O Level M1-R5.1 MCQ Questions with Answers 2026 — 45 Chapter-wise Questions + Free Online Test

M1-R5.1 — IT Tools and Network Basics is the first module of NIELIT O Level, and the one most students take lightly. It looks easy — computers, Windows, Writer, Calc, the internet — but it is broad: nine chapters, and the questions are spread across all of them. Students who skip two chapters because they look boring lose the marks that would have given them a better grade.

This page gives you 45 important M1 MCQ questions with answers — five from each of the nine chapters — and a one-line explanation for every answer, so you learn why an option is right, not just which letter to mark. When you finish, you can take a free M1-R5 online test: 10 full sets of 50 questions in 45 minutes, graded on the NIELIT S–F scale.

These questions come from our M1 chapter-wise MCQ question bank in the Study Zone, and every answer was checked by hand. Where MS Office and LibreOffice behave differently, we kept only the questions that are true for LibreOffice — because that is what the M1 syllabus uses.

Zed-King Group of Institute, Kaithal is a NIELIT Study Centre (ACCR-O3292) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India, teaching O Level since 2006.

What This Page Covers

How to Use These 45 Questions

• Cover the answer line with your hand or a piece of paper and choose an option first. Reading the answer straight away feels like learning, but it is not.

• Read the explanation even when you were right. Many M1 questions are written differently in the exam; the explanation is what lets you answer the new wording.

• Mark the chapters where you got 2 or more wrong. Those are the chapters to open in the notes first.

• Then take a timed test. Knowing 45 answers at your own pace is not the same as 50 questions against a clock.

Chapter-wise Weight — Why You Cannot Skip a Chapter

Our M1 question bank has 500 questions, and they are split almost exactly evenly across the nine chapters — about 55 each. That matches how the M1 paper behaves: there is no single "important chapter" that carries the module.

Chapters 3, 4 and 5 count twice: they are a third of the theory paper and the whole of the PR-1 practical. An hour spent in LibreOffice is an hour spent on both papers.

Chapter 1 — Introduction to Computer (5 MCQs)

Q1. A device driver is a type of?

(A) Application Software
(B) Hardware
(C) Network Cable
(D) Systems Software

✅ Answer: (D) Systems Software — Device drivers are classified as systems software because they manage hardware resources for the operating system.

Q2. Which of the following is an example of Utility Software?

(A) MS PowerPoint
(B) MS Word
(C) Web Browser
(D) Antivirus

✅ Answer: (D) Antivirus — Antivirus programs protect computers by detecting and removing malicious software, classifying them as utility software.

Q3. Which of the following is a benefit of using Open Source Software?

(A) Free to use and modify
(B) Always requires license fee
(C) Source code is hidden
(D) Cannot be shared

✅ Answer: (A) Free to use and modify — Open source software can be obtained without cost and its source code can be altered to fit user needs.

Q4. Which of the following is a secondary storage device?

(A) Cache
(B) RAM
(C) Hard Disk
(D) Register

✅ Answer: (C) Hard Disk — A hard disk stores data magnetically and retains information without power, making it a typical secondary storage device.

Q5. Which of the following best represents the function of RAM?

(A) A type of printer
(B) Temporary storage used while a program is running
(C) Permanent storage of the operating system
(D) A type of monitor

✅ Answer: (B) Temporary storage used while a program is running — RAM provides fast temporary storage that holds data and instructions while programs are executing, enabling quick access and processing.

💡 Chapter tip: Most Chapter 1 questions are about classification: input or output device, primary or secondary storage, system or application software. Make one table of these and revise it the night before.

Chapter 2 — Introduction to Operating System (5 MCQs)

Q6. Which of the following describes 'Safe Mode' in Windows?

(A) A mode that deletes all files
(B) A mode used only for gaming
(C) A mode that disables the keyboard
(D) A diagnostic startup mode that loads only essential drivers and services

✅ Answer: (D) A diagnostic startup mode that loads only essential drivers and services — Safe Mode starts Windows with only core drivers and services, allowing troubleshooting of system problems.

