SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 1
15 computer awareness questions on system software, applications, operating systems, languages, and utility tools.
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SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 1
15 computer awareness questions on system software, applications, operating systems, languages, and utility tools.
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- Software
1. Which of the following is system software?
- A. MS Word
- B. Windows (Correct)
- C. PowerPoint
- D. Paint
Explanation: Windows is an operating system, which is system software.
- Software
2. MS Word is an example of:
- A. Application software (Correct)
- B. System software
- C. Firmware
- D. Programming language
Explanation: MS Word is application software used for word processing.
- Operating Systems
3. An operating system mainly acts as an interface between:
- A. CPU and monitor only
- B. User and computer hardware (Correct)
- C. Printer and scanner
- D. Browser and internet
Explanation: The operating system manages hardware and provides a usable interface.
- Programming
4. A compiler is used to:
- A. Print source code
- B. Convert high-level language into machine code (Correct)
- C. Send e-mail
- D. Create folders
Explanation: Compilers translate source code into machine-level or object-level code.
- Operating Systems
5. Which of the following is NOT an operating system?
- A. Linux
- B. Windows
- C. Android
- D. MS Excel (Correct)
Explanation: MS Excel is a spreadsheet application, not an operating system.
- Programming
6. Machine language is understood directly by the:
- A. Printer
- B. CPU (Correct)
- C. Mouse
- D. Projector
Explanation: Machine language instructions are executed directly by the CPU.
- Software
7. A set of instructions given to a computer is called a:
- A. Program (Correct)
- B. Folder
- C. Port
- D. Printer
Explanation: A program is a sequence of instructions written for a computer.
- Programming
8. A bug in a computer program means:
- A. A hardware cable
- B. An error or defect (Correct)
- C. A type of storage
- D. A scan result
Explanation: A bug refers to an issue or defect in software or logic.
- Utilities
9. Disk cleanup is generally considered a:
- A. Gaming tool
- B. Utility program (Correct)
- C. Programming language
- D. Network cable
Explanation: Disk cleanup is a utility used to remove unnecessary files.
- Software Categories
10. Photoshop, Word, and Excel are examples of:
- A. Application software (Correct)
- B. Operating systems
- C. Input devices
- D. Memory chips
Explanation: These are end-user programs designed for specific tasks.
- Operating Systems
11. The process of managing running programs is a responsibility of the:
- A. Monitor
- B. Operating system (Correct)
- C. Keyboard
- D. Pen drive
Explanation: The operating system handles process management and resources.
- Programming
12. Which of the following is closer to human-readable coding style?
- A. Machine language
- B. Assembly language
- C. High-level language (Correct)
- D. Binary only
Explanation: High-level languages are easier for humans to write and understand.
- Software
13. When software is updated mainly to fix issues, it is often called a:
- A. Patch (Correct)
- B. Cursor
- C. Pointer
- D. Codec only
Explanation: A patch is a software update intended to fix bugs or improve security.