Introduction
NIELIT’s CCC course (Course on Computer Concepts) is one of the basic computer awareness exams. To assist aspirants in preparing for their upcoming exam of 2026, we have come up with this guide. This study material contains an easy-to-understand exam pattern, important questions of each chapter for last-minute revision, and 100 full-length questions with answers and explanations.
CCC 2026 Exam Pattern Overview
Before diving into the questions, it is important to understand the official exam structure:
- Total Questions: 100 (Objective Type – MCQs and True/False)
- Total Marks: 100 (1 mark per question)
- Duration: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours)
- Negative Marking: None
- Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
- Passing Criteria: 50% marks (50/100)
Part 1: Chapter-wise Expected Questions for Quick Revision
Here are some highly expected chapter-wise questions to test your basic concepts.
1. Computer Fundamentals
Q1. Which of the following is known as the “brain” of the computer?
A) ALU B) Memory C) CPU D) Input Device
Ans: C) CPU
Exp: The CPU (Central Processing Unit) controls all operations and is hence called the brain of the computer.
Q2. 1 Kilobyte (KB) is equal to how many bytes?
A) 1000 B) 1024 C) 1048 D) 100
Ans: B) 1024
Exp: In digital systems, 1 KB = 1024 Bytes.
2. Operating System
Q3. Which shortcut key is used to permanently delete a file in Windows OS?
A) Delete B) Shift + Delete C) Ctrl + Delete D) Alt + Delete
Ans: B) Shift + Delete
Exp: Pressing ‘Delete’ sends a file to the Recycle Bin, but ‘Shift + Delete’ permanently removes it from the system.
Q4. True or False: Linux is an open-source operating system.
A) True B) False
Ans: A) True
Exp: Linux source code is freely available to the public to modify and distribute.
3. Word Processing (MS Word / LibreOffice Writer)
Q5. What is the default file extension of MS Word 2019 documents?
A) .doc B) .docx C) .word D) .txt
Ans: B) .docx
Exp: MS Word 2007 and later versions use the .docx extension by default. Older versions used .doc.
Q6. Which shortcut key is used to “Undo” the last action?
A) Ctrl + X B) Ctrl + Y C) Ctrl + Z D) Ctrl + U
Ans: C) Ctrl + Z
Exp: Ctrl + Z reverses the last action, while Ctrl + Y is used to ‘Redo’.
4. Spreadsheet (MS Excel / LibreOffice Calc)
Q7. In Excel, every formula must begin with which symbol?
A) + B) @ C) # D) =
Ans: D) =
Exp: An equals sign (=) tells Excel that the characters following it constitute a formula.
Q8. Which function is used to find the largest value in a range?
A) MIN() B) MAX() C) AVG() D) SUM()
Ans: B) MAX()
Exp: The MAX() function returns the highest numeric value in a given range of cells.
5. Presentation (MS PowerPoint / LibreOffice Impress)
Q9. Which key on the keyboard is pressed to start a slideshow from the first slide?
A) F5 B) F7 C) Esc D) F12
Ans: A) F5
Exp: F5 starts the presentation from the beginning. Shift + F5 starts it from the current slide.
Q10. A single page in a PowerPoint presentation is called a?
A) Page B) Sheet C) Slide D) Document
Ans: C) Slide
Exp: Presentations are made up of individual slides shown sequentially.
6. Internet & Web Browsers
Q11. What does “WWW” stand for?
A) World Wide Web B) World Web Wide C) Web World Wide D) Wide World Web
Ans: A) World Wide Web
Exp: WWW is an information system where documents and other web resources are identified by URLs.
Q12. Which of the following is a web browser?
A) MS Word B) Google Chrome C) Windows 10 D) Linux
Ans: B) Google Chrome
Exp: Chrome is a web browser used to access the internet.
7. E-mail & Social Networking
Q13. What does BCC stand for in email?
A) Black Carbon Copy B) Blind Carbon Copy C) Basic Carbon Copy D) Blind Copy
Ans: B) Blind Carbon Copy
Exp: BCC sends a copy of the email to recipients without the main recipients knowing.
Q14. True or False: WhatsApp is a social networking application.
A) True B) False
Ans: A) True
Exp: WhatsApp is a social messaging and networking app.
8. e-Governance
Q15. What is the official website to download Aadhaar cards?
A) uidai.gov.in B) aadhaar.in C) india.gov.in D) meity.gov.in
Ans: A) uidai.gov.in
Exp: UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) issues Aadhaar.
9. Digital Financial Tools & Services
Q16. What does UPI stand for?