Q7. Deleted files first go to which location before permanent deletion?

(A) Downloads Folder
(B) File Explorer
(C) Control Panel
(D) Recycle Bin

✅ Answer: (D) Recycle Bin — When a file is deleted it is moved to the Recycle Bin, a temporary holding area before permanent removal.

Q8. Which of the following operating system feature allows multiple users to use the system at different times or simultaneously?

(A) Formatting only
(B) Multi-user support
(C) Booting only
(D) Single-user only

✅ Answer: (B) Multi-user support — Multi‑user support enables the operating system to allocate resources to different users at separate times or concurrently.

Q9. Which of the following file extension is used for a plain text file?

(A) .docx
(B) .pptx
(C) .txt
(D) .xlsx

✅ Answer: (C) .txt — The .txt extension designates a plain text file containing unformatted characters readable by any basic text editor.

Q10. Which of the following operating systems is used mainly on Apple desktop/laptop computers?

(A) Android
(B) macOS
(C) iOS
(D) Windows

✅ Answer: (B) macOS — MacOS is the operating system designed specifically for Apple’s desktop and laptop computers.

💡 Chapter tip: Know the everyday things by name — Recycle Bin, Safe Mode, file extensions, Task Manager, Control Panel / Settings. Questions ask what a feature is for, not how it works inside.

Chapter 3 — Word Processing (LibreOffice Writer) (5 MCQs)

Q11. Which feature is used to indent the first line of a paragraph?

(A) Paragraph Indentation
(B) Table
(C) Mail Merge
(D) Header

✅ Answer: (A) Paragraph Indentation — Paragraph Indentation creates a space at the beginning of the first line, visually separating it from the margin.

Q12. Which of the following allows dividing a cell of a table into multiple cells?

(A) Delete Cells
(B) Merge Cells
(C) Insert Cells
(D) Split Cells

✅ Answer: (D) Split Cells — Split Cells command divides a single table cell into multiple smaller cells for separate content.

Q13. Which feature is used to give special formatting like round bullets or numbers before list items?

(A) AutoCorrect
(B) Mail Merge
(C) Find and Replace
(D) Bullets and Numbering

✅ Answer: (D) Bullets and Numbering — Bullets and Numbering feature provides special formatting like round bullets or numbered list items.

Q14. Which shortcut key moves the cursor to the beginning of a document?

(A) Home
(B) End
(C) Ctrl + Home
(D) Ctrl + End

✅ Answer: (C) Ctrl + Home — Pressing Ctrl plus Home moves the insertion point directly to the very first character of the document.

Q15. Which of the following feature is used to insert special characters/symbols not on the keyboard?

(A) Insert > Header
(B) Insert > Chart
(C) Insert > Symbol
(D) Insert > Table

✅ Answer: (C) Insert > Symbol — The Insert menu’s Symbol command opens a dialog where users can choose characters not available on the keyboard.

💡 Chapter tip: The M1 syllabus uses LibreOffice, not MS Office. Some shortcuts differ between the two, so practise on LibreOffice Writer itself — the same skills are tested again in the PR-1 practical.

Chapter 4 — Spreadsheet (LibreOffice Calc) (5 MCQs)

Q16. Which of the following displays the address of the currently selected cell?

(A) Formula Bar
(B) Status Bar
(C) Name Box
(D) Title Bar

✅ Answer: (C) Name Box — The Name Box shows the cell reference of the currently active cell in the worksheet.

Q17. Which function calculates the average of a range of numbers?

(A) SUM
(B) MAX
(C) AVERAGE
(D) COUNT

✅ Answer: (C) AVERAGE — The AVERAGE function returns the arithmetic mean of the supplied numeric range.

Q18. Arranging data in ascending or descending order is called?

