The Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) is a basic level IT literacy programme for the common man. It is designed to impart knowledge about computers and their applications in everyday life. The CCC exam is conducted by the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), formerly known as DOEACC Society.
The CCC exam is an online test
that consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Topics are covered in the CCC exam:
·
Computer
Fundamentals
·
Operating
Systems
·
Word
Processing
·
Spreadsheet
·
Presentation
·
Introduction
to the Internet and WWW
·
Email,
Social Networking, and E-Governance Services
·
Digital
Financial Tools and Applications
·
Overview of
Future Skills and Security
Computer Fundamentals
1.
What
does CPU stand for?
a)
Central
Processing Unit
b)
Computer
Processing Unit
c)
Central
Program Unit
d)
Control
Processing Unit
Answers:
a) Central Processing Unit
2.
Which
of the following is considered a volatile memory?
a)
Hard
Disk Drive (HDD)
b)
Random
Access Memory (RAM)
c)
Read-Only
Memory (ROM)
d)
Solid
State Drive (SSD)
Answers:
b) Random Access
Memory (RAM)
3.
What
is the primary function of an operating system?
a)
Running
application software
b)
Managing
hardware resources
c)
Creating
documents and files
d)
Performing
calculations
Answers:
b) Managing hardware resources
4.
Which
computer component is responsible for storing data long-term even when the
computer is turned off?
a)
RAM
b)
CPU
c)
ROM
d)
Hard
Drive
Answers:
d) Hard Drive
5.
What
does the acronym GUI stand for?
a)
Graphical
User Interface
b)
General
Utility Interface
c)
Graphical
Understanding Interface
d)
General
User Interaction
Answers:
a) Graphical User
Interface
6.
Which
input device is commonly used to move the cursor on the screen?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Mouse
c)
Monitor
d)
Printer
Answers:
b) Mouse
7.
Which
programming language is often used for web development and is known for its
client-side scripting capabilities?
a)
Java
b)
Python
c)
HTML
d)
C++
Answers:
c) HTML
8.
What
does the term "URL" stand for?
a)
Universal
Resource Locator
b)
Uniform
Resource Locator
c)
Unified
Resource Locator
d)
Universal
Retrieval Link
Answers:
b) Uniform
Resource Locator
9.
Which
of the following is a commonly used spreadsheet software?
a)
Microsoft
Word
b)
Adobe
Photoshop
c)
Microsoft
Excel
d)
Microsoft
PowerPoint
Answers:
c) Microsoft
Excel
10.
Which
of the following is an example of an output device?
a)
Scanner
b)
Printer
c
c)
Keyboard
d)
Mouse
Answers:
b) Printer
11.
What
is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 13?
a)
1001
b)
1101
c)
1010
d)
1111
Answers:
b) 1101
12.
Which
of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
a)
Assembly
Language
b)
C++
c)
Machine
Language
d)
Binary
Code
Answers:
b) C++
13.
What
does the acronym HTML stand for in the context of web development?
a)
HyperText
Markup Language
b)
High-Level
Text Management Language
c)
Hyperlink
and Text Manipulation Language
d)
Hypertext
Transfer Markup Language
Answers:
a) HyperText Markup Language
14.
What
is the purpose of an antivirus software?
a)
Creating
backups of files
b)
Preventing
unauthorized access to a computer
c)
Protecting
against viruses and malware
d)
Managing
email accounts
Answers:
c) Protecting
against viruses and malware
15.
Which
of the following file extensions typically represents a video file?
a)
.jpg
b)
.mp3
c)
.avi
d)
.pdf
Answers:
c) .avi
Operating Systems
1. What is the primary function of an operating system?
a) Running applications
b) Managing hardware resources
c) Creating documents
d) Surfing the internet
Answers:
b) Managing hardware resources
2. Which operating system is commonly used on Apple computers?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) macOS
d) Android
Answers:
c) macOS
3. What is the main purpose of the Task Manager (Windows) or Activity
Monitor (macOS)?
a)
Running
application software
b)
Managing
hardware resources
c)
Creating
documents and files
d)
Performing
calculations
Answers:
b) Managing hardware resources
4. Which component of an operating system manages file operations such as
creating, deleting, and renaming files and directories?
a) Kernel
b) File Manager
c) Device Manager
d) Task Scheduler
Answers:
b) File Manager
5. What is the role of virtual memory in an operating system?
a) It allows multiple users to access the system simultaneously.
b) It creates virtual machines for testing software.
c) It provides additional RAM-like space on the hard drive.
d) It encrypts the user's personal files.
