What is the capital of Tajikistan?
- AOption (a)
Bangkok
- BOption (b)
Taipei
- COption (c)
Dushanbe
- DOption (d)
Lomé
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What is the capital of Tajikistan?
Bangkok
Taipei
Dushanbe
Lomé
Correct answer
Bangkok
In December 2021, who among the following was named as Time Magazine's Athlete of the Year 2021 ?
Naomi Osaka
Simone Biles
Lionel Messi
Lewis Hamilton
Correct answer
Naomi Osaka
What is the GST state code for Meghalaya?
17
15
16
14
Correct answer
17
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can a High Court issue writs for the protection of Fundamental Rights ?
Article 228
Article 226
Article 224
Article 222
Correct answer
Article 228
What is the GST rate on Tobacco leaves?
2%
5%
3%
10%
Correct answer
2%
Which country won its maiden Thomas Cup title on 15 May, 2022?
Japan
Malaysia
India
Singapore
Correct answer
Japan
When is "International Day of Non-Violence" celebrated?
September 22
November 21
February 14
October 2
Correct answer
September 22
Bern is the capital of which country?
Ankara
Switzerland
Europe
Denmark
Correct answer
Ankara
Which organization brings together global leaders to discuss economic and social issues at its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland ?
International Monetary Fund
United Nations
World Economic Forum
G20
Correct answer
International Monetary Fund
In computer networks, the encryption techniques are primarily used for improving the _______
Performance
Security
Knowledge
Authorized access
Correct answer
Performance
Code Red is a type of ________
photo editing software
Antivirus program
video editing software
computer virus
Correct answer
photo editing software
Which Indian state does not share a border with China?
Uttar Pradesh
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Which of the following states does not share a border with Bhutan?
Sikkim
Assam
Manipur
West Bengal
Correct answer
Sikkim
When was the "International Olympic Committee" formed?
1886
1890
1924
1894
Correct answer
1886
Who is the author of the book " Panchatantra"?
Bhasa
Shudraka
Vishnu Sharma
Kalidasa
Correct answer
Bhasa
Who heads the administrative division in Uttar Pradesh?
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
Tehsildar
District Magistrate
Divisional Commissioner
Correct answer
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
What was the primary objective of Operation Muskaan-XI, conducted in Telangana in July 2025 ?
To rescue children from exploitative and hazardous conditions
To eliminate bonded labour among adults
To curb drug trafficking
To provide vaccinations in rural areas
Correct answer
To rescue children from exploitative and hazardous conditions
NITI Aayog replaced which former institution?
Planning Commission
SEBI
RBI
Election Commission
Correct answer
Planning Commission
When did India adopt its National Agroforestry Policy, becoming the first country in the world to do so?
2014
2019
2017
2012
Correct answer
2014
Which district in Uttar Pradesh has the highest literacy rate (80-12%) a per Censes 2011?
Ghaziabad
Gautam Buddha Nagar
Kanpur Nagar
Lucknow
Correct answer
Ghaziabad
What type of economy does India have?
Socialist Economy
Mixed Economy
Market Economy
Capitalist Economy
Correct answer
Socialist Economy
Which city of Uttar Pradesh is famous for Banarasi silk weaving?
Lucknow
Agra
Varanasi
Mathura
Correct answer
Lucknow
What was India's global rank in the mid-2025 Numbeo Safety Index ?
53rd
82nd
67th
45th
Correct answer
53rd
Which of the following is a non-renewable source of energy?
Solar Energy
Biomass
Crude Oil
Wind
Correct answer
Solar Energy
On the banks of which river was Harappa situated?
Chitravathi
Krishina
Ravi
Ganga
Correct answer
Chitravathi
In which year was the Vijayanagara Kingdom founded?
1346
1356
1366
1336
Correct answer
1346
Nagi Bird Sanctuary which was declared as a new Ramsar Site, is located in which state?
Maharashtra
Bihar
Rajasthan
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Maharashtra
What is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Human Rights Commission called?
Chief Justice
President
Director General
Secretary General
Correct answer
Chief Justice
What is the term for the unauthorized or illegal settlement in an area, typically on land not owned by the settlers?
