CBSE-CLASS-XII SERIES
Accountancy

Computerised Accounting

63 previous year questions.

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2026
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2025

Chapter Questions
63 MCQs

01
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The raw facts for any business application is known as which of the following components of Computerised Accounting System?
1
Data
2
Hardware
3
Software
4
Procedure
02
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Two important requirements of an accounting report are:
1
Language processing and utility
2
Storage and presentation
3
System analysis and operations
4
Timeliness and relevance
03
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The outcome of an arithmetic expression or function is called:
1
Horizontal value
2
Derived value
3
Basic value
4
Vertical value
04
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which chart element provides additional information about a data marker to identify the details of data in data series?
1
Data label
2
Data table
3
Data point
4
Data marks
05
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
What is the activity sequence of the basic information processing model?
1
Organise data, collect data and then process data.
2
Process data, organise data and then collect data.
3
Process data, communicate information and then collect data.
4
Collect data, organise and process data and then communicate information.
06
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
It is a widely accepted security control. It uses binary coding format of storage to offer access to database. It is known as:
1
Data vault
2
Password security
3
Data audit
4
Data integrity
07
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
textquote{LABELS} in Excel means:
1
A text or special character
2
Used for rows, columns or descriptive information
3
Can be treated mathematically
4
Both (A) and (B)
08
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Absence of data item is represented by a special value i.e.:
1
Single value
2
Store value
3
Null value
4
Multi value
09
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following is not contained on formula tab on Excel ribbon?
1
Function library
2
Defined names
3
Page layout
4
Calculations
10
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The code that enables identification of missing documents is:
1
Sequential code
2
Mnemonic code
3
Alphabetic code
4
Block code
11
PYQ 2025
hard
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Differentiate between tailored and specific softwares on any three basis.
12
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
=SUM(B2B3) will give an error while using a spreadsheet. Identify the error and state the steps to correct it.
13
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
State the steps to prepare a chart.
14
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
In an accounting software how many pre-defined account groups exist? State their further division with reference to number and type.
15
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Explain the ways in which accounting software provides data security, safety, and confidentiality.
16
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
In a graph, the area bounded by different axes is known as:
1
Data point
2
Axis title
3
Plot area
4
Legend
17
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
‘MAJN’ for Mangaluru Junction is an example of:
1
Secret code
2
Mnemonic code
3
Sequential code
4
Block code
18
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
A cell reference that either holds row or column constant when the formula or function is copied to another location is known as:
1
Mixed cell reference
2
Relative cell reference
3
Ranges
4
Absolute cell reference
19
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
What is meant by ‘Pivot Table’? What are its uses?
20
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which error appears when there is formula or function with ‘invalid’ numeric value? How can you correct it?
21
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
State the steps to be followed to copy or import the data into required cells of Excel worksheet.
22
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
List eight uses of accounting softwares.
23
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
What are the different phases of accounting cycle which can be processed through the use of computers?
24
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Write the advantages of using Graphs.
25
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Each and every data from Notepad file can be saved as an Excel data file. This provides a lead that Excel worksheet consists of four types of data in cell. Name and state these data types.
26
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
What is meant by 'Data', 'Information' and 'Transaction' ?
27
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
List six features of an Accounting Software.
28
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The need for codification is for :
1
easy processing of data and keeping the records.
2
generation of mnemonic codes.
3
to secure accounting reports.
4
the encryption of data.
29
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following is not an advantage of Computerised Accounting System ?
1
Timely generation of reports in desired format.
2
Unprogrammed and un-specific reports cannot be generated.
3
Economy in processing of accounting data.
4
Efficient record keeping.
30
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
To see all the available shape styles, which of the following button is to be clicked ?
1
More
2
Custom
3
Chart root
4
Picture
31
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following item is not included in Account group - loans (liabilities) in the Account group of Balance Sheet ?
1
Bank overdraft
2
Sundry creditors
3
Unsecured loans
4
Secured loans
32
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
If a user wishes to change a ‘Text Option’ as an element of chart, how can he/she do so? Explain.
33
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
What is meant by ‘Data Validation’? What is facilitated by ‘Error Alert Tab’?
34
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The software of computerised accounting system can be used for any size of business and type of organization as it enables changing the volume of data processing in tune with the change in the size of business. Which feature of Computerised Accounting System is being highlighted in above lines?
1
Scalability
2
Simple
3
Speed
4
Reliability
35
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
In case the total cost of a machine, less installation charges, is greater than Rs 2,00,000, then 20% depreciation is charged, and if the total cost of the machine is less than Rs 2,00,000, then 10% depreciation is charged.
Write the steps to create an 'IF' function using the Formula tab and dialogue box on a given spreadsheet. Also, write the syntax of the result.
36
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
State the steps to import data from a text file.
37
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
With the help of an example explain sequential code and block code.
38
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Explain the following:
(i) Memo Voucher
(ii) Post-dated Voucher
(iii) User Defined Voucher
39
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
‘A business data needs to be guarded from its competitors.’ Explain which features of Computerised Accounting System help a business to maintain its secrecy.
40
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Explain ‘Generic’ and ‘Customised’ accounting software.
41
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
How is navigation conducted from first to last cell in a cluster of data in a column by skipping all the cells in between?
1
Home + Page down
2
Home + Down arrow (↓)
3
End + Down arrow (↓)
4
CTRL + Down arrow (↓) successively
42
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
MS Excel considers which of the following group of mathematical operations to be of equal importance?
1
Subtraction and Division
2
Multiplication and Addition
3
Division and Multiplication
4
Exponents and Division
43
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Which of the following is not a limitation of Computerised Accounting System?

