SS2 First Term Computer Science Past Questions And Answers

 

Here are 20 SS2 first term Computer Science questions with options and answers:

 

Question: What is the primary function of an operating system?

 

a) Word processing

b) File management

c) Graphics design

d) Web development

Answer: b) File management

 

Question: Which programming language is often used for web development?

 

a) Java

b) Python

c) HTML

d) C++

Answer: c) HTML

 

Question: What does CPU stand for?

 

a) Central Processing Unit

b) Central Program Unit

c) Computer Processing Unit

d) Central Peripheral Unit

Answer: a) Central Processing Unit

 

Question: What is the purpose of a loop in programming?

 

a) Store data

b) Repeat a set of instructions

c) Connect to the internet

d) Display graphics

Answer: b) Repeat a set of instructions

 

Question: In binary code, what does “1010” represent?

 

a) 5

b) 8

c) 10

d) 15

Answer: c) 10

 

Question: Which data structure follows the Last In, First Out (LIFO) principle?

 

a) Queue

b) Stack

c) Linked list

d) Tree

Answer: b) Stack

 

Question: What is the role of a compiler in programming?

 

a) Execute code

b) Debug code

c) Translate code to machine language

d) Design user interfaces

Answer: c) Translate code to machine language

 

Question: Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?

 

a) HTTP

b) FTP

c) TCP

d) HTTPS

Answer: d) HTTPS

 

Question: What does SQL stand for?

 

a) Structured Query Language

b) Simple Query Language

c) System Query Language

d) Sequential Query Language

Answer: a) Structured Query Language

 

Question: Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?

 

a) Assembly language

b) Machine language

c) Python

d) Binary code

Answer: c) Python

 

Question: What is the purpose of an IP address?

a) Identify a computer on a network

b) Manage files

c) Run programs

d) Store data

Answer: a) Identify a computer on a network

 

Question: Which of the following is a non-volatile memory type?

a) RAM

b) ROM

c) Cache memory

d) Virtual memory

Answer: b) ROM

 

Question: What does GUI stand for?

a) Graphical User Interface

b) General User Instruction

c) Grouped User Input

d) Generalized User Interface

Answer: a) Graphical User Interface

 

Question: Which programming paradigm emphasizes data immutability?

a) Procedural programming

b) Object-oriented programming

c) Functional programming

d) Logical programming

Answer: c) Functional programming

 

Question: What is the function of a router in a computer network?

a) Connect devices within a local network

b) Translate IP addresses

c) Provide power to devices

d) Display web pages

Answer: b) Translate IP addresses

 

Question: Which of the following is an example of a Boolean operator?

a) +

b) &&

c) *

d) /

Answer: b) &&

 

Question: What is the purpose of the “if” statement in programming?

a) Loop execution

b) File management

c) Conditional branching

d) Data storage

Answer: c) Conditional branching

 

Question: Which type of network topology has a central hub or switch?

a) Bus

b) Ring

c) Star

d) Mesh

Answer: c) Star

 

Question: What is the function of the BIOS in a computer?

a) Manage files

b) Control peripheral devices

c) Boot the operating system

d) Run applications

Answer: c) Boot the operating system

 

Question: Which of the following is a programming language used for statistical analysis and data visualization?

a) Java

b) Python

c) R

d) C++

Answer: c) R.