Squatter settlement
Gentrification
Urbanization
Homesteading
Correct answer
Squatter settlement
Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?
Local Government
Fundamental Rights
Emergency Provisions
Directive Principles of State Policy
Correct answer
Local Government
Where is the famous statue of Gomateshwara and the renowned Jain temple located?
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
Shravanabelagola, Karnataka
Palitana, Gujarat
Correct answer
Mount Abu, Rajasthan
'Langra' is a famous variety of which fruit grown in Uttar Pradesh ?
Mango
Apple
Banana
Litchi
Correct answer
Mango
Which is the longest bone in the human body?
Pelvis
Femur
Clavicle
Fibula
Correct answer
Pelvis
Who wrote the book "Kore Kagaz"?
Kiran Desai
Arundhati Roy
Anita Desai
Amrita Pritam
Correct answer
Kiran Desai
When is “World Hearing Day" celebrated ?
May 11
September 1
March 3
December 4
Correct answer
May 11
Myspace was launched in which year'?
2009
2003
2007
2006
Correct answer
2009
Who invented X-rays ?
Chester Carlson
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
Sir J.A. Fleming
Henrik Dam
Correct answer
Chester Carlson
The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) was established in the year, ______
1985
1981
1998
1988
Correct answer
1985
Who is the founder of Tiktok ?
Evan Spiegel
Zhang Yiming
Ben Silbermann
Kevin Systrom
Correct answer
Evan Spiegel
Who wrote the book "Animal Farm"?
George Orwell
Winston Churchill
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Correct answer
George Orwell
In the given letter series, some of the letters are missing. The missing letters are given in the correct series as one of the options in this question. Choose the correct option for the series.
BY_NCW_MBYH_CW_MB_HN_WKM
HNBYKM
HKMCWM
HNCWKM
HKNKYC
Correct answer
HNBYKM
If the signs '+' and 'x' are interchanged, then which one of the following four equations would be correct?
36 + 5 - 560 ÷ 20 × 256 = 365
450 ÷ 30 × 25 + 13 - 235 = 145
125 ÷ 5 × 56 + 23 - 456 = 345
12 + 52 ÷ 24 × 256 - 87 = 195
Correct answer
36 + 5 - 560 ÷ 20 × 256 = 365
Observe the arrangement of the series of letters "CANTFIBAR". (The logical arrangement can give which of the following meaningful words?
FABRICANT
BIFARCANT
CABRANTIF
RANTIFCAB
Correct answer
FABRICANT
A person walks 7 km East, then turns 90 degrees to the right and walks 8 km, then turns left and walks 5 km. In which direction is the person now from the starting point?
North-west
South-east
South-west
North-east
Correct answer
North-west
You are facing East. First, You turn 180 degrees clockwise then 90 degrees counterclockwise, then 45 degrees clockwise and finally 90 degrees counterclockwise. Which direction are you facing now ?
South-east
North-west
North-east
South-west
Correct answer
South-east
If A$B = 2A + 3B + 20, then calculate the value of 7$3.
43
49
37
31
Correct answer
43
Find the missing number in the given series.
480, 576, 691.2, _____, 995.328, 1194.3936, 1433.27232
829.44
898.56
746.496
673.92
Correct answer
829.44
Read the following question and statements carefully and determine which of the statements is sufficient to
answer the question.
Question:
What is the total number of A's siblings ?
Statements :
I. A has two brothers and one sister.
II. A is the youngest child in the family.
Either I or II alone is sufficient.
II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient.
I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient.
Neither I nor II is sufficient.
Correct answer
Either I or II alone is sufficient.
The word " _____ "cannot be formed using the letters from "EMERGING" without exceeding the number of times each letter appears.
MINGAR
GERMING
REGIMEN
GREEING
Correct answer
MINGAR
Identify the correct option that indicates the number of times each letter appears in the given word "LABIALIZATION".
