SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 2
15 additional software and programming questions covering utilities, file handling, OS functions, and language basics.
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SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 2
15 additional software and programming questions covering utilities, file handling, OS functions, and language basics.
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- Operating Systems
1. Linux is an example of:
- A. Operating system (Correct)
- B. Spreadsheet
- C. Input device
- D. Printer driver
Explanation: Linux is an operating system.
- Software
2. Software designed for a specific user task is called:
- A. Application software (Correct)
- B. Firmware only
- C. Hardware
- D. Machine code only
Explanation: Application software is designed for user-oriented tasks.
- Utilities
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
15. 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.