So you have decided to become a CSC VLE and you are now preparing for the TEC exam. Good decision. But here is something most people do not tell you — this exam is not as hard as it looks if you know what to focus on. The questions mostly come from a few fixed topics and once you practise them properly, clearing the exam becomes a lot easier than you think.
This post gives you 105 important questions with answers covering all the major topics of the CSC TEC exam. Go through them carefully, understand the answers, and you will walk into that exam with real confidence.
What Is the CSC TEC Exam?
TEC stands for Telecentre Entrepreneur Course. It is a certification exam that you must pass before you can apply for a CSC ID and become a Village Level Entrepreneur. The exam tests your basic knowledge about digital services, government schemes, computer skills, Aadhaar, banking, and cybersecurity.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Telecentre Entrepreneur Course (TEC) |
| Conducted By | CSC Academy under MeitY |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Passing Marks | 50 out of 100 |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Official Website | csc.gov.in |
Topics Covered in the Exam
- Full forms and abbreviations related to CSC, UIDAI, NPCI and banking
- Government schemes like PM-KISAN, PMJJBY, PMSBY, APY, PMJDY and Ayushman Bharat
- Digital payments — UPI, AEPS, NEFT, RTGS and IMPS
- Aadhaar and identity documents
- Basic computer skills and keyboard shortcuts
- Cybersecurity and safe internet practices
- Responsibilities and ethics of a CSC VLE
CSC (TEC) Practice MCQs – Questions 1 to 30
1. What is the full form of CSC?
A. Common Service Card
B. Common Services Centre ✅
C. Central Service Centre
D. Citizen Service Card
2. Who manages the CSC Scheme?
A. RBI
B. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) ✅
C. UIDAI
D. NPCI
3. Who operates a CSC?
A. Government Officer
B. Village Level Entrepreneur (VLE) ✅
C. Bank Manager
D. District Collector
4. What is the full form of VLE?
A. Village Local Executive
B. Village Level Entrepreneur ✅
C. Virtual Level Executive
D. Village Labour Executive
5. What is the full form of TEC?
A. Technical Education Centre
B. Telecentre Entrepreneur Course ✅
C. Technology Education Course
D. Telecommunication Education Course
6. Who issues Aadhaar?
A. RBI
B. UIDAI ✅
C. NPCI
D. Election Commission
7. Aadhaar contains how many digits?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12 ✅
D. 16
8. What is the full form of UIDAI?
A. Universal Identification Department of India
B. Unique Identification Authority of India ✅
C. United Identity Authority of India
D. Universal Identity Agency of India
9. PAN stands for?
A. Personal Account Number
B. Permanent Account Number ✅
C. Public Account Number
D. Primary Account Number
10. PAN Card is issued by?
A. RBI
B. Income Tax Department ✅
C. UIDAI
D. SBI
11. What is the full form of UPI?
A. Universal Payment Interface
B. Unified Payments Interface ✅
C. United Payment Interface
D. Universal Public Interface
12. UPI was developed by?
A. RBI
B. NPCI ✅
C. SBI
D. UIDAI
13. AEPS stands for?
A. Aadhaar Electronic Payment Service
B. Aadhaar Enabled Payment System ✅
C. Aadhaar Easy Payment Service
D. Aadhaar Enterprise Payment System
14. Which biometric is mainly used in AEPS?
A. Face
B. Fingerprint ✅
C. Retina
D. Voice
15. DigiLocker is used for?
A. Money Transfer
B. Digital Document Storage ✅
C. Online Shopping
D. Banking
16. PM-KISAN Scheme is for?
A. Farmers ✅
B. Students
C. Employees
D. Pensioners
17. PMJJBY provides?
A. Crop Insurance
B. Life Insurance ✅
C. Vehicle Insurance
D. Health Insurance
18. PMSBY provides?
A. Accident Insurance ✅
B. Life Insurance
C. Health Insurance
D. Crop Insurance
19. APY stands for?
A. Annual Pension Yojana
B. Atal Pension Yojana ✅
C. Advance Pension Yojana
D. Atal Payment Yojana
20. Which portal is mainly used by CSC VLEs?
