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SSC CGL Tier II (CGL 2024), 18 Jan 2025: Computer Knowledge question paper

20 questions · 60 marks · 15 minutes · +3 per correct answer, -1 per wrong one

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  1. 1
    What is the primary advantage of being able to insert and delete slides in an MS PowerPoint presentation?

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  2. 2
    Which of the following technologies allows real-time communication over the Internet, such as voice and video calls, without requiring additional software or hardware beyond a web browser?

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  3. 3
    Which type of virus infects the boot sector of floppy disks or the Master Boot Record (MBR) of hard disks?

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  4. 4
    What is the main purpose of using a template when creating a presentation in MS PowerPoint?

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  5. 5
    Which device is commonly used to connect computers within a LAN?

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  6. 6
    Which method is used to protect sensitive information during data transmission?

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  7. 7
    Which of the following statements about computer memory is/are correct? RAM is volatile memory, meaning it loses data when power is turned off. ROM is used to store essential instructions required for the computer to boot.

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  8. 8
    Match the file locating features in column A with their corresponding functionalities in column B.
    Column AColumn B
    1. Search Bara) Displays files and folders recently accessed
    2. Quick Accessb) Allows grouping and sorting of files by attributes
    3. Wildcardsc) Refines searches for files with partial names
    4. File Sortingd) Locates files and folders by typing keywords

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  9. 9
    Which feature in MS Word allows the user to apply a consistent look across text elements such as headings, titles and subtitles?

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  10. 10
    Which of the following is an example of a type of ROM that can be electronically erased and reprogrammed multiple times?

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  11. 11
    Which keyboard shortcut is used for adding bullets in MS Word 2010?

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  12. 12
    Which is the correct keyboard shortcut for adjusting the column width in MS Excel?

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  13. 13
    Select which of the given statement(s) is/are True or False for the Central Processing Unit (CPU) of the Computer Systems. (i) The CPU's clock speed controls the timing and execution speed of instructions. (ii) The CPU's cache memory provides high-speed access to frequently used instructions and data.

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  14. 14
    Which operation can one directly perform using File Explorer in Windows?

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  15. 15
    What security mechanism ensures that system updates are installed without user intervention?

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  16. 16
    What is the primary reason DRAM needs to be refreshed periodically?

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  17. 17
    Which of the following best describes Electronic Mail (E-mail)?

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  18. 18
    What is the maximum length of characters that can be accommodated in a column in MS Excel 2003?

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  19. 19
    Match the Task Manager tabs in column A with their respective functionalities in column B.
    Column AColumn B
    1. Processesa) Monitors overall CPU, memory, disk, and network usage
    2. Performanceb) Displays active applications and background processes
    3. Startupc) Manages programs that run during system startup
    4. App Historyd) Shows resource usage for Windows Store apps

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  20. 20
    Which action should be taken in Microsoft Outlook to send a received email to another person, while keeping the original message for your records?

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