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SSC CGL Tier II (CGL 2024), 20 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
    ROM is primarily used for which of the following purposes?

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  2. 2
    What does the function COUNT() do in MS Excel 2010?

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  3. 3
    What happens when a user inserts a new row into an MS Excel worksheet?

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  4. 4
    Which keyboard shortcut is used to increase the indent in a paragraph in MS Word 2010?

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  5. 5
    In a multipart email message, what does the boundary parameter in the Content-Type header signify?

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  6. 6
    In a Local Area Network (LAN), which of the following is most commonly used to ensure that data packets are efficiently forwarded to the correct device, based on its MAC address?

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  7. 7
    Which option in MS Word allows a user to align text within a document to the left, center, right, or justify it across the page?

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  8. 8
    Which file extension is most commonly used for executable installation files on a Windows system?

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  9. 9
    What is the size of each ASCII character in bits?

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  10. 10
    Which of the following scenarios correctly illustrates the interdependence of system software and application software?

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  11. 11
    Which of the following actions can typically be performed in the Outbox?

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  12. 12
    Why do desktop and laptop operating systems require more advanced memory management techniques than embedded systems?

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  13. 13
    What are the correct steps for creating a blank presentation in MS PowerPoint?

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  14. 14
    How can you exit a slide show and return to editing mode in MS PowerPoint?

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  15. 15
    The _________ method is commonly used to verify the integrity of data.

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  16. 16
    What is the purpose of enabling passwords on a PC?

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  17. 17
    What type of media is commonly used for WAN communication?

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  18. 18
    What is a common sign that a computer might be infected with a virus?

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  19. 19
    Which of the following statements about the Central Processing Unit (CPU) is/are correct? The CPU is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer. The CPU consists of three main units: the control unit (CU), arithmetic logic unit (ALU), and cache memory.

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  20. 20
    What is the role of User Account Control (UAC) in Windows when modifying system settings?

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