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SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 1

15 mixed computer awareness questions combining fundamentals, MS Office, internet, software, memory, and history in one set.

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SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 1

15 mixed computer awareness questions combining fundamentals, MS Office, internet, software, memory, and history in one set.

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13
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+2 correct, -0.5 wrong
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  1. Fundamentals

    1. Which device is used to enter text into a computer by pressing keys?

    • A. Projector
    • B. Keyboard (Correct)
    • C. Plotter
    • D. Speaker

    Explanation: A keyboard is the standard text-input device.

  2. MS Office

    2. Ctrl + M in PowerPoint is used to:

    • A. Insert a new slide (Correct)
    • B. Minimize the window
    • C. Mute audio
    • D. Merge cells

    Explanation: Ctrl + M inserts a new slide in PowerPoint.

  3. Internet

    3. Which of these is used to access websites?

    • A. Browser (Correct)
    • B. Compiler
    • C. Scanner
    • D. Joystick

    Explanation: Browsers are used to open and view websites.

  4. Software

    4. Windows is an example of:

    • A. Application software
    • B. Operating system (Correct)
    • C. Input device
    • D. Programming language

    Explanation: Windows is an operating system.

  5. Memory

    5. Which memory loses its contents when power is switched off?

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

    Explanation: RAM is volatile memory and loses stored data when power is removed.

  6. Security

    6. Malicious software is generally called:

    • A. Shareware
    • B. Middleware
    • C. Malware (Correct)
    • D. Firmware

    Explanation: Malware is the general term for harmful software.

  7. History

    7. Who is known as the Father of the Computer?

    • A. Charles Babbage (Correct)
    • B. Tim Berners-Lee
    • C. Linus Torvalds
    • D. James Gosling

    Explanation: Charles Babbage is known as the Father of the Computer.

  8. MS Excel

    8. A workbook in Excel contains:

    • A. Only one formula
    • B. One or more worksheets (Correct)
    • C. Only one row
    • D. Only charts

    Explanation: An Excel workbook can contain multiple worksheets.

  9. Networking

    9. Which device connects different networks together?

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

    Explanation: Routers connect and direct traffic between different networks.

  10. Output Devices

    10. Which of the following is an output device?

    • A. Monitor (Correct)
    • B. Joystick
    • C. Touchpad
    • D. MICR

    Explanation: A monitor displays output generated by the computer.

  11. MS Word

    11. Which shortcut saves the current document?

    • A. Ctrl + Z
    • B. Ctrl + C
    • C. Ctrl + S (Correct)
    • D. Ctrl + P

    Explanation: Ctrl + S saves the current file.

  12. Internet Safety

    12. Which protocol version is generally considered secure for web browsing?

    • A. HTTP
    • B. HTTPS (Correct)
    • C. TXT
    • D. JPG

    Explanation: HTTPS adds encryption to web communication.

  13. Programming

    13. Python is a:

    • A. Printer type
    • B. Programming language (Correct)
    • C. Spreadsheet formula
    • D. Search engine

    Explanation: Python is a high-level programming language.