A) Unified Payment Interface B) Universal Payment Interface C) United Pay Interface D) Unified Pay India
Ans: A) Unified Payment Interface
Exp: UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application.
Q17. OTP is used for secure transactions. What does OTP mean?
A) One Time Password B) Only Time Password C) One True Password D) Online Transaction Password
Ans: A) One Time Password
Exp: OTP is a randomly generated code valid for a single login or transaction.
10. Cyber Security
Q18. Software used to protect a computer from viruses is called?
A) Antivirus B) Spyware C) Malware D) Firewall
Ans: A) Antivirus
Exp: Antivirus software detects, prevents, and removes malware and viruses.
11. Future Skills
Q19. What does AI stand for in technology?
A) Auto Input B) Artificial Intelligence C) Automated Internet D) Application Interface
Ans: B) Artificial Intelligence
Exp: AI involves machines mimicking human intelligence.
Q20. IoT connects physical devices to the internet. What does IoT mean?
A) Internet of Things B) Interface of Things C) Internet of Technology D) Internet of Tools
Ans: A) Internet of Things
Exp: IoT refers to the network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software for exchanging data over the internet.
Part 2: CCC 2026 Full-Length Expected Practice Paper (100 Questions)
Instructions: Attempt all 100 questions. Answers and explanations are provided at the end of this section.
Computer Fundamentals
- Who is known as the father of the modern computer? A) Charles Babbage B) Alan Turing C) Bill Gates D) Steve Jobs
- Which generation of computers used vacuum tubes? A) First B) Second C) Third D) Fourth
- What is the full form of RAM? A) Read Access Memory B) Random Access Memory C) Read Available Memory D) Random Available Memory
- Which of the following is an input device? A) Printer B) Monitor C) Mouse D) Speaker
- What is the base of the binary number system? A) 2 B) 8 C) 10 D) 16
- Which component performs arithmetic and logical operations? A) CU B) ALU C) MU D) CPU
- 1 Byte = ? bits. A) 4 B) 8 C) 16 D) 32
- Which of the following is non-volatile memory? A) RAM B) ROM C) Cache D) Register
- What is the full form of ROM? A) Random Only Memory B) Read Only Memory C) Read Output Memory D) Random Output Memory
- Which device is used to connect multiple networks? A) Hub B) Switch C) Router D) Repeater
Operating System
11. Windows 10 is an example of which type of software?
A) Application Software B) System Software C) Utility Software D) Malware
12. Which shortcut key is used to copy text?
A) Ctrl + C B) Ctrl + V C) Ctrl + X D) Ctrl + Z
13. What is the shortcut key to paste?
A) Ctrl + P B) Ctrl + V C) Ctrl + C D) Ctrl + S
14. Which key combination is used to cut an item?
A) Ctrl + C B) Ctrl + X C) Ctrl + V D) Ctrl + A
15. Which OS is developed by Apple Inc.?
A) Windows B) Linux C) macOS D) Android
16. The “Desktop” is part of which software?
A) MS Word B) Operating System C) Web Browser D)
Antivirus
17. Where do deleted files go in Windows?
A) My Documents B) Recycle Bin C) Control Panel D) Taskbar
18. Which shortcut opens the Task Manager in Windows?
A) Ctrl + Shift + Esc B) Ctrl + Alt + Del C) Alt + F4 D) Shift + Esc
19. What is the extension of a Notepad file?
A) .docx B) .txt C) .pdf D) .pptx
20. The “Start” button is located on which part of the Windows screen?
A) Title bar B) Taskbar C) Menu bar D) Toolbar
Word Processing
21. MS Word is an example of:
A) Spreadsheet B) Word Processor C) Database D) Presentation
22. What is the shortcut key for “Bold” text?
A) Ctrl + B B) Ctrl + I C) Ctrl + U D) Ctrl + N
23. Which shortcut makes text italic?
A) Ctrl + B B) Ctrl + I C) Ctrl + U D) Ctrl + E
24. What is the default alignment of text in MS Word?
A) Center B) Right C) Left D) Justify
25. What is the shortcut key to save a document?
A) Ctrl + S B) Ctrl + P C) Ctrl + C D) Ctrl + V
26. Which shortcut key opens the “Print” dialog box?
A) Ctrl + P B) Ctrl + S C) Ctrl + O D) Ctrl + W
27. To check spelling and grammar, which key is used?
A) F1 B) F5 C) F7 D) F12
28. What is the shortcut key to select all text in a document?
A) Ctrl + A B) Ctrl + S C) Ctrl + D D) Ctrl + F
29. Which menu contains the “Font” option?
A) File B) Edit C) Format/Home D) View
30. What is the default file extension for MS Word?
A) .doc B) .docx C) .word D) .wrd
Spreadsheet
- What is the intersection of a row and a column called in Excel?