(A) Formatting
(B) Merging
(C) Filtering
(D) Sorting

✅ Answer: (D) Sorting — Sorting rearranges records in either increasing or decreasing order based on a chosen key.

Q19. Which of the following allows quickly navigating between multiple worksheets in a workbook?

(A) Formula Bar
(B) Ribbon
(C) Sheet Tabs at the bottom
(D) Name Box

✅ Answer: (C) Sheet Tabs at the bottom — Sheet Tabs at the bottom let users click to jump directly to any worksheet within the workbook.

Q20. Columns in a spreadsheet are represented by?

(A) Roman Numerals
(B) Letters
(C) Numbers
(D) Symbols

✅ Answer: (B) Letters — Spreadsheet columns are labeled with sequential alphabetic letters for identification.

💡 Chapter tip: Learn the screen parts (Name Box, Formula Bar, sheet tabs) and the common functions — SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, MIN, COUNT, IF. Function questions are the easiest marks in this chapter.

Chapter 5 — Presentation (LibreOffice Impress) (5 MCQs)

Q21. Which view is used to rearrange the order of slides easily?

(A) Reading View
(B) Notes Page View
(C) Slide Sorter View
(D) Normal View

✅ Answer: (C) Slide Sorter View — Slide Sorter View presents thumbnails of all slides, allowing easy rearrangement of their order.

Q22. Which of the following is used to group multiple objects together on a slide?

(A) Group
(B) Align
(C) Ungroup
(D) Distribute

✅ Answer: (A) Group — Grouping combines several objects so they can be moved or formatted as a single unit.

Q23. Which view shows only text/outline of slides without graphics?

(A) Notes View
(B) Outline View
(C) Slide Sorter View
(D) Normal View

✅ Answer: (B) Outline View — Outline View displays only the slide titles and bullet text, omitting any images or other visual elements.

Q24. Which of the following animation type emphasizes/highlights an object already visible on the slide?

(A) Transition Effect
(B) Exit Effect
(C) Emphasis Effect
(D) Entrance Effect

✅ Answer: (C) Emphasis Effect — Emphasis Effect highlights an already visible object on a slide by drawing attention without introducing new elements.

Q25. Which of the following allows moving to the previous slide during a slide show?

(A) Tab
(B) Left Arrow/Backspace
(C) Enter
(D) Spacebar

✅ Answer: (B) Left Arrow/Backspace — Pressing the left arrow key or backspace moves the presentation backward to the previous slide during a slide show.

💡 Chapter tip: Separate the two ideas students mix up: a transition happens between slides, an animation happens to an object on a slide. Then learn the four animation types — entrance, emphasis, exit and motion path.

Chapter 6 — Introduction to Internet & WWW (5 MCQs)

Q26. Which of the following is the correct term for the process of finding a website's IP address using its domain name?

(A) URL Shortening
(B) DNS Lookup/Resolution
(C) Caching
(D) Bookmarking

✅ Answer: (B) DNS Lookup/Resolution — A DNS lookup resolves a human‑readable domain name into the corresponding IP address of the website.

Q27. A unique address assigned to identify a computer on a network is called?

(A) Domain Name
(B) HTTP
(C) URL
(D) IP Address

✅ Answer: (D) IP Address — An IP Address uniquely identifies a computer or device on a network for communication.

Q28. Which of the following network topology connects devices in a circular manner?

(A) Star Topology
(B) Mesh Topology
(C) Ring Topology
(D) Bus Topology

✅ Answer: (C) Ring Topology — Ring topology connects each device to exactly two others, forming a closed loop where data travels around the circle.

Q29. Which of the following is used to identify a device's physical hardware address on a network?

(A) MAC Address
(B) Domain Name
(C) DNS
(D) URL

✅ Answer: (A) MAC Address — A MAC address uniquely identifies a network interface hardware, allowing devices to be located on a LAN.

Q30. Which of the following extension (TLD) is commonly used by commercial organizations?

