In SSC computer questions is asked in both prelims (Tier 1) and mains (Tier 2) examination. Computer questions in computer section has become the major deciding factor of your selection. The difficulty level of questions as compared to other sections has been high. Though computer section is qualifying in nature, it is hard for the students to qualify the section.
So, we have collected previous year questions (in recent years) for you to assess yourself on these questions and make your preparation accordingly.
Computer Questions asked in SSC CGL 2023
- What is a ‘Trojan’ in the context of network security?
- A protocol used for secure communication between devices on a network.
- A program that monitors network traffic for security breaches.
- Malicious software disguised as legitimate software to gain unauthorized access.
- A type of firewall that protect against viruses and malware.
- Which backup device provides a convenient way to create system images and complete backups, but may require a lengthy restoration process?
- Tape drive.
- Network attached storage (NAS).
- DVD-RW disc.
- Solid-state drive (SSD).
- In MS-Excel 2019, what does the SUM function do?
- It adds up the values in a range.
- It finds the average of values in a range.
- It counts the number of cell in a range.
- It multiplies the values in a range.
- What is a ‘Firewall’ in the context of network security?
- A hardware device used to boost network performance.
- A security mechanism that filters and controls network traffic.
- A software application for managing files and folders.
- A type of malware that spreads through email attachment.
- What is the function of the cache memory in a computer’s memory hierarchy?
- To manage the allocation of memory resources to different programs.
- To store frequently used data for faster access by the CPU.
- To provide permanent storage for the data and files.
- To control the flow of data between the CPU and memory.
- Which of the following is NOT an example of web browser?
- Apple Safari.
- Facebook.
- Opera.
- Google Chrome.
- In Microsoft Word, what is the purpose of the ‘Print Preview’ feature?
- To check the spelling and grammar of the document.
- To insert images and graphics into the document.
- To view how the document will appear when printed.
- To format the font and style of the document.
- What is the keyword shortcut for ‘Copy’ in most Windows applications?
- Ctrl+V
- Ctrl+Z
- Ctrl+C
- Ctrl+X
- What is the primary purpose of RAM (Random Access Memory) in a computer?
- Storing permanent data and files.
- Providing long-term storage for programs.
- Providing temporary storage for data that the CPU is currently processing.
- Managing peripheral devices.
- In MS-Office 365, the Page Setup dialog box can be found under which of the following tabs?
- Home
- Layout
- Insert
- Draw
- Which of the following is an example of GUI-based user agent in email?
- Mail.
- Pine.
- Netscape.
- Elm.
- A high speed memory is placed between the Central Processing Unit (CPU) and the primary memory known as______
- Virtual.
- Read only.
- Cache.
- Secondary.
- A/An ________ is an organisation that connects its subscriber’s computer using modem to the internet.
- Web browser.
- Internet Service Provider.
- Uniform Resource Locator.
- Web Server.
- What is a cell in Microsoft Excel?
- The intersection of a row and a column in a worksheet.
- A separate file used to store data.
- A small diagram or chart.
- A single worksheet within a workbook.
- Which networking device operates at Layer 2 of the OSI model and forwards data based on MAC address?
- Router.
- Firewall.
- Switch.
- Hub.
- In File Explorer of Windows 10, the keyboard shortcut ‘NUM Lock + Asterisk sign (*) is used to_______.
- Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
- Open the properties dialog box for the selected item.
- Display the contents of the selected folder.
- Collapse the selected folder.
- When the sender and receiver of an email on the same system, we need only _____ user agents.
- Four.
- Six.
- Three.
- Two.
- In computer register, MAR stands for______.
- Memory Address Register.
- Memory Access Register.
- Main Access Register.
- Main Address Register.
- In File Explorer of Windows 11, which of the following tabs includes the ‘hidden items’ option?
- Home.
- Share.
- View.
- File.
- Which of the following is an example of the input device in a computer?
- Monitor.
- Touchscreen.
- Speaker.
- Printer.
Computer Questions asked in SSS CHSL 2023
- The CPU interacts directly with the ______ memory to perform read or write operation.
- Register
- primary
- Secondary
- Cache
- In MS-Excel 365, the ________ between two columns is an indicator that we have hidden a column.
- single arrow
- double arrow
- single line
- double line
- In MS- Excel 365, you can use _______ when you want to change a cell preference within a formula without changing the formula itself.
- INDIRECT
- VLOOKUP
- TRANSPOSE
- MATCH
- In computer memory, _______ bus is used to transfer addresses between CPU and the main memory.
- status
- control
- data
- address
- A_____ bit is an extra bit included with a binary message to make the total number of 1s either odd or even.
- exclusive
- parity
- complementary
- checker
- In computer memory, the width of the ________ bus specifies the maximum possible memory supported by a system.
- control
- I/O
- data
- address
- Which of the following parts of given URL is a ‘domain name’?
- http://www.india.in/tallybook/tallybook.xyz
- http:
- www.india.in
- tallybook
- tallybook.xyz
- http://www.india.in/tallybook/tallybook.xyz
- Which of the following types of firewall operates at the Network layer to examine incoming and outgoing packets?