A. GST Portal
B. Digital Seva Portal ✅
C. UIDAI Portal
D. PM-KISAN Portal
21. Which organization developed BHIM UPI?
A. RBI
B. NPCI ✅
C. SBI
D. UIDAI
22. What is the full form of NPCI?
A. National Payment Council of India
B. National Payments Corporation of India ✅
C. National Public Corporation of India
D. National Processing Centre of India
23. Which document is primarily used as proof of identity?
A. Electricity Bill
B. Aadhaar Card ✅
C. Water Bill
D. Gas Bill
24. Which service allows cash withdrawal using Aadhaar?
A. UPI
B. IMPS
C. AEPS ✅
D. RTGS
25. What is the minimum age to apply for an Aadhaar card?
A. 5 Years
B. 10 Years
C. 18 Years
D. No Minimum Age ✅
26. Which government initiative aims to digitally empower citizens?
A. Startup India
B. Skill India
C. Digital India ✅
D. Make in India
27. Which device is required for biometric authentication in AEPS?
A. Printer
B. Fingerprint Scanner ✅
C. Projector
D. Webcam
28. Which of the following is a digital payment method?
A. Cash
B. UPI ✅
C. Cheque Book
D. Demand Draft
29. What is the full form of OTP?
A. Online Transaction Password
B. One Time Password ✅
C. Official Transaction Password
D. One Transfer Password
A. Bank Employee
B. CSC Operator
C. Friends
D. No One ✅
CSC (TEC) Practice MCQs – Questions 31 to 60
31. Which of the following is a web browser?
A. MS Word
B. Google Chrome ✅
C. VLC
D. Photoshop
32. Which key refreshes a webpage?
A. F1
B. F3
C. F5 ✅
D. F12
33. What is the shortcut key for Copy?
A. Ctrl + V
B. Ctrl + C ✅
C. Ctrl + X
D. Ctrl + P
34. What is the shortcut key for Paste?
A. Ctrl + X
B. Ctrl + V ✅
C. Ctrl + C
D. Ctrl + A
35. Which software is used to prepare spreadsheets?
A. MS Word
B. MS Excel ✅
C. Paint
D. Notepad
36. Which software is used for typing documents?
A. MS Word ✅
B. MS Excel
C. Power BI
D. Photoshop
37. What does PDF stand for?
A. Public Document File
B. Portable Document Format ✅
C. Personal Data Format
D. Printable Document File
38. Which is an example of cloud storage?
A. Notepad
B. Google Drive ✅
C. Calculator
D. Paint
39. Which of the following is an operating system?
A. Chrome
B. Excel
C. Windows ✅
D. Adobe Reader
40. Which device is used to print documents?
A. Scanner
B. Printer ✅
C. Monitor
D. Keyboard
41. Which key is used to delete text on the left side of the cursor?
A. Backspace ✅
B. Delete
C. Enter
D. Shift
42. Which key is used to select all text?
A. Ctrl + A ✅
B. Ctrl + S
C. Ctrl + Z
D. Ctrl + D
43. Which key combination saves a document?
A. Ctrl + P
B. Ctrl + S ✅
C. Ctrl + C
D. Ctrl + N
44. Which key combination prints a document?
A. Ctrl + P ✅
B. Ctrl + O
C. Ctrl + F
D. Ctrl + T
45. Which payment system works 24×7 in India?
A. Demand Draft
B. UPI ✅
C. Cash Deposit
D. Money Order
46. Which document is mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns?
A. Aadhaar Only
B. PAN Card ✅
C. Passport
D. Driving Licence
47. Which scheme provides a pension to eligible citizens?
A. PMJJBY
B. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) ✅
C. PMSBY
D. PM-KISAN
48. Which service can a CSC VLE commonly provide?
A. Aadhaar-related services
B. PAN Card services
C. Insurance services
D. All of the Above ✅
49. Which of the following is a good cybersecurity practice?
A. Sharing passwords
B. Clicking unknown links
C. Using strong passwords ✅
D. Sharing OTP
50. What is the main objective of a CSC?
A. Entertainment
B. Online Shopping
C. Deliver digital government and citizen services ✅
D. Mobile Manufacturing
51. Which portal is used by CSC VLEs to access government services?
A. UIDAI Portal
B. Digital Seva Portal ✅
C. GST Portal
D. PM-KISAN Portal
52. What does DBT stand for?
A. Direct Banking Transfer
B. Direct Benefit Transfer ✅
C. Digital Bank Transaction
D. Direct Bill Transfer
53. Which scheme transfers government subsidies directly to beneficiaries?
A. PMAY
B. PM-KISAN
C. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ✅