Answers:
c) It provides additional RAM-like space on the hard drive.
6. Which of the following is not a multitasking operating system?
a) Windows
b) Linux
c) MS-DOS
d) macOS
Answers:
c) MS-DOS
7. What is the purpose of an operating system's user interface?
a) To manage system memory
b) To interact with users and applications
c) To control input devices
d) To establish internet connections
Answers:
b) To interact with users and applications
8. Which file system is commonly used in Windows operating systems?
a) FAT32
b) HFS+
c) Ext4
d) NTFS
Answers:
d) NTFS
9. What is the function of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a
computer?
a) Managing user accounts
b) Booting the computer and initializing hardware
c) Running application software
d) Creating backup copies of files
Answers:
b) Booting the computer and initializing hardware
10. What does the acronym GUI stand for in the context of operating systems?
a) Graphic User Interface
b) Graphical User Interface
c) General Utility Interface
d) Graphical Understanding Interface
Answers:
b) Graphical User Interface
11. What is the primary purpose of an operating system's shell?
a) Protecting the computer from viruses
b) Interacting with the user and running commands
c) Managing the computer's hardware
d) Rendering graphics on the screen
Answers:
b) Interacting with the user and running commands
12. Which operating system is open-source and based on the Linux kernel?
a) Windows
b) Ubuntu
c) macOS
d) Android
Answers:
b) Ubuntu
13. What is the role of a device driver in an operating system?
a) It manages user accounts and permissions.
b) It translates high-level programming languages into machine code
c) It facilitates communication between the operating system and hardware
devices.
d) It controls the appearance and layout of the user interface.
Answers:
c) It facilitates
communication between the operating system and hardware devices.
14. Which operating system is known for its use in servers and supercomputers
due to its stability and security features?
a) Windows
b) macOS
c) Linux
d) Android
Answers:
c) Linux
15. What is the purpose of the "chmod" command in Unix-like
operating systems?
a) Changing the computer's hostname
b) Modifying file and directory permissions
c) Defragmenting the hard drive
d) Updating the operating system
Answers:
b) Modifying file and directory permissions
Word Processing
1. In a word processing program, what does the term "WYSIWYG"
stand for?
a) What You See Is What You Get
b) Where You Start Is Where You Go
c) When You Save It, What You Get
d) Why You Shouldn't Ignore Graphics
Answers:
a) What You See Is What You Get
2. Which of the following is NOT a common word processing software?
a) Microsoft Word
b) Adobe Photoshop
c) LibreOffice Writer
d) Google Docs
Answers:
b) Adobe Photoshop
3. What is the default file extension for documents created in Microsoft
Word?
a) .txt
b) .docx
c) .pdf
d) .xlsx
Answers:
b) .docx
4. Which feature in word processing allows you to repeat a specific action
multiple times?
a) Spell check
b) AutoSave
c) Find and Replace
d) Copy and Paste
Answers:
c) Find and Replace
5. Which function is used to arrange text or objects in a specific order in
a document?
a) Sorting
b) Formatting
c) Spell check
d) Printing
Answers:
a) Sorting
6. Which term refers to the space between the text and the edge of the page
in a document?
a) Margin
b) Header
c) Footer
d) Paragraph
Answers:
a) Margin
7. What is the purpose of a word processor's "Undo" feature?
a) To save the document
b) To copy text
c) To reverse the most recent action
d) To print the document
Answers:
c) To reverse the most recent action
8. Which keyboard shortcut is commonly used to cut selected text in a
document?
a) Ctrl+C
b) Ctrl+X
c) Ctrl+V
d) Ctrl+P
Answers:
b) Ctrl+X
9. What is the term for a predefined set of formatting options in a word
processing program?
a) Style
b) Font
c) Header
d) Template
Answers:
a) Style
10. Which feature in a word processor allows you to automatically insert the
current date and time into a document?