L2 A4 B1 I3 Z2 T1 O1 N1
L2 A3 B1 I2 Z1 T1 O1 N2
L2 A2 B2 I3 Z1 T1 O1 N1
L2 A3 B1 I3 Z1 T1 O1 N1
Correct answer
L2 A4 B1 I3 Z2 T1 O1 N1
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster related to the first letter-cluster.
JKZI : WXMV :: OWHQ : ?
BJUD
UAOC
PAQV
LMQG
Correct answer
BJUD
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
FH : IK :: MO : ____
GH
YX
PR
DE
Correct answer
GH
If 'P ! Q' means 'P + Q x 2', 'P @ Q' means 'P - Q + 4' and 'P # Q' means 'P X Q - 1', what is the value of (18 @ 4) ! (12 # 6)?
139
144
160
225
Correct answer
139
Sneha is facing East. Then in which direction will her left hand be?
North
South
East
West
Correct answer
North
Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the series:
HTX, ?, FNT, EKR, DHP
DJN
GOB
GQV
FSM
Correct answer
DJN
Which of the following Venn diagrams indicates the best relationship between Proper Fraction, Numerator and Denominator?




Correct answer
Lokesh starts driving 15 km towards the North from his house. Then, he turns left and drives 10km. Again he turns left and drives 5 km. Finally, he turns left and drives 10 km. In which direction is he now with respect to his starting point?
East
South
West
North
Correct answer
East
Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster related to the first letter-cluster.
BRANCH : ARBHCN :: BURDEN : ?
RUEBND
RUBNED
NEDBUR
RUNEDB
Correct answer
RUEBND
Study the figures in Set A and Set B carefully. Identify the pattern or rule that defines each set. Then determine which set the figure belongs to ?

Set B
Both Set A and Set B
Set A
Neither Set A, nor Set B
Correct answer
Set B
Refer to the given figure and answer the question.

What was the rate of growth in production in the year 1999 compared to the year 1996 ?
8.20%
4.65%
6.91%
2.82%
Correct answer
8.20%
Given below are codes for a few alphabets. Based on the coding, answer the following question:
| Alphabet | T | N | P | C | G | A | S | E | H | K | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codes | $ | % | ^ | & | * | ? | @ | + | # | £ | E |
How will the word 'PAN' be written from the above coded language$?
%^@
^?%
^#S
*^
Correct answer
%^@
Complete the analogy.
DREAM : GPHYP :: ROMAN : ?
UMPQY
UMPYQ
UPYMP
UNYPQ
Correct answer
UMPQY
Find the missing term in the given series without relying on complex second-step logic; focus on identifying simple arithmetic patterns like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division or combinations of these operations.
19, 38, 57, ___ 95, 114, 133
76
89
87
69
Correct answer
76
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
NPRT : MKIG :: OQSU : ?
LJFH
JLHF
LJHF
JLFH
Correct answer
LJFH
The ratio of the incomes of Vijay and Sharat is 13 : 17 respectively. If the income of Vijay is 1,170, what is the income of Sharat?
Rs. 1560
Rs. 1530
Rs. 1630
Rs. 1520
Correct answer
Rs. 1560
The sum of the present ages of Akshara and Deepa is 67 years. Roopa is 9 years younger than Deepa. If Akshara is 20 years old, then how old is Roopa?
36 years
37 years
35 years
38 years
Correct answer
36 years
Manju buys some apples for ₹7,584. If she sells them at a price of ₹6,879, then what is her loss?
₹706
₹705
₹720
₹709
Correct answer
₹706
Choose the correct mirror image from the given options if the mirror is kept at XY.





Correct answer
Evaluate: [2345 + (315 x 2) ] - (336 - 21)
2660
2680
2650
2659
Correct answer
2660
Choose the correct option that continues the given pattern in the series.
50, 30, 55, 25, 60, ___ 65
40
25
30
20
Correct answer
40
Pointing to a woman in a photograph, Raj said, "She is the mother of the son of my father's only daughter " How is the woman in the photograph related to Raj?
Sister-in-law
Aunt
Sister
Mother
Correct answer
Sister-in-law
Choose the correct mirror image from the given options if the mirror is kept at XY.





