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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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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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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.