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15 structurally validated Mixed PYQ Practice questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.

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SSC CGL Mixed PYQ Practice Verified Practice Test 2

15 structurally validated Mixed PYQ Practice questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.

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  1. Internet

    1. A web address is called a:

    • A. URL (Correct)
    • B. UPS
    • C. ALU
    • D. ROM

    Explanation: A URL identifies a web resource address.

  2. Software

    2. Windows and Linux are both:

    • A. Programming languages
    • B. Operating systems (Correct)
    • C. Optical disks
    • D. Input devices

    Explanation: Both are operating systems.

  3. Security

    3. 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.

  4. Networking

    4. 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.

  5. Programming

    5. Python belongs to which category?

    • A. Programming language (Correct)
    • B. Storage device
    • C. Presentation software
    • D. Input unit

    Explanation: Python is a programming language.

  6. MS Excel

    6. 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.

  7. Storage

    7. 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.

  8. Internet Safety

    8. 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.

  9. Utilities

    9. Antivirus software is a:

    • A. Utility (Correct)
    • B. Network cable
    • C. Hardware unit
    • D. Database

    Explanation: Antivirus is a system utility for protection.

  10. Generations

    10. Integrated circuits are linked with which computer generation?

    • A. First
    • B. Second
    • C. Third (Correct)
    • D. Fourth

    Explanation: Third-generation computers used integrated circuits.

  11. Fundamentals

    11. Which device is used to input text?

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

    Explanation: Keyboard is a standard text input device.

  12. Internet

    12. A search engine is used to:

    • A. Find information online (Correct)
    • B. Print files
    • C. Store RAM
    • D. Scan monitors

    Explanation: Search engines help users find web information.

  13. Security

    13. A strong password should avoid:

    • A. Common predictable words (Correct)
    • B. Numbers
    • C. Special symbols
    • D. Mixed characters

    Explanation: Predictable passwords are easier to crack.

  14. Memory

    14. Which memory is temporary?

    • A. RAM (Correct)
    • B. ROM
    • C. DVD
    • D. Pen drive

    Explanation: RAM is temporary and volatile memory.

  15. History

    15. Charles Babbage is linked with the:

    • A. Computer concept (Correct)
    • B. World Wide Web
    • C. USB cable
    • D. Wi-Fi

    Explanation: Charles Babbage proposed early mechanical computer concepts.