SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 5
15 fresh SSC CGL software and programming questions on operating systems, utilities, coding basics, and file handling.
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SSC CGL Software and Programming Practice Test 5
15 fresh SSC CGL software and programming questions on operating systems, utilities, coding basics, and file handling.
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- Operating Systems
1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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.
- Programming
9. A mistake in program syntax is called a:
- A. syntax error (Correct)
- B. power error
- C. printer error
- D. folder error
Explanation: Syntax errors occur when code breaks language rules.
- Compilation
10. A compiler generally converts:
- A. source code into machine-oriented code (Correct)
- B. slides into videos
- C. monitors into smart boards
- D. folders into shortcuts
Explanation: Compilers translate programs for execution.
- Storage Tools
11. Compression software is useful because it often:
- A. reduces file size (Correct)
- B. increases electric voltage
- C. adds new keys to the keyboard
- D. changes CPU architecture
Explanation: Compression is mainly used to reduce storage space and transfer size.
- File Handling
12. A folder is created mainly to:
- A. organize related files (Correct)
- B. increase internet speed
- C. scan barcodes
- D. cool hardware
Explanation: Folders help group files in an orderly way.
- Software Categories
13. A word processor like MS Word is mainly designed for:
- A. creating and editing text documents (Correct)
- B. routing network packets
- C. testing RAM chips
- D. running BIOS setup
Explanation: Word processors are used to prepare, edit, and format text documents.