SSC CGL Security and Memory Practice Test 4
15 fresh SSC CGL security and memory questions on RAM, ROM, malware, storage, OTP, and safe usage habits.
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SSC CGL Security and Memory Practice Test 4
15 fresh SSC CGL security and memory questions on RAM, ROM, malware, storage, OTP, and safe usage habits.
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- Memory
1. RAM is:
- A. Volatile memory (Correct)
- B. Permanent optical memory
- C. A browser type
- D. An output device
Explanation: RAM loses its contents when power is removed.
- Storage
2. A hard disk is an example of:
- A. Secondary storage (Correct)
- B. Primary memory
- C. Input device
- D. Display device
Explanation: Hard disks store data as secondary memory.
- Security
3. Malware is software that is:
- A. Harmful or unwanted (Correct)
- B. Used only for typing
- C. Always part of Windows
- D. A printer accessory
Explanation: Malware is designed to damage, disrupt, or exploit.
- Passwords
4. OTP should be shared with:
- A. No unauthorized person (Correct)
- B. Any caller
- C. Any website popup
- D. Friends on chat
Explanation: OTP is private and should not be disclosed.
- Malware
5. A virus generally:
- A. Can infect files or systems (Correct)
- B. Only prints documents
- C. Adds RAM capacity
- D. Replaces the motherboard
Explanation: Viruses spread by infecting legitimate files or software.
- Storage
6. CD is an example of:
- A. Optical storage (Correct)
- B. Cache
- C. Register
- D. RAM
Explanation: CDs are optical discs.
- Cyber Safety
7. Before clicking a link in a suspicious email, you should:
- A. Verify the sender and link (Correct)
- B. Open it immediately
- C. Disable antivirus
- D. Share it widely
Explanation: Checking authenticity helps prevent scams.
- Security
8. A Trojan is dangerous because it often:
- A. Appears genuine while hiding malicious intent (Correct)
- B. Only compresses files
- C. Works only without internet
- D. Increases storage capacity
Explanation: Trojans disguise themselves as useful or trusted software.
- Virtual Memory
9. Virtual memory commonly uses space from the:
- A. Storage drive (Correct)
- B. Keyboard
- C. Screen
- D. Mouse
Explanation: Virtual memory uses disk space when RAM is insufficient.
- Authentication
10. Two-factor authentication improves:
- A. Login security (Correct)
- B. Printer speed
- C. Document size
- D. Keyboard layout
Explanation: It adds an extra verification step to sign-in.
- Storage Media
11. A pen drive is generally classified as:
- A. Secondary storage (Correct)
- B. Primary memory
- C. Cache memory
- D. ROM
Explanation: Pen drives store data externally as secondary memory.
- Phishing
12. Which habit most strongly reduces phishing risk?
- A. Checking the URL before login (Correct)
- B. Using one password everywhere
- C. Clicking every urgent message
- D. Ignoring security alerts
Explanation: Verifying the website address helps spot fake login pages.