Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2: 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
Q. In CoralDraw, for Ungroup we use the shortkey ___________.
Correct Answer: Option B — Control + U
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Q. In CoralDraw, for Ungroup we use the shortkey Control + U .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q2 of 40
When was the first IBM microcomputer called IBM with 16-bit microprocessor introduced?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1981
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1981 is the correct answer to “When was the first IBM microcomputer called IBM with 16-bit microprocessor introduced”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q3 of 40
What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip
Correct Answer: Option D — Intel 4004
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Intel 4004 is the correct answer to “What was the name of the first commercially available microprocessor chip”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q4 of 40
Distributed data entry means that data can be_____________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Entered at different locations where it originates
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distributed data entry means that data can be Entered at different locations where it originates .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q5 of 40
Which one is a Program of Operating System that carries your Data?
Correct Answer: Option B — Loader
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Loader is the correct answer to “Which one is a Program of Operating System that carries your Data”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q6 of 40
Which one holds Data and Instructions?
Correct Answer: Option B — RAM
Detailed Academic Explanation:
RAM is the correct answer to “Which one holds Data and Instructions”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q7 of 40
We can insert a page number at
Correct Answer: Option B — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “We can insert a page number at”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q8 of 40
A number of letters that appear a little above the normal text is called?
Correct Answer: Option C — Superscript
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Superscript is the correct answer to “A number of letters that appear a little above the normal text is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q9 of 40
The space left between the margin and the start of a paragraph is called ___________?
Correct Answer: Option D — Indentation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The space left between the margin and the start of a paragraph is called Indentation .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q10 of 40
In which view Headers and Footers are visible
Correct Answer: Option C — Print Layout View
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Print Layout View is the correct answer to “In which view Headers and Footers are visible”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q11 of 40
A set of processes is deadlock if?
Correct Answer: Option A — each process is blocked and will remain so forever
Detailed Academic Explanation:
each process is blocked and will remain so forever is the correct answer to “A set of processes is deadlock if”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q12 of 40
The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called as_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Modulator
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The device used to carry digital data on analogue lines is called as Modulator .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q13 of 40
Which one of the following is not a client server application?
Correct Answer: Option B — ping
Detailed Academic Explanation:
ping is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not a client server application”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q14 of 40
Parallel Port is called?
Correct Answer: Option C — Female Connector
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Female Connector is the correct answer to “Parallel Port is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q15 of 40
Type/s of Picture is/are?
Correct Answer: Option B — both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
both A & B is the correct answer to “Type/s of Picture is/are”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q16 of 40
Picture is made of __________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Dots
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Picture is made of Dots .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q17 of 40
In the following list of devices, which device is used in datalink layer?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bridge
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Bridge is the correct answer to “In the following list of devices, which device is used in datalink layer”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q18 of 40
The unit of measurement of a word length is?
Correct Answer: Option C — Bits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The unit of measurement of a word length is Bits.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q19 of 40
Programs that duplicate the functionality of one system on another system is known as
Correct Answer: Option A — Emulators
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Emulators is the correct answer to “Programs that duplicate the functionality of one system on another system is known as”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q20 of 40
Money transfer through mobile is called
Correct Answer: Option D — IMPS
Detailed Academic Explanation:
IMPS is the correct answer to “Money transfer through mobile is called”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q21 of 40
In IT terminology failure in the kernel is called as:
Correct Answer: Option C — Crash
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Crash is the correct answer to “In IT terminology failure in the kernel is called as:”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q22 of 40
After ‘PROM’ is programmed, we can only ____ the information?
Correct Answer: Option D — Read
Detailed Academic Explanation:
After ‘PROM’ is programmed, we can only Read the information.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q23 of 40
Which of the following is used for very high speed searching applications?
Correct Answer: Option C — Content-addressable Memory
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Content-addressable Memory is the correct answer to “Which of the following is used for very high speed searching applications”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q24 of 40
The term GIGO is related to?
Correct Answer: Option B — Accuracy
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Accuracy is the correct answer to “The term GIGO is related to”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q25 of 40
USB is _____ type of storage device.
Correct Answer: Option A — Secondary
Detailed Academic Explanation:
USB is Secondary type of storage device.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q26 of 40
Arithmetic operations are performed by ______?
Correct Answer: Option A — ALU
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Arithmetic operations are performed by ALU .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q27 of 40
Which of the following is the founder of Snapchat?
Correct Answer: Option D — Evan Spiegel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Evan Spiegel is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the founder of Snapchat”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q28 of 40
Printers and Monitors are common forms of ______?
Correct Answer: Option D — Output Units
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Printers and Monitors are common forms of Output Units .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q29 of 40
SIMM Stands For ______?
Correct Answer: Option C — Single Inline Memory Module
Detailed Academic Explanation:
SIMM Stands For Single Inline Memory Module .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q30 of 40
1 KB (Killobyte) is equal to ______?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1024 bytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 KB (Killobyte) is equal to 1024 bytes .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q31 of 40
One MB (Megabyte) is equal to ________?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1024 Killobytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
One MB (Megabyte) is equal to 1024 Killobytes .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q32 of 40
4 nibbles equals to__________?
Correct Answer: Option C — 2 bytes
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4 nibbles equals to 2 bytes .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q33 of 40
Who is known as the Father of video games?
Correct Answer: Option B — Ralph H. Bear
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ralph H. Bear is the correct answer to “Who is known as the Father of video games”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q34 of 40
A______________is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval and use of that data.
Correct Answer: Option C — Database
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A Database is a collection of data organized in a manner that allows access, retrieval and use of that data.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q35 of 40
The digital signals can be represented by________?
Correct Answer: Option B — All of Above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The digital signals can be represented by All of Above .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q36 of 40
The first mechanical calculator was invented in which year?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1642
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1642 is the correct answer to “The first mechanical calculator was invented in which year”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q37 of 40
What is the Name of Google’s Parent Company?
Correct Answer: Option C — Alphabet Inc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Alphabet Inc is the correct answer to “What is the Name of Google’s Parent Company”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q38 of 40
Digitizer also referred as_________?
Correct Answer: Option B — Input Device
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Digitizer also referred as Input Device .
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q39 of 40
What is the last step in data encapsulation?
Correct Answer: Option D — Frames are placed into bits
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Frames are placed into bits is the correct answer to “What is the last step in data encapsulation”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
Q40 of 40
How much headings in HTML?
Correct Answer: Option C — 6
Detailed Academic Explanation:
6 is the correct answer to “How much headings in HTML”. Items of this type are drawn from the Computer Science — Mixed Practice — Part 2 syllabus of Pakistani competitive exams, where the fact is tested verbatim.
💡 Key Conceptual Anchor:
Computer Science — Mixed Practice
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