Correct answer
Choose the correct number that completes the given series.
20, 110, 210, 320, ___ 570, 710
430
450
440
410
Correct answer
430
Study the following arrangement and answer the question:
J ^ F $ E I # M # K L Q @ W D
Which of the following is placed exactly between J and D in the above arrangement$?
K
M
L
Correct answer
X @ Y means X is to the East of Y, X $ Y means X is to the North of Y, X * Y means X is to the South of Y and XY means X is to the West of Y. According to the given relation M @ N $ T, M is in which direction with respect to T?
West
East
South-West
North-East
Correct answer
West
Kiran is the father of Ravi. Ravi is the brother of Kavya. Then, how is Kavya related to Kiran?
Mother-in-law
Sister
Grandmother
Daughter
Correct answer
Mother-in-law
In a row of girls, Kamla is 10th from the left and Veena is 19th from the right. If they interchange their positions, Kamla becomes 28th from the left. How many girls are there in the row ?
44
45
46
47
Correct answer
44
Find out the missing code for the figure (4) in the given series:





Correct answer
If "A 1 B" means A is the mother of B; "A 2 B" means A is the brother of B; "A 3 B" means A is the father of B and "A 4 B" means A is the sister of B, which of the following shows that 'P is the maternal uncle of Q'.?
P 2 M 1 N 4 Q
Q 1 S 3 P 3 Q
Q 2 N 1 M 3 P
P 1 S 4 N 2 Q
Correct answer
P 2 M 1 N 4 Q
Identify the correct water reflection of the figure, if the water surface is represented by line XY.





Correct answer
Which of the following is not primarily designed to provide inherent security functionality in network systems ?
Intrusion Detection System
Antivirus software
Firewall
Load balancing
Correct answer
Intrusion Detection System
Which HTML5 API allows web applications to store data in the user's browser and retrieve it later, even after closing the browser ?
Web Storage API
WebSocket API
Geolocation API
IndexedDB API
Correct answer
Web Storage API
Which technique is used to allow multiple devices to share a single public IP address while accessing the Internet?
VLAN
DMZ
VPN
NAT
Correct answer
VLAN
Which integrity constraint ensures that a value appearing in one table must also appear in another related table?
Functional Dependency
Referential Integrity
Assertion
Domain Constraint
Correct answer
Functional Dependency
Boolean multiplication is equivalent to which logic operation?
XOR
OR
NOT
AND
Correct answer
XOR
Which of the following sensors is most commonly integrated into vehicles to provide real-time assistance during parking maneuvers ?
Magnetic sensors
Ultrasonic sensors
Temperature Sensors
Optical sensors
Correct answer
Magnetic sensors
In a queue, where is the new element inserted?
Randomly
At the rear
In the middle
At the front
Correct answer
Randomly
What is the total number of elements in a 2D array declared as int a[3] [4]; ?
8
10
7
12
Correct answer
8
Which of the following is a valid canonical Product of Sums (POS) expression?
(A) (B) (C)
(A + B + C)(A' + B' + C)
(A + B) (C)
(A + B')(B + C')
Correct answer
(A) (B) (C)
In a core banking solution, which component ensures real-time updating of all customer transactions across branches?
CRM System
Centralized Database Server
Data Mart
Data, Warehouse
Correct answer
CRM System
A user complains of slow Internet but high bandwidth. Which tool helps diagnose the path to the server?
Traceroute
Nslookup
Ping
Ipconfig
Correct answer
Traceroute
While building a smart home dashboard, which web publishing method ensures secure, real-time updates from IoT devices like thermostats or cameras?
FTP server upload
Static HTML pages
WebSocket communication
HTTP polling every minute
Correct answer
FTP server upload
Which of the following is a key threat that violates the confidentiality aspect of the CIA triad?
ARP poisoning
Data backup failure
Denial-of-Service attack
Packet sniffing
Correct answer
ARP poisoning
Which language is used to define the structure of a database?
DDL
DML
TCL
DCL
Correct answer
DDL
Which motherboard component is directly connected to the CPU to handle tasks requiring the highest performance?