A) Cell
B) Sheet
C) Range
D) Line
Presentation
- What is the default extension for PowerPoint files?
A) .pptx
B) .ppt
C) .pps
D) Both A and B - Which key starts the slideshow from the beginning?
A) F5
B) F7
C) F9
D) F11 - Which key ends an active slideshow?
A) Enter
B) Spacebar
C) Esc
D) End - What is a single page in a PowerPoint called?
A) Page
B) Sheet
C) Slide
D) Frame - Which shortcut key creates a new slide?
A) Ctrl + M
B) Ctrl + N
C) Ctrl + S
D) Ctrl + P - Which view shows slides as thumbnails on the left side?
A) Slide Show
B) Slide Sorter
C) Reading View
D) Notes Page - To apply a uniform look to all slides, you use a:
A) Template
B) Theme
C) Layout
D) Background - Which software is used for presentations in LibreOffice?
A) Writer
B) Calc
C) Impress
D) Draw - Which of the following is NOT a valid PowerPoint slide layout?
A) Title Slide
B) Blank Slide
C) Web Slide
D) Two Content - Transitions in PowerPoint are applied to:
A) Text
B) Images
C) Slides
D) Sounds
Internet & Web Browsers
- What does HTTP stand for?
A) HyperText Transfer Protocol
B) HighText Transfer Protocol
C) HyperText Transmission Protocol
D) Hyper Transfer Text Protocol - Which of the following is a search engine?
A) Gmail
B) Google
C) Chrome
D) Facebook - What does URL stand for?
A) Uniform Resource Locator
B) Universal Resource Locator
C) Uniform Resource Link
D) Universal Reference Locator - Which key is used to refresh a web page?
A) F1
B) F2
C) F4
D) F5 - What is the full form of DNS?
A) Domain Name System
B) Dynamic Name System
C) Domain Network System
D) Data Name Server - Which domain extension is used for commercial websites?
A) .org
B) .com
C) .edu
D) .gov - What does “Broadband” refer to?
A) A software
B) High-speed internet connection
C) A type of hardware
D) An operating system - Which protocol is used to transfer files over the internet?
A) HTTP
B) FTP
C) SMTP
D) POP - What is the full form of IP?
A) Internet Protocol
B) Internal Protocol
C) Internet Provider
D) Interconnected Protocol - A web address is also known as:
A) URL
B) HTTP
C) HTML
D) FTP
E-mail & Social Networking
61. What does SMTP stand for?
A) Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
B) Simple Message Transfer Protocol
C) Standard Mail Transfer Protocol
D) System Mail Transfer Protocol
62. Which symbol is used to separate the username and domain in an email?
A) #
B) $ C) @
D) &
63. Which field is used to send a copy of an email to someone secretly?
A) To
B) Cc
C) Bcc
D) Subject
64. What does an email attachment allow you to do?
A) Format text
B) Send files
C) Delete emails
D) Block spam
65. True or False: LinkedIn is a professional networking site.
A) True
B) False
66. Which of the following is a micro-blogging site?
A) Facebook
B) Instagram
C) Twitter (X)
