??? Complete ICT Viva (MS Word + MS Excel + MS PowerPoint)
? SECTION A: GENERAL ICT QUESTIONS
❓ Q1: What is ICT?
Answer:
ICT (Information and Communication Technology) refers to technologies used to handle communication and data processing.
❓ Q2: Name common ICT tools.
Answer:
MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet, Email systems.
❓ Q3: What is hardware and software?
Answer:
Hardware is physical components (keyboard, CPU), while software is programs (Word, Excel).
? SECTION B: MS WORD VIVA
? Basic Concepts
❓ Q4: What is MS Word?
Answer:
A word processing software used to create and format documents.
❓ Q5: What is a document?
Answer:
A file containing text, images, and formatting created in Word.
❓ Q6: What is Ribbon?
Answer:
A toolbar containing tabs and commands.
? Formatting & Editing
❓ Q7: What is text formatting?
Answer:
Changing font, size, color, and style.
❓ Q8: What is alignment?
Answer:
Position of text (left, center, right, justify).
❓ Q9: What is line spacing?
Answer:
Space between lines of text.
? Features
❓ Q10: What is a header and footer?
Answer:
Header appears at top, footer at bottom of each page.
❓ Q11: What is a table?
Answer:
Rows and columns used to organize data.
❓ Q12: What is page border?
Answer:
Design around page edges.
? Advanced
❓ Q13: What is SmartArt?
Answer:
Used to create diagrams.
❓ Q14: What is PDF export?
Answer:
Saving document in PDF format.
? SECTION C: MS EXCEL VIVA
? Basic Concepts
❓ Q15: What is Excel?
Answer:
Spreadsheet software used for calculations and data analysis.
❓ Q16: What is a cell?
Answer:
Intersection of row and column.
❓ Q17: What is a worksheet?
Answer:
A grid where data is entered.
? Formulas & Functions
❓ Q18: What is a formula?
Answer:
Expression used for calculation.
❓ Q19: What is a function?
Answer:
Predefined formula (SUM, AVERAGE).
❓ Q20: What is IF function?
Answer:
Used for decision-making.
? Data Handling
❓ Q21: What is sorting?
Answer:
Arranging data in order.
❓ Q22: What is filtering?
Answer:
Displaying selected data.
❓ Q23: What is Data Validation?
Answer:
Restricts input values.
? Advanced Features
❓ Q24: What is Pivot Table?
Answer:
Summarizes large data.
❓ Q25: What is VLOOKUP?
Answer:
Finds data in a table.
❓ Q26: What is Conditional Formatting?
Answer:
Formats cells based on conditions.
? SECTION D: MS POWERPOINT VIVA
? Basic Concepts
❓ Q27: What is PowerPoint?
Answer:
Presentation software used to create slides.
❓ Q28: What is a slide?
Answer:
Single page of a presentation.
❓ Q29: What is a presentation?
Answer:
Collection of slides.
? Design & Layout
❓ Q30: What is a theme?
Answer:
Set of colors, fonts, and effects.
❓ Q31: What is slide layout?
Answer:
Structure of content on slide.
? Animations & Transitions
❓ Q32: What is animation?
Answer:
Effect applied to objects.
❓ Q33: What is transition?
Answer:
Effect between slides.
? Presentation Skills
❓ Q34: What are good presentation skills?
Answer:
Confidence, clarity, eye contact.
❓ Q35: Why avoid too much text?
Answer:
It reduces audience engagement.
? SECTION E: PRACTICAL VIVA TASKS
Students may be asked to perform:
MS Word:
- Format text
- Insert table
- Add header/footer
MS Excel:
- Apply SUM formula
- Create chart
- Sort/filter data
MS PowerPoint:
- Create slide
- Apply animation
- Start slideshow
? Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Concept Understanding | 20 |
| Practical Skills | 20 |
| Accuracy | 20 |
| Confidence | 20 |
| Communication | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
? Tips for Students
✅ Do’s
- Understand concepts clearly
- Practice all tools
- Speak confidently
- Give examples
❌ Don’ts
- Avoid memorizing blindly
- Do not panic
- Avoid incomplete answers
?? Instructor Guidelines
- Ask mixed questions (theory + practical)
- Observe student confidence
- Encourage explanation
- Provide constructive feedback
? Conclusion
This comprehensive viva prepares students for:
✔ Exams
✔ Practical assessments
✔ Real-world ICT usage