(A) .gov
(B) .edu
(C) .com
(D) .mil

✅ Answer: (C) .com — The .com top‑level domain is widely adopted by commercial businesses.

💡 Chapter tip: Most mistakes here come from similar-sounding terms: IP address vs MAC address, URL vs domain name, DNS vs HTTP, router vs switch vs hub. Write each pair side by side with one line of difference.

Chapter 7 — E-mail, Social Networking and e-Governance Services (5 MCQs)

Q31. Which of the following folder stores emails identified as unwanted/junk?

(A) Spam/Junk
(B) Inbox
(C) Sent
(D) Drafts

✅ Answer: (A) Spam/Junk — The Spam/Junk folder is designated for email messages that are identified as unwanted or potentially harmful.

Q32. Which of the following folder stores emails that are written but not yet sent?

(A) Trash
(B) Sent
(C) Inbox
(D) Drafts

✅ Answer: (D) Drafts — Drafts folder holds email messages that have been composed but not yet transmitted, allowing users to edit and send later.

Q33. Which of the following describes a 'Hashtag' on social media?

(A) A type of email attachment
(B) A keyword/phrase preceded by # used to categorize content and improve discoverability
(C) A type of virus
(D) A private message

✅ Answer: (B) A keyword/phrase preceded by # used to categorize content and improve discoverability — A hashtag is a keyword phrase preceded by # that categorizes posts and enhances discoverability.

Q34. Which of the following email feature allows automatically replying to incoming emails when you are unavailable (e.g., on vacation)?

(A) Auto-Reply / Vacation Responder
(B) Reply
(C) Forward
(D) Delete

✅ Answer: (A) Auto-Reply / Vacation Responder — Auto‑Reply or Vacation Responder automatically sends a predefined response to incoming messages when you are away.

Q35. Which of the following is a professional networking platform?

(A) Instagram
(B) LinkedIn
(C) Telegram
(D) WhatsApp

✅ Answer: (B) LinkedIn — LinkedIn is designed specifically for professional networking, allowing users to connect with colleagues and showcase career credentials.

💡 Chapter tip: Know every e-mail folder (Inbox, Drafts, Sent, Spam, Trash) and the difference between To, CC and BCC. For e-governance, know what DigiLocker, UMANG and similar services are used for.

Chapter 8 — Digital Financial Tools and Applications (5 MCQs)

Q36. Which of the following organization developed and manages UPI in India?

(A) IRCTC
(B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)
(C) DigiLocker
(D) UMANG

✅ Answer: (B) National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) — NPCI is the organization that created, operates, and maintains the Unified Payments Interface infrastructure in India.

Q37. Which of the following government authority regulates digital payments and banking in India?

(A) DigiLocker
(B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(C) UMANG
(D) IRCTC

✅ Answer: (B) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) — RBI is the central banking authority that formulates policies and oversees digital payment systems and banking operations in India.

Q38. RTGS is generally used for which type of transactions?

(A) Only bill payments
(B) Small value transactions
(C) Only mobile recharges
(D) High-value, real-time transactions

✅ Answer: (D) High-value, real-time transactions — High-value, real-time transactions need immediate settlement, which RTGS provides by transferring funds instantly between banks.

Q39. Which of the following is generally used for scanning to make quick digital payments?

(A) QR Code
(B) MAC Address
(C) Barcode only
(D) IP Address

✅ Answer: (A) QR Code — QR codes encode information that can be scanned quickly to initiate digital payment transactions.

Q40. Which of the following term describes a bank account number combined with IFSC code used for NEFT/RTGS transfers?

(A) UPI ID only
(B) Debit card number only
(C) QR Code only
(D) Beneficiary account details

✅ Answer: (D) Beneficiary account details — Both the account number and IFSC uniquely identify the destination, enabling accurate NEFT or RTGS transfers.

💡 Chapter tip: Remember who runs what: NPCI runs UPI, RBI regulates banking and digital payments. And the transfer modes: UPI and IMPS are instant, NEFT is batch-wise, RTGS is for high-value transfers.