D. APY
54. Which bank account is mainly linked with government schemes?
A. Current Account
B. Jan Dhan Account ✅
C. Salary Account
D. NRE Account
55. PMJDY stands for?
A. Pradhan Mantri Jan Digital Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana ✅
C. Public Money Jan Dhan Yojana
D. Prime Minister Jan Data Yojana
56. Which scheme aims to provide banking facilities to every household?
A. PMAY
B. PM Jan Dhan Yojana ✅
C. PM-KISAN
D. Ayushman Bharat
57. Which document is commonly used as proof of address?
A. PAN Card
B. Aadhaar Card ✅
C. Passport-size Photo
D. School Certificate
A. UIDAI
B. Election Commission of India ✅
C. RBI
D. NPCI
59. Which ministry issues passports in India?
A. Ministry of Finance
B. Ministry of External Affairs ✅
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Ministry of Labour
60. Which document is required to open a bank account?
A. Aadhaar or PAN (KYC Documents)
B. Passport
C. Voter ID
D. Any valid KYC document ✅
CSC (TEC) Practice MCQs – Questions 61 to 90
61. KYC stands for?
A. Keep Your Cash
B. Know Your Customer ✅
C. Know Your Card
D. Keep Your Customer
62. Which of the following is NOT a KYC document?
A. Aadhaar Card
B. Passport
C. Voter ID
D. Movie Ticket ✅
63. What is the full form of IFSC?
A. Indian Financial Service Centre
B. Indian Financial System Code ✅
C. International Finance Service Code
D. Indian Fund Security Code
64. IFSC Code is used for?
A. ATM Login
B. Identifying Bank Branches ✅
C. Mobile Recharge
D. Income Tax Filing
65. NEFT stands for?
A. National Electronic Fund Transfer ✅
B. National Easy Fund Transfer
C. New Electronic Fund Transaction
D. National Exchange Fund Transfer
66. RTGS stands for?
A. Real Time Government Settlement
B. Real Time Gross Settlement ✅
C. Rapid Transfer Government Service
D. Real Transaction Gateway Service
67. Which transfer system is mainly used for high-value transactions?
A. UPI
B. IMPS
C. RTGS ✅
D. AEPS
68. IMPS stands for?
A. Indian Money Payment Service
B. Immediate Payment Service ✅
C. Instant Mobile Payment Solution
D. International Money Payment Service
69. Which payment method is available 24×7?
A. UPI
B. IMPS
C. AEPS
D. All of the Above ✅
70. What is the primary purpose of DigiLocker?
A. Online Banking
B. Secure Digital Document Storage ✅
C. Social Media
D. Shopping
71. Which of the following is a valid email address?
A. masum@gmail
B. masum@gmail.com ✅
C. masum.com
D. @gmail.com
A. Ctrl
B. Windows Key ✅
C. Shift
D. Alt
73. Which shortcut key locks a Windows computer?
A. Ctrl + L
B. Windows + L ✅
C. Alt + L
D. Shift + L
74. Which of the following is the safest practice while using public Wi-Fi?
A. Share your password
B. Perform online banking
C. Avoid entering sensitive information ✅
D. Disable antivirus
75. A CSC VLE should always?
A. Charge random fees
B. Share customer information
C. Provide transparent and citizen-friendly services ✅
D. Ignore government guidelines
76. Which organization issues Aadhaar cards?
A. RBI
B. UIDAI ✅
C. NPCI
D. SBI
77. Aadhaar number consists of how many digits?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12 ✅
D. 16
78. Which document is mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns?
A. Passport
B. PAN Card ✅
C. Voter ID
D. Ration Card
79. PM-KISAN scheme provides financial assistance to?
A. Students
B. Farmers ✅
C. Teachers
D. Businessmen
80. Which scheme provides health insurance to eligible families?
A. PMJJBY
B. PMSBY
C. Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) ✅
D. APY
81. PMJJBY stands for?
A. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bachat Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana ✅
C. Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Yojana
D. Public Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
82. PMSBY stands for?
A. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Banking Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana ✅