D) WhatsApp
67. What does a “hashtag” (#) do on social media?
A) Hides a post
B) Categorizes content
C) Deletes a comment
D) Tags a friend
68. What is the shortcut key to send an email in many clients?
A) Ctrl + S
B) Ctrl + Enter
C) Ctrl + Shift + S
D) Alt + S
69. Which platform is primarily used for video sharing?
A) Spotify
B) YouTube
C) Twitter
D) Snapchat
70. What does POP3 stand for?
A) Post Office Protocol
B) Post Office Protocol version 3
C) Pre-Office Protocol 3
D) Point of Presence 3
e-Governance
71. What does “e-Governance” stand for?
A) Electronic Governance
B) Easy Governance
C) Effective Governance
D) Everywhere Governance
72. Which portal is the National Portal of India?
A) india.gov.in
B) gov.in
C) india.com
D) nic.in
73. What is the primary purpose of the UMANG app?
A) Online shopping
B) Unified mobile app for government services
C) Social networking
D) Messaging
74. Which initiative aims to provide digital locker facilities to citizens?
A) Aadhaar
B) DigiLocker
C) e-Hospital
D) Bhim
75. What does “G2C” stand for in e-Governance?
A) Government to Company
B) Government to Citizen
C) Government to Country
D) Group to Citizen
76. Which organization manages the PAN card system in India?
A) UIDAI
B) NSDL
C) NPCI
D) SEBI
77. The BHIM app is based on which payment system?
A) NEFT
B) RTGS
C) UPI
D) IMPS
78. Which scheme aims to connect all post offices electronically in India?
A) Digital India
B) e-Post Office
C) India Post
D) Post Bank
79. What is the full form of Aadhaar issuing authority UIDAI?
A) Unique Identification Authority of India
B) Universal Identification Authority of India
C) Unique Identity Authority of India
D) Universal Identity Authority of India
80. Which government service allows citizens to pay taxes online?
A) e-Tax
B) Income Tax e-filing
C) GST portal
D) Both B and C
Digital Financial Tools & Services
81. What is UPI?
A) Unified Payments Interface
B) United Payments Interface
C) Universal Payment Interface
D) Unified Pay India
82. Which of the following is NOT a mobile wallet?
A) Paytm
B) PhonePe
C) Google Pay
D) MS Word
83. What is the maximum transaction limit per day for UPI (general standard set by NPCI)?
A) ₹50,000
B) ₹1,00,000
C) ₹2,00,000
D) ₹5,000
84. What does OTP stand for?
A) One Time Password
B) Online Transaction Password
C) One Time Pin
D) Online Time Password
85. Which of the following is used for cardless cash withdrawals?
A) ATM
B) Micro-ATM
C) POS
D) Both A and B
86. What does PoS stand for in digital payments?
A) Point of Sale
B) Pay on System
C) Point of Service
D) Pay on Sale
87. What is NEFT?
A) National Electronic Funds Transfer
B) Network Electronic Funds Transfer
C) National Easy Funds Transfer
D) National Electronic Finance Transfer
88. IMPS is used for:
A) Instant Money Transfer
B) International Money Transfer
C) Internet Money Protocol Service
D) Instant Mobile Payment Service
89. What does PIN stand for in ATM cards?
A) Personal Identification Number
B) Private Identification Number
C) Personal Internet Number
D) Private Identification Network
90. Which institution regulates digital payments in India?
A) RBI
B) SEBI
C) IRDAI
D) NPCI
Cyber Security
91. What is malware?
A) Hardware device
B) Malicious software
C) Antivirus program
D) Operating system
92. What is phishing?
A) Catching fish
B) A cyberattack to steal sensitive info
C) A type of antivirus
D) A web browser
93. Which of the following is a strong password?
A) 123456
B) password
C) P@ssw0rd!23
D) yourname
94. What does a firewall do?
A) Blocks unauthorized access
B) Deletes viruses
C) Speeds up the internet
D) Backs up data
95. A computer virus is a type of:
A) Hardware
B) Computer Program
C) Battery
D) Cable
96. Which of the following is a cybercrime?
A) Online shopping
B) Sending phishing emails
C) Using OTP
D) Paying via UPI
97. What is the first step to secure your social media account?
A) Share password with friends
B) Use a strong password and 2FA
C) Keep profile public to everyone
D) Click on unknown links
98. True or False: You should never share your OTP with anyone.
A) True
B) False
99. What does HTTPS stand for?
A) HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
B) HighText Transfer Protocol Secure
C) HyperText Transmission Protocol Secure
D) Hyper Transfer Text Protocol Secure
100. Which symbol indicates a secure website?
A) A red triangle
B) A padlock icon
C) A star icon
D) A dollar sign
Answer Key with Explanations
- A Charles Babbage designed the Analytical Engine, the first mechanical computer.
- A First-generation computers (1940s-1950s) used vacuum tubes.
- B RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a volatile memory.
- C Mouse is an input device; the others are output devices.
- A Binary uses only 0 and 1, hence base 2.
- B ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) performs calculations.
- B 1 Byte equals 8 bits.
- B ROM (Read Only Memory) retains data even without power (non-volatile).
- B ROM stands for Read Only Memory.
- C Router connects multiple networks and routes data.
- B OS is system software that manages hardware.
- A Ctrl + C is the universal copy shortcut.
- B Ctrl + V is used to paste copied content.
- B Ctrl + X cuts (removes) the selected item.
- C macOS is Apple’s operating system.
- B Desktop is the primary graphical interface of an OS.
- B Deleted files are temporarily stored in the Recycle Bin.
- A Ctrl + Shift + Esc directly opens Task Manager.
- B Notepad saves files as plain text (.txt).
- B The Start button is on the Taskbar.
- B MS Word is word processing software.
- A Ctrl + B applies bold formatting.
- B Ctrl + I applies italic formatting.
- C Left alignment is the default for text.
- A Ctrl + S saves the current document.
- A Ctrl + P opens the print menu.