- Packet filtering
- Application – level gateway
- Circuit – level gateway
- Network filtering
- In Email, which of the following mode(s) is/are included in the Post Office Protocol (POP)?
- Delete mode
- Keep mode
- Only 1
- Neither 1 or 2
- Only 1
- Both 1 and 2
- In Windows 11, to open File Explorer you press the ______ on the keyboard.
- windows key + W
- windows key + O
- windows key + E
- windows key + F
- Which of the following statements is/are correct for email?
- A user can check the email header prior to downloading.
- A user can partially download an email.
- Only 2
- only 1
- Neither 1 or 2
- Both 1 and 2
- In MS-Office 365, the ‘Table of Authorities’ group can be found under which of the following tabs?
- References
- Review
- Mailings
- View
- In File Explorer of Windows 11, to reduce the space between files, select view> ________ view.
- Cloud
- Wide
- Compact
- Stretch
- Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to copy the selected item in Windows 11.
- Shift + Enter
- Shift + Insert
- Ctrl + Insert
- Ctrl + Enter
- A________ is a computer program that can self-replicate and propagate over the network.
- Worm
- Trojan horse
- Boot sector virus
- macro virus
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Computer Questions asked in SSC CGL 2022
- Which of the following keyboard shortcut is used to close a MS-Word 365 document?
- Alt + F3
- Shift + F5
- Alt + F4
- Ctrl + F3
- Which among the following is incorrect about cache memory?
- It keeps the programs that can be run in a short amount of time.
- It acts as a high speed buffer between CPU and main memory.
- It stores data in temporary use.
- it is slower than main memory.
- A_________ is a contagious program or code that attaches itself to another piece of software, and then reproduces itself when that software is run.
- Virus
- Trojan
- adware
- spyware
- Which of the following buttons are present in the Quick Access Toolbar by default in MS-Word 2010?
- Save, Undo, Redo
- Undo, Redo, Cut
- Paste, Redo, Copy
- Undo, Redo, Name
- which among the following keyboard shortcut can be used to open Windows Explorer?
- Windows key + E
- Windows key + X
- Windows key + W
- Windows key + R
- A________ can either be malware or hardware. The main purpose of this malware is to record the keys pressed by a user on the keyboard.
- Worm
- Trojan
- Roolkit
- Keyloggers
- Which of the following shortcut keys is used to quickly create a new, blank workbook in MS-Excel 2010?
- Alt + Shift + W
- Alt + Shirt + N
- Ctrl + W
- Ctrl + N
- _________ which of the following is also known as a flash drive?
- Pen drive
- Disk Array
- HDD
- SSD
- which among the following registers in Instruction Cycle holds the last instruction fetched?
- Program Counter
- Memory Buffer Register (MBR)
- Memory Address Register (MAR)
- Instruction Register (IR)
- Which among the following statements is incorrect about Central Processing Unit?
- Arithmetic Logic Unit is responsible for taking the input, converting it into a signal, and storing it for further processing.
- Arithmetic Logic Unit is also known as the mathematical brain of the computer.
- Control Unit directs and manages operation sequences.
- Control Unit controls the order in which instructions enter and leave the processor and how the instruction are executed.
- A________ port transmits on bit of a byte at a time as a single stream of bits. It is meant for transmitting slow data over long distances.
- Universal Serial Bus
- Serial
- Parallel
- Display
- consider the following statement about MATCH() function in MS-Excel 2010:
- It searches for a specified item in a range of cell, and then returns the relative position of that item in the range.
- The MATCH function syntax is MATCH (lookup_value, lookup_array, [match type])
- All the arguments in a MATCH() function are required
- All P, Q, R
- Only P and Q
- Only P and R
- Only Q
- Which of the following is not a magnetic disk?
- Disk pack
- Zip disk
- Winchester disk
- DVD
- _________ is a reading device that reads printed text by scanning it character by character.
- Magnetic Ink Card Reader (MICR)
- Optical Character Reader (OCR)
- Track Ball
- Digitizer
- Which of the following Internet protocol specifies how data is exchanged over the internet and how it should be broken into IP address?
- HTTP
- SMTP
- TCP
- PPP
- Which among the following statements is incorrect?
- Uploading is a procedure for copying data from the device to the webserver.
- Downloading is a procedure of copying files from the webserver to the machine.
- Memory is required in the webserver to downloading anything.
- Data travels from user’s device to the web server while uploading.
- A_______ is a networking device that filters network traffic while connecting multiple computers or communicating devices.
- Distributor
- Switch
- Router
- Repeater
- ________ server acts as a set of components accessible to the software developer through an API defined by the platform itself.
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Database
- Application
- In Gmail, what do you use when you receive a mail and want to send the mail in response of the same mail and to the original sender only?
- Reply
- Both Reply and Forward
- Reply All
- Forward
- Which among the following keyboard shortcuts open the properties for the selected item on a Windows 10 home screen?
- Ctrl + Enter
- Ctrl + Shift + Spacebar
- Alt + Enter
- Alt + Shift + Spacebar
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