SSC CGL Security & Memory Verified Practice Test 2
15 structurally validated Security & Memory questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
SSC CGL Security & Memory Verified Practice Test 2
15 structurally validated Security & Memory questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
Preview all 15 questions in SSC CGL Security & Memory Verified Practice Test 2 (no login required)
- Memory
1. Which memory is generally used to store the BIOS instructions?
- A. RAM
- B. ROM (Correct)
- C. Cache
- D. Register
Explanation: ROM stores firmware such as BIOS instructions.
- Memory Hierarchy
2. Which storage is faster than a hard disk for startup in modern systems?
- A. SSD (Correct)
- B. DVD
- C. Tape
- D. Printer buffer
Explanation: Solid-state drives are much faster than HDDs.
- Cyber Security
3. A firewall mainly helps by:
- A. Blocking unwanted network access (Correct)
- B. Improving monitor brightness
- C. Creating formulas
- D. Printing documents
Explanation: A firewall filters traffic and blocks unauthorized access.
- Passwords
4. Using the same password on every site is:
- A. Safer
- B. Risky (Correct)
- C. Mandatory
- D. A hardware feature
Explanation: Reusing passwords increases the impact if one account is compromised.
- Malware
5. A worm is a type of:
- A. Antivirus
- B. Malware (Correct)
- C. Cache memory
- D. Compiler
Explanation: A worm is malicious software that can spread across systems.
- Cyber Safety
6. What should you do before downloading software from the internet?
- A. Ignore the source
- B. Check the source and scan the file (Correct)
- C. Disable all security tools
- D. Share password publicly
Explanation: Trusted sources and scanning reduce risk.
- Memory
7. Which memory is closest to the CPU in normal hierarchy among these?
- A. Hard disk
- B. RAM
- C. Cache (Correct)
- D. DVD
Explanation: Cache is much closer to the CPU than RAM or storage.
- Security
8. Malicious software that pretends to be useful software is often called a:
- A. Trojan (Correct)
- B. Browser
- C. Router
- D. Kernel
Explanation: A Trojan disguises itself as legitimate software.
- Passwords
9. OTP commonly stands for:
- A. One Time Password (Correct)
- B. Online Text Protocol
- C. Open Transfer Program
- D. One Type Password
Explanation: OTP stands for One Time Password.
- Memory
10. Virtual memory uses part of the:
- A. Hard disk/SSD (Correct)
- B. Monitor
- C. Keyboard
- D. Motherboard fan
Explanation: Virtual memory uses storage space to supplement RAM.
- Cyber Safety
11. Two-step verification is best used for:
- A. Weakening login security
- B. Adding an extra login layer (Correct)
- C. Deleting user data
- D. Replacing antivirus only
Explanation: It adds another factor beyond the password.
- Storage
12. CD, DVD, and Blu-ray are examples of:
- A. Optical media (Correct)
- B. Cache
- C. Primary memory
- D. Registers
Explanation: These are optical storage discs.
- Security
13. Which action best reduces phishing risk?
- A. Clicking every urgent link
- B. Verifying URLs before entering credentials (Correct)
- C. Sharing OTPs freely
- D. Using public PCs for banking
Explanation: Phishing protection starts with verifying site authenticity before logging in.
- Memory
14. ROM is generally:
- A. Non-volatile (Correct)
- B. Volatile
- C. Optical
- D. Temporary cache only
Explanation: ROM retains data without power.
- Memory Units
15. Which is the largest among these?
- A. MB
- B. GB (Correct)
- C. KB
- D. Byte
Explanation: Gigabyte is larger than megabyte, kilobyte, and byte.