Chapter 9 — Overview of Future Skills and Cyber Security (5 MCQs)

Q41. A decentralized, secure digital ledger technology used in cryptocurrencies is called?

(A) Big Data
(B) Cloud Computing
(C) Blockchain Technology
(D) IoT

✅ Answer: (C) Blockchain Technology — Blockchain is a decentralized, tamper‑proof ledger that records cryptocurrency transactions across a network of computers.

Q42. A simulated, computer-generated environment that a user can interact with is called?

(A) Augmented Reality only
(B) Real Environment
(C) Physical Reality
(D) Virtual Reality

✅ Answer: (D) Virtual Reality — Virtual Reality describes a computer‑generated immersive environment that users can explore and interact with.

Q43. Which of the following is an example of Computer Vision application?

(A) Facial recognition systems and object detection in photos
(B) Traditional landline phones
(C) Simple calculators
(D) Basic text editors

✅ Answer: (A) Facial recognition systems and object detection in photos — Facial recognition systems and object detection in photos use computer vision techniques to interpret visual data.

Q44. Which of the following is an example of Cloud Computing service?

(A) Notepad
(B) MS Paint
(C) Google Drive
(D) Local Hard Disk

✅ Answer: (C) Google Drive — Google Drive provides on‑demand storage and software over the internet, which is a cloud computing service.

Q45. Which of the following technology allows manufacturing customized products directly from a digital 3D model?

(A) Cloud Computing
(B) Blockchain
(C) IoT
(D) 3D Printing

✅ Answer: (D) 3D Printing — 3D printing builds objects layer by layer from a digital model, allowing direct production of customized parts.

💡 Chapter tip: Each future-skill technology (AI, Big Data, Blockchain, Cloud, IoT, VR/AR, 3D printing) usually gets one definition question and one example question. Learn one line of definition and one real example for each.

5 Mistakes That Cost Marks in M1

• Preparing on MS Office only. The syllabus is LibreOffice. Menus and a few shortcuts differ — for example, a triple-click in Writer selects a sentence, not a paragraph.

• Skipping Chapters 7, 8 and 9 because they feel like general knowledge. They are a third of the chapters, and their questions are short and scoring.

• Mixing up look-alike terms — RAM and ROM, IP and MAC address, transition and animation, NEFT and RTGS. Most wrong answers in M1 are one of these pairs.

• Reading notes without testing yourself. Recognising an answer when you read it is much easier than picking it from four options.

• Ignoring PR-1 until the last week. The practical has to be cleared at 50% on its own, and Writer, Calc and Impress need hands-on practice.

Take the Free M1-R5 Online Test

Reading 45 questions is step one. The real exam is a clock and a screen. Everything below is free — no login, no fee, no registration:

• Free M1-R5.1 online test — 10 sets, 50 questions each, 45 minutes, no negative marking. You get your S–F grade and the correct answer with an explanation for every question.

• M1 chapter-wise MCQ PDFs — the full question bank, chapter by chapter.

• M1 one-liner questions — quick revision, one fact per line.

• M1 previous year question papers

• M1 model test paper and official M1 syllabus

• Free PR-1 practical test — solve Writer, Calc and Impress tasks on your own computer and upload the file for checking.

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A Simple 2-Week Plan for M1

• Days 1–3: Chapters 1, 2 and 6 (computer basics, OS, internet). Short chapters with many definition questions.

• Days 4–8: Chapters 3, 4 and 5 on a computer, in LibreOffice. Do one PR-1 task every day along with the MCQs.

• Days 9–11: Chapters 7, 8 and 9. One page of notes per chapter is enough — these reward clear definitions.

• Days 12–14: one full M1 online test every day. After each test, read the explanation of every wrong answer and open that chapter again.

A score of 85% or more gives you an S grade. Aim for it in M1 — it is the most achievable S in the whole of O Level.

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