UART
DMA Controller
Southbridge
Northbridge
Correct answer
UART
Which topology is least affected by a single cable failure?
Mesh
Ring
Star
Bus
Correct answer
Mesh
Which file format is the most reliable for sharing documents when it is crucial that the recipient sees the document exactly as intended, with consistent formatting and layout, regardless of their operating system or the software they use to open it?
.docx
.odt
.exe
Correct answer
.docx
An array can store elements of ______
Only strings
Only integers
Different data types
Same data type
Correct answer
Only strings
Which core component of office automation is primarily responsible for managing unstructured content?
Spreadsheet software
Enterprise Content Management System
ERP software
CRM software
Correct answer
Spreadsheet software
In a traffic light controller, a pedestrian signal (P) should turn on only if the traffic light (T) is red (R) the pedestrian button (B) is pressed. What Boolean equation describes this condition ?
P = R + B
P = R' + B'
P = R. B
P = R ⊕ B
Correct answer
P = R + B
What does the term “Tuple Cardinality” refer to in a database ?
The number of keys in a table
The number of rows in a table
The number of tables in a database
The number of columns in a table
Correct answer
The number of keys in a table
What will be the result of the following JavaScript expression?
console.log(0.1 + 0.2 = 0.3);
false
undefined
true
NaN
Correct answer
false
How many swaps are needed to sort the array {3, 1, 5, 2, 4} using Selection Sort ?
3
4
5
2
Correct answer
3
In SDN architecture, what is the primary role of the control plate?
To forward packets based on routing tables
To manage flow rules and make decisions about where traffic should go
To physically connect different network devices
To encrypt data before transmission
Correct answer
To forward packets based on routing tables
In an EDI system, what role does a Value-Added Network (VAN) primarily serve?
Converts analog data into digital form
Acts as an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Encrypts all transmitted data
Facilitates secure data exchange between trading partners
Correct answer
Converts analog data into digital form
Which feature in OpenOffice Writer provides a comprehensive list of all headings, tables, text frames, graphics, bookmarks and other objects within a document ?
Find and Replace
Styles and Formatting
Table of Contents
Navigator
Correct answer
Find and Replace
What does the “Ctrl + Enter" shortcut do in Word ?
Inserts a page break
Saves the document
Opens a new document
Copies the selected text
Correct answer
Inserts a page break
What is the main role of SSL/TLS encryption in e-commerce security?
Boosting website loading speed
Protecting payment transactions and sensitive user information
To reduce the cost of online transactions
To generate encryption keys for mobile payments
Correct answer
Boosting website loading speed
Which application in OpenOffice is used for word processing?
Base
Impress
Writer
Calc
Correct answer
Base
Which option allows you to copy animations from one object to another?
Morph Painter
Animation Painter
Design Ideas
Slide Master
Correct answer
Morph Painter
Which of the following best describes the function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
It provides unrestricted access to all websites
It encrypts Internet traffic to provide secure access
It replaces the need for an Internet Service Provider
It accelerates Internet speed
Correct answer
It provides unrestricted access to all websites
Which of the following applications is best suited to use a queue?
Function call recursion
Depth-first search in graphs
Printer job scheduling
Undo feature in a text editor
Correct answer
Function call recursion
Which of the following is correct about a preemptive operating system?
Processes voluntarily release the CPU
Only one process runs in the entire system
Once a process starts, it cannot be interrupted
The OS can forcibly take the CPU from a running process
Correct answer
Processes voluntarily release the CPU
A 4-way set-associative cache has 256 blocks and a block size of 16 bytes. How many sets are present in the cache ?
64
16
128
32
Correct answer
64
What is the key advantage of using a multi-core processor?
Reduces the need for RAM
Enhances parallel processing capabilities
Increases power consumption
Slows down the system's performance
Correct answer
Reduces the need for RAM
Which early computing device, developed by Charles Babbage, is considered a mechanical precan modem computers?
ENIAC
Analytical Engine
UNIVAC 1
Colossus
Correct answer
ENIAC
Which control structure is depicted by a loop that executes a set of instructions as long as a special condition remains true!?