1
Faster obsolescence.
2
Economy in processing of accounting data.
3
Data are prone to hacking.
4
Data may be lost or corrupted due to power interruptions.
44
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Prepare a Comparative Balance Sheet of Tushar Ltd. as at 31st March, 2024, from the following information.

45
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Computerised Accounting System rests on Five Pillars: Data, People, Procedure and \underline{{1.5cm}, \underline{{1.5cm}}.
Identify the blank pillars from the following:}
1
Hardware, Software
2
User, Customer
3
Software, Logic
4
Timely access, Hardware
46
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
‘As per the requirement of the user, MS Excel gives an option to change chart elements.’ State the options available to change the ‘Shape Outline’.
47
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla

Which of the following is not a limitation of Computerised Accounting System?

1
Faster obsolescence.
2
Economy in processing of accounting data.
3
Data are prone to hacking.
4
Data may be lost or corrupted due to power interruptions.
48
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Identify the error which will be displayed on the screen when the value is not available to a function or formula:
1

Correct #DIV/0! Error

2

Correct #NUM! Error

3

Correct #N/A Error

4

Correct #Name Error

49
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Individual values represented by bars, columns, lines, pie or various forms plotted on a chart are known as:
1
data point
2
data label
3
data series
4
data markers
50
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Computerised Accounting System rests on Five Pillars: Data, People, Procedure and _____, _____.
Identify the blank pillars from the following:
1
Hardware, Software
2
User, Customer
3
Software, Logic
4
Timely access, Hardware
51
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Develop a code for Nisha, Roll No. 23 who took admission in Section A, Class XI in the year 2024 in School No. 10 run by the ‘Education For All Trust’. Section A is a science stream section and its code is 1.
52
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Explain number formatting
53
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Name the error which occurs when the column is not wide enough or a negative date or time is used. How can it be corrected if:
(i) Error is due to the width of the column, and
(ii) Date or time is negative?
54
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
State the phases of ‘Accounting Cycle’.
55
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which built-in function can be used to compute monthly instalments of repayment of loan? State its parameters also.
56
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
In case the total cost of a machine less installation charges is greater than Rs 2,00,000, then 20% depreciation is charged, and if total cost of the machine is less than Rs 2,00,000 then 10% depreciation is charged.
Write the steps to create the 'IF' function using the Formula tab and dialogue box on a given spreadsheet. Also, write the syntax of the result.
57
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
To see all available shape styles which of the following button is clicked ?
1
Chart tool
2
Picture
3
Custom
4
More
58
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Null value is the special value which represents :
1
Stores value items
2
Data with many values
3
Absence of data items
4
Single value data item
59
PYQ 2025
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following is a part of Asset group 'Current Assets' in account group of Assets?
1
Duties and Taxes
2
Miscellaneous Expenditures
3
Reserves & Surplus
4
Direct Expenses
60
PYQ 2026
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
How is navigation conducted from the first to the last cell in a cluster of data in a column by skipping all the cells in between?
1
END + Down arrow (↓)
2
HOME + Page down
3
HOME + Down arrow (↓)
4
"TR1. + Down arrow (↓) successively
61
PYQ 2026
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of a data vault in an accounting software?
1
It helps in data analysis and reporting.
2
It is used to maintain audit trails.
3
It ensures data confidentiality and integrity through restricted access.
4
It is used to back up deleted vouchers automatically.
62
PYQ 2026
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
The PMT function in MS Excel is used to:
1
Calculate the total interest on a loan.
2
Calculate the periodic payment for a loan or investment.
3
Calculate the future value of an investment.
4
Calculate the present value of a series of payments.
63
PYQ 2026
medium
accountancy ID: cbse-cla
From the following information obtained from the books of 'Sawera Ltd.', calculate Cash from Operations:
Net Profit for the year ended 31st March, 2025 after charging depreciation of Rs.80,000 and after writing off goodwill Rs.2,000 was Rs.5,40,000.

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