Typewriter the type bars strike at the cylinder through …………..

Answer: Centre Guide

19. The invention related to Jack Kilby

Answer: Integrated Circuit

20. Taking copies of typewritten matter by means of Carbon paper is called ………

Answer: Manifolding

21. The first Computer Game is

Answer: Space War

22. The number of scales in a Typewriter:

Answer: Four

23. What is used for typing ‘degree’ after numbers?

Answer: Variable knob

24. Which finger is to be used for striking the shift key

Answer: Little finger

25. …………… releases the right margin and at the same time unlocks the keyboard.

Answer: Margin release key

26. Which key is used by Right Thumb in a keyboard

Answer: Space bar

27. What is the use of Key Release Key

Answer: Releases the jammed key levers

28. ……………. are used for typing a single character in the Upper case.

Answer: Shift keys

29. The graphical pictures that represents file, folder etc is

Answer: Icons

30. ……………. is pressed, it gives impression on paper, but do not cause movement of carriage

Answer: Dead key

31. Feed Rolls are made by:

Answer: Rubber

32. Carriage moves to the left by the force extended by …………….

Answer: Main Spring

33. Who designed Malayalam Key Board?

Answer: N.S Pandala

34. Full form of “GOI” in a typewriting 2nd paper question

Answer: Government of India

35. Push Button is provided in the ………… side of the cylinder

Answer: Left

36. The notes in offices are typing in ………… line space.

Answer: Double

37. UPS means:

Answer: Uninterrupted Power Supply

38. How many Shift Keys are there in a Typewriter

Answer: Two

39. When we type the Balance sheet of the accounts of Profit & loss, the first page will contain …………….

Answer: Assets

40. Thumb Wheels are other called

Answer: Cylinder Knobs

41. ………… is used for typing Statistical matters, Account Statements.

Answer: Tabulator key

42. Width of ribbon in typewriter is

Answer: Half Inch