Top 50 Computer Questions for CPCT Exam 2025 (with Answers)

Here are the Top 50 Computer Questions for CPCT Exam 2025 (with Answers) :-

Part A: Computer Fundamentals (Q1–Q15)

1. What is the full form of CPU?

Central Processing Unit

2. Which device is used to input data into a computer?

Keyboard

3. What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory

4. Which device is an example of non-volatile memory?

Hard Disk

5. Which is not an input device?

Monitor

6. The main function of the operating system is:

Managing hardware and software resources

7. What is the brain of the computer?

CPU

8. Which software is used to perform calculations?

MS Excel

9. What is the full form of GUI?

Graphical User Interface

10. Which key is used to refresh a web page?

F5

11. What type of software is MS Word?

Application Software

12. What is the full form of WWW?

World Wide Web

13. Which device is used to print documents?

Printer

14. Which part of the computer performs calculations and comparisons?

ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)

15. What is the smallest unit of data in a computer?

Bit

Part B: MS Office & Shortcuts (Q16–Q30)

16. Shortcut key to copy selected text:

Ctrl + C

17. Shortcut key to paste:

Ctrl + V

18. Shortcut to save a file:

Ctrl + S

19. Shortcut to undo an action:

Ctrl + Z

20. Shortcut to bold selected text:

Ctrl + B

21. What is the extension of Word files?

.docx

22. What is the extension of Excel files?

.xlsx

23. Which tab in MS Word is used to insert pictures?

Insert

24. What is the default alignment in MS Word?

Left

25. Which function in Excel adds values?

=SUM()

26. Which tab in PowerPoint is used to add new slides?

Home

27. What is the use of Ctrl + P?

To print the document

28. What is the use of Ctrl + F?

To find text in a document

29. How do you align text to the center in MS Word?

Ctrl + E

30. What is the function of a spreadsheet?

To organize and analyze data

Part C: Internet, Email & Cyber Awareness (Q31–Q45)

31. What is the full form of URL?

Uniform Resource Locator

32. What is the full form of HTTP?

HyperText Transfer Protocol

33. What is the full form of IP?

Internet Protocol

34. Which software is used to browse the internet?

Web Browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox)

35. What is an email?

Electronic Mail

36. What is spam?

Unwanted or junk email

37. What is phishing?

Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information

38. What is a virus in computers?

A malicious program that damages data

39. What is cloud computing?

Storing and accessing data over the internet

40. What is a firewall?

A security system to protect computers from threats

41. Which key is used to open the start menu in Windows?

Windows Key

42. What is incognito mode?

Private browsing mode

43. Which website is used to send emails?

Gmail.com

44. What is CAPTCHA?

A test to determine if the user is human

45. Which protocol is used to send email?

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

Part D: Miscellaneous & Revision (Q46–Q50)

46. Which company developed Windows OS?

Microsoft

47. What is software piracy?

Illegal copying of software

48. What is multitasking?

Running multiple programs at the same time

49. What is a spreadsheet?

A grid of rows and columns used to manage data

50. What is the purpose of antivirus software?

To protect a computer from viruses and malware.