Selection
Recursion
Sequence
Iteration
Correct answer
Selection
What type of documents are typically exchanged using EDI?
Business reports and presentations
Social media posts
Purchase orders invoices and shipping notices
Emails and chat messages
Correct answer
Business reports and presentations
Which of the following operations is not possible in a circular queue when it is full?
Traverse
Dequeue
Display
Enqueue
Correct answer
Traverse
Which SQL clause is used to restrict the rows returned by a query in Oracle?
GROUP BY
WHERE
HAVING
ORDER BY
Correct answer
GROUP BY
The primary function of an application software is:
To perform specific user-oriented tasks
To control peripheral devices
To manage hardware resources
To provide a platform for other software
Correct answer
To perform specific user-oriented tasks
What does URL represent in its expanded form?
Universal Research Locator
Universal Referencing Language
Uniform Resource Locator
Unified Routing Link
Correct answer
Universal Research Locator
Which of the following is a key benefit of using EDI in office automation?
Increased use of paper records
Increased need for human intervention
Reduced processing errors and faster transactions
Slower transaction processing
Correct answer
Increased use of paper records
What term describes the manual method of reviewing and stepping through a program's intended steps before any code is written?
Desk checking
Flowcharting
Testing
Compiling
Correct answer
Desk checking
Which of the following is a valid SOP expression?
(A+B)(A+C)
(A+B+C)(A+C)
AB+BC+ AC
(A + C)(B + C)
Correct answer
(A+B)(A+C)
Which of the following Boolean expressions is equivalent to A+ AB (using Boolean algebra laws)?
A+B
B
AB
A
Correct answer
A+B
If F(A, B, C) = (A+B)(A+C), what is the minimized form of F ?
A+B+C
A + BC
AB + AC
A + AC
Correct answer
A+B+C
Which of the following operations is not possible in a stack implemented using an array, if the stack is
full ?
Pop
Peek
Push
Correct answer
Which method is commonly used to enhance a deep learning model's ability to generalize while minimizing overfitting ?
Adding unlimited hidden layers to the network
Eliminating activation functions from neural network layers
Implementing dropout regularization during training
Training the model without a validation dataset
Correct answer
Adding unlimited hidden layers to the network
Which Microsoft Office tool is primarily used to create spreadsheets and perform calculations?
OneNote Excel
Excel
Word
Outlook
Correct answer
OneNote Excel
In an eLearning platform, a credential stuffing attack occurs when :
Phishing emails trick users into downloading malicious software
Stolen usernames and passwords are automatically tested on the platform to gain unauthorized access
A user accidentally shares their password with a classmate
The platform's server is flooded with fake course registration requests
Correct answer
Phishing emails trick users into downloading malicious software
A MAN is being designed for a smart city project. What is the main advantage of using SDN (Software-Defined Networking) in this scenario ?
Eliminates IP addressing
Reduces the need for switches
Increases the number of routers required
Provides centralized traffic management
Correct answer
Eliminates IP addressing
Which type of I/O communication method requires the processor to check the device status repeatedly?
Cache Coherency
Polling
Direct Memory Access
Interrupt-driven I/O
Correct answer
Cache Coherency
What primary role does the File Control Block (FCB) play in File Management Systems ?
Encrypts data files
Manages user permissions
Stores metadata about a file
Monitors active database transactions
Correct answer
Encrypts data files
What type of security threat occurs when an attacker masquerades as another entity?
Packet sniffing
Ransomware
Spoofing
Virus attack
Correct answer
Packet sniffing
What is the primary purpose of SQL in a database?
Defragmenting the hard disk
Managing and querying databases
Creating computer graphics
Designing the user interface
Correct answer
Defragmenting the hard disk
What will be the output of the following query if the table dept has duplicate department names?
SELECT DISTINCT_dept name
FROM dept
ORDER BY dept name DESC NULLS FIRST;
All department names with duplicates removed, but order is random
All unique department names sorted descending, NULLS first
Same as GROUP BY dept name
All department names sorted ascending, NULLS at bottom
Correct answer
All department names with duplicates removed, but order is random
In Windows, what is the purpose of the "Safe Mode" boot option ?