C. Prime Minister Suraksha Benefit Yojana
D. Public Suraksha Bima Yojana
83. Which pension scheme is available through CSC?
A. PMAY
B. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) ✅
C. PM-KISAN
D. PMJDY
84. What is the full form of PMJDY?
A. Prime Minister Jan Digital Yojana
B. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana ✅
C. Public Money Jan Dhan Yojana
D. Pradhan Mantri Jan Data Yojana
85. Which service is commonly available at a CSC?
A. PAN Card
B. Insurance
C. Banking
D. All of the Above ✅
86. Which is an example of an identity proof?
A. Aadhaar Card ✅
B. Electricity Bill
C. Water Bill
D. Telephone Bill
87. Which is mainly used as address proof?
A. Passport-size Photo
B. Aadhaar Card ✅
C. School ID
D. ATM Card
88. Which document is issued by the Election Commission of India?
A. Passport
B. Voter ID Card ✅
C. PAN Card
D. Driving Licence
89. Which of the following is a Government-to-Citizen (G2C) service?
A. Aadhaar Services
B. Birth Certificate
C. Pension Services
D. All of the Above ✅
90. Which of the following is a financial inclusion initiative?
A. PM Jan Dhan Yojana ✅
B. Startup India
C. Smart Cities Mission
D. Make in India
These questions correspond to Questions 61–90 in your uploaded CSC practice file
91. Which browser is developed by Google?
A. Firefox
B. Chrome ✅
C. Edge
D. Safari
92. Which shortcut key is used to Undo?
A. Ctrl + Y
B. Ctrl + Z ✅
C. Ctrl + U
D. Ctrl + X
93. Which shortcut key is used to Redo?
A. Ctrl + Y ✅
B. Ctrl + R
C. Ctrl + Shift + Z
D. Ctrl + P
94. Which device is an input device?
A. Keyboard ✅
B. Printer
C. Monitor
D. Speaker
95. Which device is an output device?
A. Mouse
B. Monitor ✅
C. Scanner
D. Keyboard
96. Which file extension is used for PDF files?
A. .doc
B. .pdf ✅
C. .xls
D. .ppt
97. Which file extension is used for Microsoft Word?
A. .xls
B. .docx ✅
C. .ppt
D. .jpg
98. Which file extension is used for Microsoft Excel?
A. .docx
B. .xlsx ✅
C. .pptx
D. .pdf
99. What should you do if a customer forgets their OTP?
A. Guess the OTP
B. Share your OTP
C. Request a new OTP ✅
D. Skip verification
100. What should a VLE do before submitting a customer’s application?
A. Submit immediately
B. Verify all documents carefully ✅
C. Ignore missing documents
D. Ask another customer
101. Which of the following is an example of cyber fraud?
A. Online Shopping
B. Phishing ✅
C. Printing Documents
D. Video Calling
102. What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?
A. Open all attachments
B. Delete or report it ✅
C. Share it with friends
D. Reply with your password
103. What is the main responsibility of a CSC VLE?
A. Sell only products
B. Deliver government and digital services to citizens ✅
C. Manage bank branches
D. Collect taxes
104. Why should customer information remain confidential?
A. To save storage
B. To protect customer privacy and prevent misuse ✅
C. To reduce internet usage
D. It is not necessary
105. Which quality is most important for a successful CSC VLE?
A. Being rude
B. Ignoring customer queries
C. Honesty, transparency, and good customer service ✅
D. Charging extra fees without notice
Quick Revision – Important Full Forms Table
| Short Form | Full Form |
|---|---|
| CSC | Common Services Centre |
| VLE | Village Level Entrepreneur |
| TEC | Telecentre Entrepreneur Course |
| UIDAI | Unique Identification Authority of India |
| NPCI | National Payments Corporation of India |
| AEPS | Aadhaar Enabled Payment System |
| UPI | Unified Payments Interface |
| NEFT | National Electronic Fund Transfer |
