SSC CGL Software & Programming Verified Practice Test 4
15 structurally validated Software & Programming questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
SSC CGL Software & Programming Verified Practice Test 4
15 structurally validated Software & Programming questions with unique options, mapped answers and explanations.
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- Firmware
1. Firmware is software stored inside:
- A. Hardware devices (Correct)
- B. Notebooks
- C. Slide layouts
- D. Search bars
Explanation: Firmware is embedded within hardware.
- Programming
2. An error in code grammar is called a:
- A. Syntax error (Correct)
- B. Voltage error
- C. Printer error
- D. Scan error
Explanation: Syntax errors occur when code violates language rules.
- Mobile OS
3. Android is mainly used on:
- A. Mobile devices (Correct)
- B. Projectors only
- C. Plotters only
- D. Optical discs
Explanation: Android is a mobile operating system.
- Software Types
4. Antivirus software is generally treated as:
- A. Utility software (Correct)
- B. Primary memory
- C. Input hardware
- D. Network topology
Explanation: Antivirus tools are system utilities.
- Machine Language
5. Machine language is written in:
- A. Binary digits (Correct)
- B. Only plain English
- C. Pie charts
- D. Slide notes
Explanation: Machine-level instructions are represented in binary.
- Compression
6. Compressed files are mainly used to:
- A. Reduce file size (Correct)
- B. Increase monitor resolution
- C. Add RAM physically
- D. Format keyboard layout
Explanation: Compression saves storage space and may ease transfer.
- File Handling
7. A folder is used to:
- A. Organize files (Correct)
- B. Print documents
- C. Boost internet speed
- D. Replace the CPU
Explanation: Folders help keep files grouped and managed.
- Operating Systems
8. Windows is mainly an example of:
- A. operating system (Correct)
- B. output device
- C. antivirus type
- D. network cable
Explanation: Windows is an operating system.
- Software Types
9. PowerPoint is classified as:
- A. application software (Correct)
- B. firmware
- C. hardware
- D. processor
Explanation: PowerPoint is used by the user, so it is application software.
- Utilities
10. Antivirus software is used to:
- A. detect and reduce malware threats (Correct)
- B. increase monitor size
- C. replace CPU fans
- D. edit photos only
Explanation: Antivirus tools help identify and manage malicious software.
- Programming
11. A program written by a programmer is commonly called:
- A. source code (Correct)
- B. hardware code
- C. display memory
- D. cache line
Explanation: Source code is the original human-readable program.
- OS Functions
12. Managing files and folders is mainly the work of the:
- A. operating system (Correct)
- B. keyboard
- C. speaker
- D. webcam
Explanation: The operating system handles file management.
- Software Updates
13. Software patches are commonly released to:
- A. fix issues and improve security (Correct)
- B. turn monitors into printers
- C. remove storage devices
- D. slow down the system
Explanation: Patches usually correct bugs and strengthen security.
- Programming
14. HTML is mainly used for:
- A. structuring web pages (Correct)
- B. speeding up processors
- C. controlling printers only
- D. compressing hard disks
Explanation: HTML defines the structure of web content.
- Firmware
15. Firmware is best described as software stored inside:
- A. hardware devices (Correct)
- B. search engines
- C. word documents
- D. browser tabs
Explanation: Firmware is embedded in hardware.