Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3: 40 MCQs with Explanations
40 exam-level computer science — mixed practice MCQs with answers and explanations for PPSC, FPSC, NTS preparation.
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Q1 of 40
QuickTime is a _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Media Player
Detailed Academic Explanation:
QuickTime is a Media Player .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
CRT is the technology used in a:___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Monitor
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CRT is the technology used in a: Monitor .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
Which is not the layer of Operating System?
Correct Answer: Option B — Critical Section
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Critical Section is the correct answer to “Which is not the layer of Operating System”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
which layer of OSI model used by router?
Correct Answer: Option C — layer 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
layer 3 is the correct answer to “which layer of OSI model used by router”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
What term describes a picture that has been resized by a percentage?
Correct Answer: Option B — Scaled
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Scaled is the correct answer to “What term describes a picture that has been resized by a percentage”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
To copy a picture of the screen to the Clipboard use:_________ Command?
Correct Answer: Option A — Print screen
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To copy a picture of the screen to the Clipboard use: Print screen Command.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
Which company is the biggest player in the microprocessor industry?
Correct Answer: Option A — Intel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intel is the correct answer to “Which company is the biggest player in the microprocessor industry”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
What is the name of the operating system which was originally designed by scientists and engineers for use by scientists and engineers?
Correct Answer: Option C — UNIX
Detailed Academic Explanation:
UNIX is the correct answer to “What is the name of the operating system which was originally designed by scientists and engineers for use by scientists and engineers”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
E-mail Stand for____________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Electronic mail
Detailed Academic Explanation:
E-mail Stand for Electronic mail .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
Which is the core of the operating system?
Correct Answer: Option C — Kernel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kernel is the correct answer to “Which is the core of the operating system”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
Who was the first to introduce the punch card?
Correct Answer: Option A — Herman Hollerith
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Herman Hollerith is the correct answer to “Who was the first to introduce the punch card”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
With a __________, users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands?
Correct Answer: Option C — Graphical User Interface
Detailed Academic Explanation:
With a Graphical User Interface , users interact with menus and visual images such as icons, buttons, and other objects to issue commands.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
CDMA-technology used in Mobile Phones stands for___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Code Division Multiple Access
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CDMA-technology used in Mobile Phones stands for Code Division Multiple Access .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
In MICR, C stands for_______?
Correct Answer: Option B — Character
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In MICR, C stands for Character .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
Website is a collection of ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — All of the Above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Website is a collection of All of the Above .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
Which of the following is a characteristic of Web2.0 applications?
Correct Answer: Option A — Web2.0 applications are focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Web2.0 applications are focused on the ability for people to collaborate and share information online is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a characteristic of Web2.0 applications”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
___________is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors?
Correct Answer: Option A — Formatting
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
Mac is a__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Operating system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mac is a Operating system .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called_______keys.
Correct Answer: Option B — modifier
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ctrl, Shift and Alt are called modifier keys.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
What is the capacity of a two sided DVD?
Correct Answer: Option D — 9.4 GB
Detailed Academic Explanation:
9.4 GB is the correct answer to “What is the capacity of a two sided DVD”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Sectors
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into Sectors .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
‘mpg’ is the extension of__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Video
Detailed Academic Explanation:
‘mpg’ is the extension of Video .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
In microsoft Window 7, __________ can give you information about weather?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gadgets
Detailed Academic Explanation:
In microsoft Window 7, Gadgets can give you information about weather.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
Angular is framework of_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — javaScript
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Angular is framework of javaScript .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
Following combination of keys is used to maximize or restore a selected window:
Correct Answer: Option A — CTRL+F10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
CTRL+F10 is the correct answer to “Following combination of keys is used to maximize or restore a selected window:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
Which of the following format you can decide to apply or not in AutoFormat dialog box?
Correct Answer: Option B — All of above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of above is the correct answer to “Which of the following format you can decide to apply or not in AutoFormat dialog box”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
Linus Torvalds developed which of the following systems?
Correct Answer: Option A — LINUX
Detailed Academic Explanation:
LINUX is the correct answer to “Linus Torvalds developed which of the following systems”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
URL stands for ________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Uniform Resource Locator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
Who is The First You Tuber?
Correct Answer: Option B — Jawed Karim
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Jawed Karim is the correct answer to “Who is The First You Tuber”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
Who invented punched card to create patterns in fabric woven on a loom?
Correct Answer: Option B — Joseph Jacquard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Joseph Jacquard is the correct answer to “Who invented punched card to create patterns in fabric woven on a loom”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
Short Key Of Window Refreshing?
Correct Answer: Option D — F5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
F5 is the correct answer to “Short Key Of Window Refreshing”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
First page of Website is termed as__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Homepage
Detailed Academic Explanation:
First page of Website is termed as Homepage .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
To create Web Pages we use a term, called _________?
Correct Answer: Option C — HTML
Detailed Academic Explanation:
To create Web Pages we use a term, called HTML .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
1 nibble equals to___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 4 bits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 nibble equals to 4 bits .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
Google was founded on_________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sept 4, 1998
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Google was founded on Sept 4, 1998 .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
Which of the following is not a class based on size?
Correct Answer: Option D — Digital computer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Digital computer is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a class based on size”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
Example of an analog to analog conversion is_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Radio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Example of an analog to analog conversion is Radio .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
Combination of two or more topologies are called _______?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hybrid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Combination of two or more topologies are called Hybrid .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
The Hypertexts are documents linked to one another through the concept of _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Pointers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The Hypertexts are documents linked to one another through the concept of Pointers .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
Human beings are referred to as Homosapiens, which device is called Sillico Sapiens?
Correct Answer: Option B — Robot
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Robot is the correct answer to “Human beings are referred to as Homosapiens, which device is called Sillico Sapiens”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 3 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
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