PMKVY Data entry operator online test Questions [PDF]

 

Here are the sample questions for the PMKVY Data Entry Operator (DEO) Online Test along with their answers:

Section 1: Computer Basics

1. What is the full form of CPU?

   • a) Central Processing Unit
   • b) Control Processing Unit
   • c) Central Program Unit
   • d) Central Processor Unit
   • Answer: a) Central Processing Unit

2. Which of the following is a storage device?

   • a) Monitor
   • b) Keyboard
   • c) Hard Disk
   • d) Printer
   • Answer: c) Hard Disk

3. What is the shortcut key for 'Paste' in MS Word?

   • a) Ctrl + V
   • b) Ctrl + P
   • c) Ctrl + Z
   • d) Ctrl + C
   • Answer: a) Ctrl + V

4. What is the function of a keyboard?

   • a) Input device
   • b) Output device
   • c) Storage device
   • d) Processing device
   • Answer: a) Input device

5. Which key is used to delete a file permanently from a computer?

   • a) Shift + Delete
   • b) Ctrl + Delete
   • c) Alt + Delete
   • d) Delete
   • Answer: a) Shift + Delete

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Section 2: MS Excel and Spreadsheet Skills

1. Which function is used to calculate the average in MS Excel?

   • a) =SUM()
   • b) =AVG()
   • c) =AVERAGE()
   • d) =MEAN()
   • Answer: c) =AVERAGE()

2. In MS Excel, what is the intersection of a row and a column called?

   • a) Cell
   • b) Grid
   • c) Table
   • d) Box
   • Answer: a) Cell

3. Which of the following is a valid cell reference in MS Excel?

   • a) A1
   • b) 1A
   • c) AB1
   • d) B1C
   • Answer: a) A1

4. What does the function =SUM(A1

   ) do in Excel?
   • a) Adds the values in cells A1 through A5
   • b) Multiplies the values in cells A1 through A5
   • c) Finds the average of values in cells A1 through A5
   • d) Subtracts the values in cells A1 through A5
   • Answer: a) Adds the values in cells A1 through A5

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Section 3: General Typing and Data Entry Skills

1. Which key is used to move to the next line in a text document?

   • a) Enter
   • b) Shift
   • c) Tab
   • d) Spacebar
   • Answer: a) Enter

2. What is the ideal speed for data entry operators (in words per minute) for standard typing tests?

   • a) 40-50 wpm
   • b) 20-30 wpm
   • c) 10-20 wpm
   • d) 5-10 wpm
   • Answer: a) 40-50 wpm

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Section 4: General Awareness for DEO

1. Which organization is responsible for cybersecurity in India?

   • a) CERT-In
   • b) NASSCOM
   • c) ISRO
   • d) RBI
   • Answer: a) CERT-In

2. What does the abbreviation 'LAN' stand for?

   • a) Local Area Network
   • b) Long Area Network
   • c) Large Area Network
   • d) Local Access Network
   • Answer: a) Local Area Network

These questions are designed to help you prepare for the PMKVY Data Entry Operator test, covering basic computer literacy, typing skills, and spreadsheet knowledge.