To switch between user accounts
To enhance graphics performance
To reset the operating system
To start Windows with minimal drivers and services for troubleshooting
Correct answer
To switch between user accounts
What is the time complexity of finding the sum of all elements in an N x M two-dimensional array
O(N+M)
O(N × M)
O(log(N x M))
O(1)
Correct answer
O(N+M)
Which function would you use to count only numeric entries in a selected range?
COUNTA
COUNTIF
COUNTBLANK
COUNT
Correct answer
COUNTA
What is the primary role of the linker in system software?
Translates source code to machine code
Combines object files into a single executable
Allocates memory to processes
Converts machine code to binary
Correct answer
Translates source code to machine code
Which of the following most clearly reflects the need for automation in modern offices?
Preference for physical files
Use of typewriters
Increasing digital workload
Overstaffing in departments
Correct answer
Preference for physical files
Which file format is most suitable for storing forms captured electronically?
MP4
EXE
WAV
Correct answer
MP4
Which software best allows you to create form letters using mail merge?
CorelDRAW
MM Cura
OpenOffice Impress
MS Word
Correct answer
CorelDRAW
Which of the following is a physical security measure in network environments?
SSL encryption
Antivirus installation
Biometric access control
Digital signature
Correct answer
SSL encryption
What is the purpose of the "robots.txt" file in relation to search engines?
It improves website speed.
It enhances website security.
It instructs search engine crawlers on which pages to index or ignore.
It redirects users to different URLs.
Correct answer
It improves website speed.
What is the primary purpose of the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
Loads the operating system
Displays the boot menu
Starts user applications
Checks the attached hardware and memory
Correct answer
Loads the operating system
Which HTTP status code is returned when a requested web page is permanently moved to a new URL?
200
500
301
404
Correct answer
200
What happens when you freeze panes in a spreadsheet?
The worksheet locks and cannot be edited
The spreadsheet automatically saves changes
Specific rows or columns remain visible while scrolling
Data formatting is removed
Correct answer
The worksheet locks and cannot be edited
Which operator gives true if one or both conditions are true?
OR
NOT
AND
XOR
Correct answer
OR
Which network topology is typically used in local area networks?
Bus topology
Star topology
Ring topology
Mesh topology
Correct answer
Bus topology
Which of the following is an example of electronic data interchange (EDI) ?
Sending an email
Typing in MS Word
Printing a document
Online order processing
Correct answer
Sending an email
Which of the following is a Boolean operator?
OR
Add
Subtract
Multiply
Correct answer
OR
What does the dequeue operation do in a queue?
Returns the number of elements present
Indicates whether the queue is empty or not
Removes the element at the front
Adds the element at the end
Correct answer
Returns the number of elements present
In a standard GAN architecture, how many neural networks are used?
Two
One
Three
Four
Correct answer
Two
What is the primary purpose of encryption in E-banking?
To allow easy access to bank accounts
To speed up transactions
To protect sensitive information from unauthorized access
To verify the identity of users
Correct answer
To allow easy access to bank accounts
Which relational operation primarily results in the removal of duplicate tuples from its output ?
Join
Intersection
Projection
Selection
Correct answer
Join
What is the purpose of a Karnaugh map (K-map) in Boolean algebra ?
To convert the Boolean expression to a truth table
To verify the correctness of a Boolean equation
To identify the variables of a Boolean function
To simplify Boolean expressions
Correct answer
To convert the Boolean expression to a truth table
Why is a Star topology preferred over a Bus topology in modern networks?
It is easier to set up
It allows for faster and more reliable connections
It reduces cable usage
It requires fewer network devices
Correct answer
It is easier to set up
In SQL, what is the difference between UNION and UNION ALL ?
UNION ALL removes duplicates, while UNION keeps duplicates
UNION is faster than UNION ALL
There is no difference
UNION removes duplicate rows, while UNION ALL keeps duplicate rows
Correct answer
UNION ALL removes duplicates, while UNION keeps duplicates
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