FPSC General Duty (BS-14) Computer Science: Networking MCQs

Practice Networking MCQs for FPSC General Duty (BS-14) Computer Science — topic-wise sets with solved answers.

FPSC General Duty (BS-14) Computer Science: Networking MCQs — sample questions

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The language that the computer can understand and execute is called ____.

    • A) Assembly
    • B) Machine Language
    • C) PHP
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Machine Language

    Explanation: Machine Language is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  2. Question 2

    Q2. Which one is a Hypertext language?

    • A) XML
    • B) HTML
    • C) WML
    • D) HTTP

    Answer: HTML

    Explanation: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard hypertext language used to create and structure content on the web.

  3. Question 3

    Q3. Portrait and Landscape are present under which command:

    • A) Page Layout
    • B) Home
    • C) References
    • D) Review

    Answer: Page Layout

    Explanation: Portrait and Landscape orientation options are found under the Page Layout tab in MS Word, within the Orientation command.

  4. Question 4

    Q4. High-level languages are close to humans.

    • A) Low level languages
    • B) High level languages
    • C) Assembly Language
    • D) None of these

    Answer: High level languages

    Explanation: High level languages is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  5. Question 5

    Q5. A computer on the internet is identified by its:

    • A) E-mail address
    • B) Street address
    • C) Login password
    • D) IP address

    Answer: IP address

    Explanation: Every computer on the internet is uniquely identified by its IP (Internet Protocol) address, which routes data packets to the correct destination.

  6. Question 6

    Q6. HTTPS stands for:

    • A) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Section
    • B) Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
    • C) Hypertext Transfer Protocol start
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

    Explanation: Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  7. Question 7

    Q7. In the current presentation, if we want to insert a new slide, we can choose which of these?

    • A) Ctrl + F
    • B) Ctrl + O
    • C) Ctrl + M
    • D) Ctrl + N

    Answer: Ctrl + M

    Explanation: Ctrl+M inserts a new slide in the current PowerPoint presentation, while Ctrl+N opens a new presentation file.

  8. Question 8

    Q8. The term DNS stands for:

    • A) Domain Name System
    • B) Dependent Name Server
    • C) Domain Name Service
    • D) None of these

    Answer: Domain Name System

    Explanation: Domain Name System is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  9. Question 9

    Q9. Which is the largest (biggest) search engine on the internet?

    • A) MSN
    • B) Google
    • C) Yahoo
    • D) None of them

    Answer: Google

    Explanation: Google dominates global search traffic with billions of daily queries, making it by far the largest search engine on the internet.

  10. Question 10

    Q10. Which key combination is used to open a new tab in Internet Explorer?

    • A) CTRL+M
    • B) CTRL+N
    • C) CTRL+T
    • D) None of these

    Answer: CTRL+T

    Explanation: CTRL+T is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  11. Question 11

    Q11. A ____ is a data communication system within a building, plant, or campus, or between nearby buildings.

    • A) MAN
    • B) LAN
    • C) WAN
    • D) None of these

    Answer: LAN

    Explanation: LAN is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  12. Question 12

    Q12. The options Portrait and Landscape come under:

    • A) Paper size
    • B) Page Orientation
    • C) Page Layout
    • D) Page Row

    Answer: Page Orientation

    Explanation: Portrait and Landscape are the two options for page orientation, describing whether the page is taller than wide or wider than tall respectively.

  13. Question 13

    Q13. A Word field may consist of an optional field instruction called a(n) switch.

    • A) Sub document
    • B) Symbol
    • C) Signal
    • D) Switch

    Answer: Switch

    Explanation: In MS Word, a field instruction modifier is called a switch, which alters how field results are displayed.

  14. Question 14

    Q14. The shortcut keys to switch to the next window are:

    • A) Alt + tab
    • B) Shift + Tab
    • C) Alt + Ctrl
    • D) Ctrl + Tab

    Answer: Alt + tab

    Explanation: Alt+Tab is the Windows shortcut to cycle through and switch between open application windows.

  15. Question 15

    Q15. AVI is widely used for transmitting streaming video data on the internet.

    • A) MP3
    • B) WMA
    • C) WAV
    • D) AVI

    Answer: AVI

    Explanation: AVI (Audio Video Interleave) is a multimedia container format developed by Microsoft, widely used for storing video data.

  16. Question 16

    Q16. What would you do when you want to update the data in an embedded worksheet range?

    • A) Double click the worksheet range object
    • B) Right click worksheet range object & choose format object
    • C) Edit the data in the destination document
    • D) Edit the data in the source document.

    Answer: Double click the worksheet range object

    Explanation: Double-clicking an embedded worksheet range object opens it for in-place editing within the destination application.

  17. Question 17

    Q17. Which protocol is used to automatically assign TCP/IP configuration information?

    • A) DNS
    • B) DHCP
    • C) NetBIOS
    • D) NetLINK

    Answer: DHCP

    Explanation: DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other TCP/IP configuration parameters to devices on a network.

  18. Question 18

    Q18. Which of the following is not an example of an internet browser?

    • A) FileZilla
    • B) Firefox
    • C) Safari
    • D) None of these

    Answer: FileZilla

    Explanation: FileZilla is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  19. Question 19

    Q19. The Internet is ___ which enables us to share information with other people.

    • A) A network of devices in an office
    • B) A network of devices in a country
    • C) A network of networks around the world
    • D) None of these

    Answer: A network of networks around the world

    Explanation: A network of networks around the world is the right answer. This tests practical computer literacy expected in clerical, banking, and IT operator recruitment papers.

  20. Question 20

    Q20. In Internet terminology, what does "IP" stand for?

    • A) Internet Provider
    • B) Internet Protocol
    • C) Internet Procedure
    • D) Internet Processor

    Answer: Internet Protocol

    Explanation: IP stands for Internet Protocol, the set of rules governing how data packets are addressed and routed across networks.

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