a) Spell check
b) AutoCorrect
c) AutoText
d) Date and Time
Answers:
d) Date and Time
Spreadsheet
1. What is a spreadsheet software primarily used for?
a) Creating and editing text documents
b) Designing graphics and images
c) Managing and analyzing data in tabular form
d) Browsing the internet
Answers:
c) Managing and analyzing data in tabular form
2. Which of the following spreadsheet functions is used to add a range of
numbers in a cell?
a) =SUM()
b) =AVERAGE()
c) =MAX()
d) =COUNT()
Answers:
a) =SUM()
3. In a spreadsheet, what does a cell reference like "B3"
represent?
a) The second column, third row
b) The third column, second row
c) The first column, third row
d) The second column, second row
Answers:
a) The second column, third row
4. Which feature in spreadsheet software allows you to apply a set of
formatting options to cells quickly?
a) Formula
b) AutoSave
c) Cell Styles
d) Macros
Answers:
c) Cell Styles
5. What does the term "cell merging" refer to in spreadsheets?
a) Combining multiple worksheets into one
b) Combining data from multiple cells into one cell
c) Dividing a cell into smaller cells
d) Locking a cell to prevent editing
Answers:
b) Combining data from multiple cells into one cell
6. Which symbol is commonly used to indicate absolute cell references in a
formula?
a) @
b) $
c) %
d) *
Answers:
b) $
7. What is a chart or graph used for in a spreadsheet?
a) Inserting images into the spreadsheet
b) Displaying data visually for analysis and presentation
c) Sorting and filtering data
d) Sending emails
Answers:
b) Displaying data visually for analysis and presentation
8. In spreadsheet terminology, what does "CSV" stand for?
a) Common Spreadsheet Variable
b) Comma-Separated Values
c) Cell Structure Visualization
d) Conditional Sum and Values
Answers:
b) Comma-Separated Values
9. What is the purpose of a filter function in a spreadsheet?
a) To calculate totals in a column
b) To automatically format cells
c) To selectively display data based on specified criteria
d) To create charts and graphs
Answers:
c) To selectively display data based on specified criteria
10. Which spreadsheet software is commonly used for data analysis and is
part of the Microsoft Office suite?
a) Google Sheets
b) LibreOffice Calc
c) Excel
d) Numbers
Answers:
c) Excel
Presentation
1. What is the primary purpose of presentation software?
a) Creating and editing text documents
b) Designing graphics and images
c) Organizing and delivering visual presentations
d) Managing and analyzing data
Answers:
c) Organizing and delivering visual presentations
2. Which of the following presentation software is widely used and part of
the Microsoft Office suite?
a) Google Slides
b) LibreOffice Impress
c) PowerPoint
d) Keynote
Answers:
c) PowerPoint
3. What is a "slide" in the context of a presentation?
a) A type of animation effect
b) A transition between two slides
c) A single page or screen in a presentation
d) A sound effect
Answers:
c) A single page or screen in a presentation
4. Which feature in presentation software allows you to apply consistent
formatting to all slides in a presentation?
a) Slide Layouts
b) Slide Master
c) Slide Transition
d) Slide Sorter
Answers:
b) Slide Master
5. What does the term "bullet point" refer to in a presentation
slide?
a) A graphical element
b) A type of animation
c) A symbol used for numbering
d) A concise, listed item or point
Answers:
d) A concise, listed item or point
6. Which view in presentation software allows you to see all the slides in a
presentation at once?
a) Slide Show
b) Normal View
c) Slide Sorter View
d) Notes Page View
Answers:
c) Slide Sorter View
7. What is the purpose of slide transitions in a presentation?
a) Adding audio to each slide
b) Moving objects around on a slide
c) Creating visual effects when moving from one slide to another
d) Changing the font size of text
Answers:
c) Creating visual effects when moving from one slide to another
8. Which file format is commonly used for saving presentations in Microsoft
PowerPoint?
a) .pptx
b) .docx
c) .pdf
d) .xls
Answers:
a) .pptx
9. What is a "template" in presentation software?
a) A type of animation
b) A pre-designed slide layout with placeholders for content
c) A sound effect
d) A formatting style
Answers:
b) A pre-designed slide layout with placeholders for content
10. Which presentation software is often used on Apple devices and offers
creative templates and transitions?
