Practice high-yield Computer Science & IT MCQs on Ms Access — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, CSS, PMS, NTS.
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Question 1 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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Which of the following is not a database object?
Correct Answer: Option C — Relationships
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Relationships is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a database object”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 2 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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★ FPSC
In Access to find the next occurrence of the text specified in the Find and Replace dialog box when the dialog box is closed (Datasheet view and Form view only)
Correct Answer: Option C — SHIFT+F4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SHIFT+F4 is the correct answer to “In Access to find the next occurrence of the text specified in the Find and Replace dialog box when the dialog box is closed (Datasheet view and Form view only)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 3 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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a computer language for informing the dbms regarding the data structure used is
Correct Answer: Option B — Ddl
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ddl is the correct answer to “a computer language for informing the dbms regarding the data structure used is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 4 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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a subset of characters within a data field is known as
Correct Answer: Option C — Data string
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Data string is the correct answer to “a subset of characters within a data field is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 5 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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★ FPSC
Macros can recover from _______ in a controlled manner.
Correct Answer: Option A — events
Detailed Academic Explanation:
events is the correct answer to “Macros can recover from _______ in a controlled manner.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 6 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
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A composite key is
Correct Answer: Option C — Made up of two or more fields to uniquely identify records
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Made up of two or more fields to uniquely identify records is the correct answer to “A composite key is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 7 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
According to the Leszynski Naming Conventions, which of the following is the prefix for a text box control?
Correct Answer: Option A — txt
Detailed Academic Explanation:
txt is the correct answer to “According to the Leszynski Naming Conventions, which of the following is the prefix for a text box control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 8 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which setting you must modify to print a report using letterhead?
Correct Answer: Option B — Margin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Margin is the correct answer to “Which setting you must modify to print a report using letterhead”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 9 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In this form, a single record may appear in multiple rows in the form window in order to fully display the field name label and data.
Correct Answer: Option C — Justified
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Justified is the correct answer to “In this form, a single record may appear in multiple rows in the form window in order to fully display the field name label and data.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 10 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following components has a property sheet that includes settings for the frame and the option group?
Correct Answer: Option B — Option group frame
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Option group frame is the correct answer to “Which of the following components has a property sheet that includes settings for the frame and the option group”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 11 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In Access press UP ARROW or CTRL+UP ARROW
Correct Answer: Option C — Move the selected control up
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Move the selected control up is the correct answer to “In Access press UP ARROW or CTRL+UP ARROW”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 12 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In the Relationship window, related fields from each table are connected by a(n) _______________.
Correct Answer: Option D — join line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
join line is the correct answer to “In the Relationship window, related fields from each table are connected by a(n) _______________.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 13 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following queries prompts users for input data by displaying dialog boxes?
Correct Answer: Option C — Parameter
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Parameter is the correct answer to “Which of the following queries prompts users for input data by displaying dialog boxes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 14 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following is not a valid Data Type in MS Access?
Correct Answer: Option B — Picture
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Picture is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a valid Data Type in MS Access”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 15 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following is use to view or print the data in organized manner?
Correct Answer: Option B — Report
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Report is the correct answer to “Which of the following is use to view or print the data in organized manner”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 16 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
What type of controls are text boxes when data from the recordset is visible?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bound
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bound is the correct answer to “What type of controls are text boxes when data from the recordset is visible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 17 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
If I create 'Student' field in 'Fees' table to store 'student_id' of 'Students' table, then this 'Student' field in 'Fees' table is called:
Correct Answer: Option A — Foreign key
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Foreign key is the correct answer to “If I create 'Student' field in 'Fees' table to store 'student_id' of 'Students' table, then this 'Student' field in 'Fees' table is called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 18 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following is use to get data from user?
Correct Answer: Option C — Form
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Form is the correct answer to “Which of the following is use to get data from user”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 19 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which of the following statements about a tab control in a form is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Option A — It can contain only one object.
Detailed Academic Explanation:
It can contain only one object. is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about a tab control in a form is incorrect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 20 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In a query, using the keyword _______________ will return records in which the field value is between two numbers.
Correct Answer: Option A — Between
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Between is the correct answer to “In a query, using the keyword _______________ will return records in which the field value is between two numbers.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 21 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In the relationships window, what does the appearance of symbols, such as 1 and the infinity symbol, at the endpoints of a relationship line mean?
