SSC CGL Security and Memory Practice Test 1
15 targeted questions on RAM, ROM, cache, malware, passwords, cyber safety, and storage hierarchy for SSC exams.
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SSC CGL Security and Memory Practice Test 1
15 targeted questions on RAM, ROM, cache, malware, passwords, cyber safety, and storage hierarchy for SSC exams.
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- Memory
1. Which memory is permanent and non-volatile?
- A. RAM
- B. ROM (Correct)
- C. Cache
- D. Register
Explanation: ROM retains data without power and is non-volatile memory.
- Memory
2. Which memory is used temporarily while programs are running?
- A. ROM
- B. RAM (Correct)
- C. DVD
- D. CD-ROM
Explanation: RAM temporarily stores data and instructions currently in use.
- Memory
3. Cache memory is faster than:
- A. CPU
- B. RAM (Correct)
- C. Registers
- D. ALU
Explanation: Cache memory is faster than RAM and is placed closer to the CPU.
- Security
4. A computer virus is a type of:
- A. Hardware
- B. Malware (Correct)
- C. Printer
- D. Document
Explanation: A virus is malicious software that can harm files or system behavior.
- Security
5. Which of the following helps protect a computer from unauthorized network access?
- A. Firewall (Correct)
- B. Speaker
- C. Monitor
- D. Spreadsheet
Explanation: A firewall filters incoming and outgoing traffic.
- Security
6. Phishing is an attempt to:
- A. Improve processor speed
- B. Steal sensitive information by pretending to be trustworthy (Correct)
- C. Format a disk
- D. Store data in ROM
Explanation: Phishing attacks trick users into revealing passwords or financial details.
- Passwords
7. A strong password should usually contain:
- A. Only your first name
- B. Only numbers
- C. A mix of letters, numbers, and symbols (Correct)
- D. Only birth date
Explanation: Strong passwords are harder to guess when they mix character types.
- Security
8. Which type of malicious software demands payment to restore access to files?
- A. Ransomware (Correct)
- B. Spreadsheet
- C. Driver
- D. Cache
Explanation: Ransomware encrypts or blocks access to data and demands payment.
- Memory
9. Which memory is directly accessible by the CPU for active work?
- A. Primary memory (Correct)
- B. Optical disk
- C. Pen drive only
- D. Printer buffer only
Explanation: Primary memory, especially RAM, is directly used by the CPU.
- Security
10. Two-factor authentication improves security by:
- A. Removing all passwords
- B. Using two verification steps (Correct)
- C. Making files larger
- D. Turning off internet
Explanation: Two-factor authentication adds an extra verification layer.
- Security
11. Spyware is designed to:
- A. Improve graphics
- B. Secretly monitor user activity (Correct)
- C. Increase RAM physically
- D. Print faster
Explanation: Spyware secretly tracks user data or behavior.
- Memory Hierarchy
12. Which is generally the fastest storage location in a computer?
- A. Hard disk
- B. Register (Correct)
- C. DVD
- D. Pen drive
Explanation: Registers are the fastest storage locations and reside inside the CPU.
- Security
13. Keeping antivirus definitions updated is important because:
- A. It changes monitor size
- B. New threats appear regularly (Correct)
- C. It increases keyboard speed
- D. It replaces the operating system
Explanation: Updates help antivirus software recognize newer threats.
- Memory
14. Which of the following is read-only memory?
- A. ROM (Correct)
- B. RAM
- C. Cache
- D. Virtual memory
Explanation: ROM stands for Read-Only Memory.
- Security
15. Before clicking a suspicious attachment in an email, the safest approach is to:
- A. Open it immediately
- B. Ignore sender verification
- C. Verify the sender and scan it (Correct)
- D. Forward it to everyone
Explanation: Verifying the source and scanning attachments helps reduce malware risk.