SSC CGL Software & Programming Verified Practice Test 2
15 structurally validated Software & Programming questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
SSC CGL Software & Programming Verified Practice Test 2
15 structurally validated Software & Programming questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
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- Utilities
1. Antivirus and disk cleanup are examples of:
- A. System utilities (Correct)
- B. Input devices
- C. Storage media
- D. Network cables
Explanation: They are utility programs used to maintain and protect the system.
- Programming
2. Java, C++, and Python are examples of:
- A. Programming languages (Correct)
- B. Web browsers
- C. Storage chips
- D. Scanners
Explanation: These are all programming languages.
- Programming
3. Source code is written by:
- A. Only the CPU
- B. A programmer (Correct)
- C. A printer
- D. A router
Explanation: Programmers write source code using programming languages.
- OS Functions
4. File management is a function of the:
- A. Mouse
- B. Operating system (Correct)
- C. Monitor
- D. Pen drive
Explanation: The operating system manages files and folders.
- Software Updates
5. Installing an update usually helps to:
- A. Reduce all storage to zero
- B. Fix bugs and improve security (Correct)
- C. Remove the CPU
- D. Disable the keyboard
Explanation: Updates commonly fix issues and patch vulnerabilities.
- Programming
6. A translator that converts high-level language line by line is called:
- A. Compiler
- B. Interpreter (Correct)
- C. Browser
- D. Loader
Explanation: An interpreter translates and executes code line by line.
- Software
7. Firmware is software that is:
- A. Embedded in hardware (Correct)
- B. Used only for web browsing
- C. Stored only in RAM
- D. A spreadsheet formula
Explanation: Firmware is low-level software stored in hardware devices.
- Programming
8. The full form of HTML is:
- A. HighText Machine Language
- B. HyperText Markup Language (Correct)
- C. Home Tool Markup Logic
- D. Hyper Transfer Machine Link
Explanation: HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
- Programming
9. Debugging means:
- A. Creating a virus
- B. Finding and removing errors in a program (Correct)
- C. Printing a file
- D. Deleting hardware
Explanation: Debugging is the process of identifying and fixing program errors.
- OS
10. Android is mainly used as an operating system for:
- A. Mobile devices (Correct)
- B. Only servers
- C. Only printers
- D. Only scanners
Explanation: Android is a mobile operating system.
- Software Types
11. MS Paint is best described as:
- A. Graphics application software (Correct)
- B. Operating system
- C. Network hardware
- D. Compiler
Explanation: MS Paint is a simple graphics application.
- Programming
12. Machine language is composed of:
- A. Binary digits (Correct)
- B. Only English words
- C. Only images
- D. Spreadsheet cells
Explanation: Machine language consists of binary instructions.
- Utilities
13. File compression software is mainly used to:
- A. Increase file size
- B. Reduce file size (Correct)
- C. Print faster
- D. Speed up internet automatically
Explanation: Compression reduces file size for easier storage and transfer.
- Utilities
14. Disk cleanup is used to:
- A. Remove unnecessary files (Correct)
- B. Increase keyboard size
- C. Print charts
- D. Create viruses
Explanation: Disk cleanup frees storage by deleting temporary or unwanted files.
- Programming
15. C language is a:
- A. Programming language (Correct)
- B. Mouse type
- C. Spreadsheet
- D. Domain
Explanation: C is a widely used programming language.