- C F7 opens the spell check tool.
- A Ctrl + A selects all content.
- C Font options are found under Format or Home tab.
- B .docx is the default modern Word extension.
- A A cell is the intersection of a row and column.
- D Formulas in Excel start with =.
- B F2 allows editing the active cell.
- B Rows are identified by numbers (1, 2, 3…).
- B Columns are identified by letters (A, B, C…).
- C SUM() adds all values in a range.
- B .xlsx is the default Excel extension.
- B Shift + F11 inserts a new worksheet.
- B The + sign adds the values of A1 and B1.
- C The $ symbol locks cell references (absolute).
- D Both .pptx (newer) and .ppt (older) are PowerPoint files.
- A F5 starts the slideshow from slide 1.
- C Esc terminates the running slideshow.
- C Individual presentation pages are slides.
- A Ctrl + M inserts a new slide.
- B Slide Sorter view shows thumbnail previews.
- B Themes provide a consistent design across all slides.
- C LibreOffice Impress is the presentation software.
- C There is no standard “Web Slide” layout.
- C Transitions are visual effects applied when moving between slides.
- A HTTP is HyperText Transfer Protocol.
- B Google is the most popular search engine.
- A URL is Uniform Resource Locator (web address).
- D F5 reloads/refreshes the current page.
- A DNS translates domain names to IP addresses.
- B .com is used for commercial entities.
- B Broadband refers to high-speed, always-on internet.
- B FTP is used to transfer files between client and server.
- A IP stands for Internet Protocol.
- A A URL is the address of a web resource.
- A SMTP is used to send emails.
- C The @ symbol separates user and domain (user@domain.com).
- C Bcc (Blind Carbon Copy) hides recipients from each other.
- B Attachments allow sending documents/images with emails.
- A LinkedIn is for professional networking.
- C Twitter (now X) is a micro-blogging platform.
- B Hashtags group posts by topic/category.
- B Ctrl + Enter is the common shortcut to send an email.
- B YouTube is the largest video-sharing platform.
- B POP3 is used to receive emails.
- A e-Governance is the use of ICT in governance.
- A india.gov.in is the official National Portal of India.
- B UMANG provides access to various Indian government services.
- B DigiLocker provides digital document storage.
- B G2C means Government to Citizen interactions.
- B NSDL and UTIITSL manage PAN cards.
- C BHIM is a UPI-based payment app.
- B e-Post Office connects post offices electronically.
- A UIDAI issues Aadhaar numbers.
- D Both Income Tax and GST portals allow online tax payments.
- A UPI is Unified Payments Interface.
- D MS Word is not a digital wallet.
- B The general UPI limit is ₹1 Lakh per day (some categories may vary).
- A OTP is a One Time Password for authentication.
- D ATMs and Micro-ATMs can be used for cardless withdrawals.
- A PoS stands for Point of Sale (card swipe machines).
- A NEFT is National Electronic Funds Transfer.
- A IMPS allows instant interbank fund transfers 24/7.
- A PIN is Personal Identification Number.
- A RBI (Reserve Bank of India) regulates digital payments.
- B Malware is malicious software designed to harm systems.
- B Phishing tricks users into revealing sensitive info.
- C A mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols is strong.
- A A firewall blocks unauthorized incoming/outgoing traffic.
- B A virus is a type of malicious computer program.
- B Sending phishing emails is a cybercrime.
- B Strong passwords and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) secure accounts.
- A OTPs should never be shared; banks never ask for them.
- A HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP.
- B A padlock icon in the address bar indicates a secure website.
Final Preparation Tips for CCC Aspirants
- Master Shortcut Keys: NIELIT frequently asks shortcut keys for Word, Excel, and Windows. Memorize keys like Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V, Ctrl+Z, Ctrl+S, F5, F7, and F12.
- Understand File Extensions: Be clear on default extensions for Office files (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) and common media/web files (.jpg, .pdf, .html).
- Focus on Digital India Concepts: Study UPI, BHIM, DigiLocker, UMANG, and e-Governance terms (G2C, G2B). These are high-yield topics for 2026.
- Attempt All Questions: Since there is no negative marking, never leave a question blank. Guess intelligently if you don’t know the answer.
- Use True/False to Your Advantage: True/False questions are the easiest way to score marks. Read the statement carefully; absolute words like “Always” or “Never” often make the statement False.
- Practice Typing & Navigation: The exam is online. Familiarize yourself with clicking radio buttons and navigating the NIELIT exam interface.
Best of luck with your NIELIT CCC 2026 preparation! Consistent practice and revision of these core concepts will ensure your success.