| RTGS | Real Time Gross Settlement |
| IMPS | Immediate Payment Service |
| KYC | Know Your Customer |
| DBT | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| PMJDY | Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana |
| PMJJBY | Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana |
| PMSBY | Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana |
| APY | Atal Pension Yojana |
| Portable Document Format | |
| OTP | One Time Password |
| PAN | Permanent Account Number |
| IFSC | Indian Financial System Code |
Important Keyboard Shortcuts to Remember
- Ctrl + C — Copy
- Ctrl + V — Paste
- Ctrl + X — Cut
- Ctrl + A — Select All
- Ctrl + S — Save
- Ctrl + P — Print
- Ctrl + Z — Undo
- Ctrl + Y — Redo
- F5 — Refresh webpage
- Windows + L — Lock computer
- Backspace — Delete text to the left
Government Schemes Quick Summary
| Scheme Name | What It Provides |
|---|---|
| PM-KISAN | Financial help to farmers |
| PMJJBY | Life Insurance |
| PMSBY | Accident Insurance |
| Atal Pension Yojana (APY) | Pension for eligible citizens |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana | Banking access to every household |
| Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY) | Health insurance to poor families |
| Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) | Government subsidies directly to bank accounts |
Exam Preparation Tips
- Go through all 105 questions at least three times before your exam day
- Focus especially on full forms as they appear in almost every exam
- Remember that OTP must never be shared with anyone including bank employees
- Practice basic computer shortcuts as these are easy marks
- Know the clear difference between NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI
- Understand what each government scheme provides and do not mix them up
- Always remember VLE ethics questions — be honest, transparent and customer-friendly
FAQ
Q. How many questions are in the CSC TEC exam? A. The exam has 100 MCQ questions and the total time given is 120 minutes.
Q. What is the passing score for TEC exam? A. You need to score at least 50 out of 100 to pass the TEC exam.
Q. Can I give the TEC exam from home? A. Yes the exam is conducted online and can be taken from your home on a computer or laptop with a good internet connection.
Q. How many times can I attempt the TEC exam if I fail? A. You can reattempt the exam. Check the official CSC portal for the latest rules on reattempts and any additional fees involved.
Q. Is the TEC exam available in Hindi? A. Yes the exam is available in both English and Hindi.
Q. After passing TEC exam what is the next step? A. After passing you need to apply for your CSC ID through the official CSC registration portal and wait for approval from the district or state CSC team.
Q. Are these 105 questions enough to pass the TEC exam? A. These questions cover all major topics that regularly appear in the exam. Going through them thoroughly and understanding each answer will give you a very strong base for clearing the exam confidently.
Go through this entire question list at least twice. Do not just memorize the answers — understand why each answer is correct. That way even if a question is twisted or rephrased in the actual exam, you will still pick the right answer without confusion.
All the best for your TEC exam. You are already one step ahead by preparing this seriously.
This post is for exam preparation purposes only. Always refer to the official CSC TEC study material from csc.gov.in for the most accurate and updated information.