SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 2
15 more mixed SSC CGL computer awareness questions spanning fundamentals, software, internet, security, and history.
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SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 2
15 more mixed SSC CGL computer awareness questions spanning fundamentals, software, internet, security, and history.
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- Fundamentals
1. Which device shows output visually on screen?
- A. Keyboard
- B. Monitor (Correct)
- C. Scanner
- D. Mouse
Explanation: A monitor displays output visually.
- MS Office
2. Ctrl + P is commonly used for:
- A. Paste
- B. Print (Correct)
- C. Proofread
- D. Pointer mode
Explanation: Ctrl + P opens the print command.
- Internet
3. A web address is called a:
- A. URL (Correct)
- B. UPS
- C. ALU
- D. ROM
Explanation: A URL identifies a web resource address.
- Software
4. Windows and Linux are both:
- A. Programming languages
- B. Operating systems (Correct)
- C. Optical disks
- D. Input devices
Explanation: Both are operating systems.
- Security
5. Phishing mainly tries to steal:
- A. Monitor cables
- B. Sensitive information (Correct)
- C. Hard disk sectors only
- D. Printer paper
Explanation: Phishing attacks target passwords and private data.
- Networking
6. A router is used to:
- A. Connect networks (Correct)
- B. Print documents
- C. Type text
- D. Scan pages
Explanation: Routers connect and route traffic between networks.
- Programming
7. Python belongs to which category?
- A. Programming language (Correct)
- B. Storage device
- C. Presentation software
- D. Input unit
Explanation: Python is a programming language.
- MS Excel
8. The intersection of a row and column is called a:
- A. Workbook
- B. Cell (Correct)
- C. Slide
- D. Tab
Explanation: Rows and columns intersect at a cell.
- Storage
9. A pen drive is used mainly for:
- A. Secondary storage (Correct)
- B. CPU cooling
- C. Printing
- D. Scanning
Explanation: Pen drives are removable storage devices.
- Internet Safety
10. HTTPS improves security by:
- A. Encrypting data (Correct)
- B. Deleting cookies automatically
- C. Removing passwords
- D. Turning off Wi-Fi
Explanation: HTTPS secures communication with encryption.
- Utilities
11. Antivirus software is a:
- A. Utility (Correct)
- B. Network cable
- C. Hardware unit
- D. Database
Explanation: Antivirus is a system utility for protection.
- Generations
12. Integrated circuits are linked with which computer generation?
- A. First
- B. Second
- C. Third (Correct)
- D. Fourth
Explanation: Third-generation computers used integrated circuits.