Correct Answer: Option A — Referential integrity is enforced
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Referential integrity is enforced is the correct answer to “In the relationships window, what does the appearance of symbols, such as 1 and the infinity symbol, at the endpoints of a relationship line mean”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 22 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
What is the purpose of the description column in Table Design View?
Correct Answer: Option B — To describe the data that should be entered in each field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To describe the data that should be entered in each field is the correct answer to “What is the purpose of the description column in Table Design View”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 23 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which field type can store photos?
Correct Answer: Option B — OLE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
OLE is the correct answer to “Which field type can store photos”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 24 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In access, this displays the results of a calculation in a query
Correct Answer: Option B — Calculated field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Calculated field is the correct answer to “In access, this displays the results of a calculation in a query”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 25 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
If you are creating a cross tab query, what must table you are querying contain?
Correct Answer: Option C — At least one field
Detailed Academic Explanation:
At least one field is the correct answer to “If you are creating a cross tab query, what must table you are querying contain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 26 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
What type of control in a form can display data from database table?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bound control
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bound control is the correct answer to “What type of control in a form can display data from database table”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 27 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
Which field type will you select when creating a new table if you require to enter long text in that field?
Correct Answer: Option B — Memo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Memo is the correct answer to “Which field type will you select when creating a new table if you require to enter long text in that field”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 28 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
which of the following is not a data type
Correct Answer: Option A — Picture/graphic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Picture/graphic is the correct answer to “which of the following is not a data type”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 29 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
When adding an image, which size mode will change the height or width of the image fit the control?
Correct Answer: Option B — Stretch
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Stretch is the correct answer to “When adding an image, which size mode will change the height or width of the image fit the control”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 30 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In a module, a(n) _______ is a series of commands and properties that perform a specific task.
Correct Answer: Option C — procedure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
procedure is the correct answer to “In a module, a(n) _______ is a series of commands and properties that perform a specific task.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 31 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
By default, what is the name of a new module in the Modules folder of the Project pane called?
Correct Answer: Option D — Module1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Module1 is the correct answer to “By default, what is the name of a new module in the Modules folder of the Project pane called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 32 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
You add a table to the query design window
Correct Answer: Option C — Click the Show Table button on the toolbar
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Click the Show Table button on the toolbar is the correct answer to “You add a table to the query design window”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 33 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
You created a query with two tables that have relationship of One-To-Many with referential rules applied. The first table has 3 records and the second has 8. With using a right outer join, how many records will the resulting recordset have?
Correct Answer: Option C — 24
Detailed Academic Explanation:
24 is the correct answer to “You created a query with two tables that have relationship of One-To-Many with referential rules applied. The first table has 3 records and the second has 8. With using a right outer join, how many records will the resulting recordset have”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 34 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
You have a Command button in the Form Footer, you click the Tabular Control Layout; an attached label will be added in what section?
Correct Answer: Option C — Form Header
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Form Header is the correct answer to “You have a Command button in the Form Footer, you click the Tabular Control Layout; an attached label will be added in what section”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 35 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In MS Access, Field Value may contain
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the Above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the Above is the correct answer to “In MS Access, Field Value may contain”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 36 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
How to make a date field DOB store the dates like "2002/10/17" ?
Correct Answer: Option B — By setting the format property to "yyyy/mm/dd"
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By setting the format property to "yyyy/mm/dd" is the correct answer to “How to make a date field DOB store the dates like "2002/10/17"”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 37 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
In Access press to Move to the previous page of the wizard
Correct Answer: Option C — ALT+B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ALT+B is the correct answer to “In Access press to Move to the previous page of the wizard”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 38 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
The operation of checking input data against specified criteria is known as?
Correct Answer: Option B — Data validation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Data validation is the correct answer to “The operation of checking input data against specified criteria is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 39 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
A(n)_______ is a major object that can run independent of a control.
Correct Answer: Option D — macro
Detailed Academic Explanation:
macro is the correct answer to “A(n)_______ is a major object that can run independent of a control.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
Question 40 of 40
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
★ PPSC
★ FPSC
(IF [Age]>65, "Senior","Adult") This expression is an example of:
Correct Answer: Option A — A conditional expression
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A conditional expression is the correct answer to “(IF [Age]>65, "Senior","Adult") This expression is an example of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Ms Access.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Ms Access
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