a) Google Slides
b) LibreOffice Impress
c) PowerPoint
d) Keynote
Answers:
d) Keynote
Introduction to the Internet and WWW
1. What does the acronym "WWW" stand for in the context of the
Internet?
a) World Wide Web
b) Wide World of Wizards
c) Web World Wonders
d) Worldwide Weather
Answers:
a) World Wide Web
2. Who is often credited with inventing the World Wide Web?
a) Bill Gates
b) Tim Berners-Lee
c) Mark Zuckerberg
d) Steve Jobs
Answers:
b) Tim Berners-Lee
3. What is the primary function of a web browser?
a) Sending emails
b) Playing video games
c) Navigating and displaying web pages
d) Creating spreadsheets
Answers:
c) Navigating and displaying web pages
4. Which protocol is commonly used for sending and receiving emails over
the Internet?
a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) SMTP
d) HTTPS
Answers:
c) SMTP
5. What is the purpose of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)?
a) To identify a web page's author
b) To specify the location of a web page on the Internet
c) To encrypt data during online transactions
d) To organize files on a computer
Answers:
b) To specify the location of a web page on the Internet
6. Which organization is responsible for overseeing the allocation of IP
addresses and domain names on the Internet?
a) ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
b) NSA (National Security Agency)
c) NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
d) FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)
Answers:
a) ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
7. What does the term "HTML" stand for in the context of web
development?
a) Hyper Transfer Markup Language
b) Hypertext Transfer Protocol
c) Hyperlink and Text Manipulation Language
d) Hypertext Markup Language
Answers:
d) Hypertext Markup Language
8. What is the purpose of a search engine on the Internet?
a) To create websites
b) To host online forums
c) To index and retrieve web pages based on user queries
d) To send and receive emails
Answers:
c) To index and retrieve web pages based on user queries
9. Which of the following is NOT an example of a popular social media
platform?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) Google
d) Instagram
Answers:
c) Google
10. What does the term "ISP" stand for in the context of Internet
connectivity?
a) International Software Provider
b) Internet Service Provider
c) Internet Security Protocol
d) Internal System Processor
Answers:
b) Internet Service Provider
Email, Social
Networking, and E-Governance Services
Email Services:
1. What does "SMTP" stand for in the context of email
communication?
a) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
b) Social Media Transfer Protocol
c) Secure Message Transmission Protocol
d) Service Management and Transmission Process
Answers:
a) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
2. Which protocol is commonly used for receiving emails from a mail server?
a) SMTP
b) IMAP
c) FTP
d) HTTP
Answers:
b) IMAP
3. What is the purpose of an email client?
a) To send and receive text messages
b) To organize and manage email messages
c) To play online games
d) To create spreadsheets
Answers:
b) To organize and manage email messages
Social Networking Services:
4. Which social networking platform is primarily focused on professional
networking and career development?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) LinkedIn
d) Instagram
Answers:
c) LinkedIn
5. What is the term for a short message or update posted on Twitter?
a) Status
b) Tweet
c) Post
d) Comment
Answers:
b) Tweet
6. On which social media platform can users "pin" images and
content to virtual bulletin boards?
a) Facebook
b) Twitter
c) Instagram
d) Pinterest
Answers:
d) Pinterest
E-Governance Services:
7. What does "E-Governance" refer to?
a) Electronic gaming
b) Electronic governance and online government services
c) Environmental protection
d) Energy generation
Answers:
b) Electronic governance and online government services
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of an E-Governance service?
a) Online tax filing and payment
b) Electronic voting
c) Social media marketing
d) Applying for government permits online
Answers:
c) Social media marketing
9. What is the primary goal of E-Governance initiatives?
a) To increase paper usage
b) To reduce government transparency
c) To improve the efficiency and accessibility of government services
d) To limit citizens' access to government information
Answers:
c) To improve the efficiency and accessibility of government services
10. Which organization is responsible for overseeing and promoting
E-Governance in India?
a) ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
b) DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
c) NIC (National Informatics Centre)
d) RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
Answers:
c) NIC (National Informatics Centre)
Digital Financial Tools and Applications
1. What is the term for the process of conducting financial transactions
online or electronically?
