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SSC CGL Fundamentals & Basics Verified Practice Test 2

15 structurally validated Fundamentals & Basics questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.

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  1. Storage Devices

    1. Which of the following stores data permanently?

    • A. RAM
    • B. ROM (Correct)
    • C. Cache
    • D. Register

    Explanation: ROM retains data even when power is turned off.

  2. Files

    2. A collection of related information stored under one name is called a:

    • A. Folder
    • B. File (Correct)
    • C. Record
    • D. Field

    Explanation: A file stores related data as a single named unit.

  3. Folders

    3. A folder is primarily used to:

    • A. Print documents
    • B. Organize files (Correct)
    • C. Scan images
    • D. Create hardware

    Explanation: Folders help organize and group files in storage.

  4. Storage Devices

    4. Which of the following is an optical storage device?

    • A. Hard disk
    • B. Pen drive
    • C. CD-ROM (Correct)
    • D. RAM

    Explanation: CD-ROM is an optical disk read by laser technology.

  5. Memory

    5. RAM is an example of:

    • A. Primary memory (Correct)
    • B. Secondary memory
    • C. Optical memory
    • D. External archive

    Explanation: RAM is the main working memory directly used by the CPU.

  6. Memory

    6. Which memory is volatile in nature?

    • A. ROM
    • B. Hard disk
    • C. RAM (Correct)
    • D. DVD

    Explanation: RAM loses its data when the power is turned off.

  7. Peripherals

    7. A joystick is mainly used to:

    • A. Print documents
    • B. Control movement on screen (Correct)
    • C. Store files
    • D. Scan text

    Explanation: A joystick controls movement on screen.

  8. Peripherals

    8. Which device is commonly used to take hard copy output?

    • A. Scanner
    • B. Monitor
    • C. Printer (Correct)
    • D. Keyboard

    Explanation: A printer produces output on paper.

  9. Memory Units

    9. 1024 bytes are equal to:

    • A. 1 bit
    • B. 1 KB (Correct)
    • C. 1 MB
    • D. 1 GB

    Explanation: In standard usage, 1024 bytes make 1 kilobyte.

  10. Booting

    10. Restarting a computer without turning off the power is called:

    • A. Cold booting
    • B. Warm booting (Correct)
    • C. Formatting
    • D. Debugging

    Explanation: Warm booting means restarting without full power-off.

  11. Printers

    11. Which printer is an impact printer?

    • A. Laser printer
    • B. Inkjet printer
    • C. Dot matrix printer (Correct)
    • D. Thermal printer

    Explanation: Dot matrix printers strike against ribbon and paper.

  12. Processing

    12. The brain of the computer is called:

    • A. Monitor
    • B. ALU
    • C. CPU (Correct)
    • D. ROM

    Explanation: The CPU is commonly called the brain of the computer.

  13. File Types

    13. Which of the following is most likely a document file extension?

    • A. .mp3
    • B. .jpg
    • C. .docx (Correct)
    • D. .exe

    Explanation: .docx is the standard extension for Word files.

  14. Computer Architecture

    14. Which among the following is NOT a component of the CPU?

    • A. ALU
    • B. Control Unit
    • C. Output Unit (Correct)
    • D. Registers

    Explanation: The output unit is outside the CPU.

  15. Number System

    15. Binary number system uses digits:

    • A. 0 to 7
    • B. 0 to 9
    • C. 0 and 1 (Correct)
    • D. 1 and 2

    Explanation: The binary system is based only on 0 and 1.