Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4: 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
Vendor-created program modifications are called ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — patches
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vendor-created program modifications are called patches .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
_________are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity?
Correct Answer: Option D — Phishing scams
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Phishing scams are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
In which graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as.bmp,.png,.jpg,.tif or.gif?
Correct Answer: Option D — Both Bitmap and Pixels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both Bitmap and Pixels is the correct answer to “In which graphics, digital photos and scanned images are typically stored with extensions such as.bmp,.png,.jpg,.tif or.gif”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
Microsoft Office is an example of a__________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Horizontal market software
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Microsoft Office is an example of a Horizontal market software .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
A number system that has eight different symbols to represent any quantity is known as…..?
Correct Answer: Option D — Octal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Octal is the correct answer to “A number system that has eight different symbols to represent any quantity is known as…..”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
Multi user systems provided cost savings for small business because they use a single processing unit to link several_________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Dumb Terminals
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Multi user systems provided cost savings for small business because they use a single processing unit to link several Dumb Terminals .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
What do you use to create a chart?
Correct Answer: Option A — Chart wizard
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chart wizard is the correct answer to “What do you use to create a chart”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
COR Corel Draw is an example of___________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vector graphics
Detailed Academic Explanation:
COR Corel Draw is an example of Vector graphics .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
VAB stands for___________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Voice answer back
Detailed Academic Explanation:
VAB stands for Voice answer back .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
Which of the following is the slowest in accessing data?
Correct Answer: Option A — Magnetic disk
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Magnetic disk is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the slowest in accessing data”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
File Management is responsibly of__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Operating System
Detailed Academic Explanation:
File Management is responsibly of Operating System .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
Half of a byte is called?
Correct Answer: Option D — Nibble
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nibble is the correct answer to “Half of a byte is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
What Does SIM Stand for on a Cell Phone?
Correct Answer: Option C — Subscriber identity module
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Subscriber identity module is the correct answer to “What Does SIM Stand for on a Cell Phone”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
Which of the following term means to reckon?
Correct Answer: Option C — putare
Detailed Academic Explanation:
putare is the correct answer to “Which of the following term means to reckon”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
HTTP stands for___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
Directory in a directory is called__________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Sub directory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Directory in a directory is called Sub directory .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
HTTPS stands for___________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short distances is?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bluetooth
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A wireless technology built in electronic gadgets used for exchanging data over short distances is Bluetooth.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
PNG is a file extention of__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Image
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PNG is a file extention of Image .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
__________is a process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form?
Correct Answer: Option A — Encryption
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Encryption is a process of encoding data and information into an unreadable form.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
8 Bits make up a_________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Byte
Detailed Academic Explanation:
8 Bits make up a Byte .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
When you press the _____ key by itself, it opens and closes the Start menu?
Correct Answer: Option A — Window
Detailed Academic Explanation:
When you press the Window key by itself, it opens and closes the Start menu.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
Window key + Shift + M
Correct Answer: Option B — Un-Minimize all applications
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Un-Minimize all applications is the correct answer to “Window key + Shift + M”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
Window key + Ctrl + F
Correct Answer: Option C — Find Computers
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Find Computers is the correct answer to “Window key + Ctrl + F”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
Window key + L
Correct Answer: Option C — Lock Desktop
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lock Desktop is the correct answer to “Window key + L”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
Window key + F
Correct Answer: Option A — Find files or folders
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Find files or folders is the correct answer to “Window key + F”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
Window key + D
Correct Answer: Option B — Show Desktop (toggle)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Show Desktop (toggle) is the correct answer to “Window key + D”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
Window key + E
Correct Answer: Option A — Windows Explorer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Windows Explorer is the correct answer to “Window key + E”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
Window key + M
Correct Answer: Option D — Minimize all applications
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Minimize all applications is the correct answer to “Window key + M”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
Window key + U
Correct Answer: Option B — Utility Manager
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Utility Manager is the correct answer to “Window key + U”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
Which key is between the Ctrl and Alt keys?
Correct Answer: Option A — Window
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Window is the correct answer to “Which key is between the Ctrl and Alt keys”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
Window key + F1
Correct Answer: Option D — Help
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Help is the correct answer to “Window key + F1”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 4 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
ALU stands for ________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Arithmetic Logic Unit
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ALU stands for Arithmetic Logic Unit .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
PNG stands for ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Portable Network Graphic
Detailed Academic Explanation:
PNG stands for Portable Network Graphic .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
DSL stands for ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Digital Subscriber Line
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
GIF stands for ________?
Correct Answer: Option C — Graphic Interchangeable Format
Detailed Academic Explanation:
GIF stands for Graphic Interchangeable Format .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
WMA stands for _________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Windows Media Audio
Detailed Academic Explanation:
WMA stands for Windows Media Audio .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
ACL stands for ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Access Control List
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ACL stands for Access Control List .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
WWWW stands for _________?
Correct Answer: Option D — World Wide Web Worm
Detailed Academic Explanation:
WWWW stands for World Wide Web Worm .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
BCC stands for __________?
Correct Answer: Option A — Blind Carbon Copy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
BCC stands for Blind Carbon Copy .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
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