a) Electronic commerce
b) Digital finance
c) E-banking
d) Online shopping
Answers:
a) Electronic commerce
2. Which of the following is NOT a commonly used digital payment method?
e) Credit card
f) Debit card
g) Cheque
h) Mobile wallet
Answers:
c) Cheque
3. What does the acronym "ATM" stand for in the context of
digital financial services?
i) Automated Teller Machine
j) Advanced Transaction Method
k) All-Time Money
l) Automated Transfer Mode
Answers:
a) Automated Teller Machine
4. Which digital financial service allows users to invest in stocks, bonds,
and mutual funds through an online platform?
m) Mobile banking
n) Digital wallet
o) Online trading
p) Contactless payment
Answers:
c) Online trading
5. What is the primary purpose of a digital wallet (e-wallet)?
q) To store and manage digital documents
r) To provide information on weather forecasts
s) To securely store and make digital payments
t) To send and receive emails
Answers:
c) To securely store and make digital payments
6. Which technology is commonly used for secure online authentication, such
as for accessing bank accounts or making online purchases?
u) RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification)
v) GPS (Global Positioning System)
w) OTP (One-Time Password)
x) VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Answers:
c) OTP (One-Time Password)
7. What is the purpose of a Personal Financial Management (PFM) tool?
y) To track and manage personal finances, including income and expenses
z) To provide social media updates
aa) To design websites
bb)To analyze weather data
Answers:
a) To track and manage personal finances, including income and expenses
8. Which digital financial tool allows for the automatic transfer of funds
from one's bank account to a savings or investment account?
cc) Direct deposit
dd)Bill payment
ee) Peer-to-peer transfer
ff) Digital certificate
Answers:
a) Direct deposit
9. What is the term for a digital currency that uses cryptography for
security and operates independently of a central authority?
gg)Bitcoin
hh) PayPal
ii) Visa
jj) MasterCard
Answers:
a) Bitcoin
10. Which organization is responsible for regulating and supervising
financial institutions in the United States?
kk) Federal Reserve System (the Fed)
ll) United Nations (UN)
mm)
World Health Organization (WHO)
nn) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Answers:
a) Federal Reserve
System (the Fed)
Overview of Future Skills and Security
Future Skills:
1. What term describes the ability to understand, use, and adapt to new
digital tools and technologies?
a) Digital dexterity
b) Technological ignorance
c) Digital divide
d) Computer illiteracy
Answers:
a)Digital dexterity
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a critical future skill in the
digital age?
a) Data analysis
b) Critical thinking
c) Handwriting
d) Problem-solving
Answers:
c) Handwriting
3. What does the acronym "STEM" stand for in the context of
future skills?
a) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
b) Social, Technology, Environment, and Media
c) Systematic Thinking for Engineering and Manufacturing
d) Sustainable Technology and Environmental Management
Answers:
a) Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
4. What is the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with
individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures known as?
a) Global awareness
b) Digital fluency
c) Cultural competence
d) Technological literacy
Answers:
c) Cultural
competence
5. Which of the following is an essential skill for data privacy and security?
a) Sharing passwords
b) Using public Wi-Fi without protection
c) Creating strong and unique passwords
d) Sharing personal information on social media
Answers:
c) Creating
strong and unique passwords
Security:
6. What is the term for malicious software that can infect and harm a
computer or network?
a) Firewall
b) Virus
c) Router
d) Mouse
Answers:
b) Virus
7. Which security practice involves verifying a user's identity through a
combination of factors, such as something the user knows, has, or is?
a) Two-factor authentication (2FA)
b) Password sharing
c) Biometric encryption
d) Single sign-on (SSO)
Answers:
a) Two-factor
authentication (2FA)
8. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
a) Protecting against physical theft
b) Filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic
c) Securing physical access to a building
d) Generating encryption keys
Answers:
b) Filtering
incoming and outgoing network traffic
9. What is the term for a deceptive email or website that tricks users into
revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data?
a) Phishing
b) Hacking
c) Encryption
d) Spam
Answers:
e) Phishing
10. Which organization is responsible for setting international standards
for information security management systems?
a) ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers)
b) ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
c) NSA (National Security Agency)
d) FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Answers:
b) ISO (International Organization for
Standardization)