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SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 3

15 more mixed SSC CGL computer awareness questions from hardware, software, internet, memory, and history.

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SSC CGL Computer Mixed PYQ Practice Test 3

15 more mixed SSC CGL computer awareness questions from hardware, software, internet, memory, and history.

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  1. Fundamentals

    1. Which device is used to input text?

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

    Explanation: Keyboard is a standard text input device.

  2. Internet

    2. 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.

  3. Software

    3. Linux is:

    • A. An operating system (Correct)
    • B. A storage unit
    • C. A printer
    • D. A browser only

    Explanation: Linux is an operating system.

  4. Security

    4. 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.

  5. Memory

    5. Which memory is temporary?

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

    Explanation: RAM is temporary and volatile memory.

  6. History

    6. 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.

  7. Networking

    7. A modem is related to:

    • A. Network connectivity (Correct)
    • B. Spreadsheet formulas
    • C. Document printing
    • D. Screen brightness

    Explanation: Modems are used in data communication.

  8. MS Excel

    8. A collection of worksheets in Excel is called a:

    • A. Workbook (Correct)
    • B. Slide
    • C. Record
    • D. Folder

    Explanation: A workbook contains worksheets.

  9. Storage

    9. CD and DVD are:

    • A. Optical media (Correct)
    • B. Primary memory
    • C. Registers
    • D. Cache

    Explanation: CDs and DVDs are optical storage discs.

  10. Internet Safety

    10. HTTPS improves website security by:

    • A. Encrypting communication (Correct)
    • B. Deleting spam
    • C. Increasing RAM
    • D. Formatting disks

    Explanation: HTTPS encrypts browser-server data exchange.

  11. Utilities

    11. Antivirus is best classified as:

    • A. Utility software (Correct)
    • B. Input hardware
    • C. Optical device
    • D. Programming syntax

    Explanation: Antivirus is a system utility.

  12. Generations

    12. Microprocessors are linked with which generation?

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

    Explanation: Fourth-generation computers are microprocessor based.