PPSC Computer Science Past Paper 2024 Solved MCQs with Answers
Solved Computer Science MCQs from the PPSC 2024 past paper, each with the correct answer and a clear explanation. Ideal practice for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS. All questions are extracted from the actual 2024 paper and verified before publication.
Which category do drum printers belong to?
A drum printer is a line printer, an impact device that prints a whole line at a time from a rotating cylinder of raised characters.
Machine learning is sub area of?
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence. Deep learning is in turn a branch of machine learning.
In Excel, what is referred to by the term “filter”?
A filter temporarily hides the rows that do not meet your criteria. The data is not deleted, and clearing the filter brings it back.
In a typical office environment, what does the acronym PDF usually stand for?
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, designed by Adobe so a document looks the same on every device.
In business, the term KPI is often used. What does it typically represent?
KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator, a measure used to judge progress against an objective.
It is crucial, when recording data electronically, to?
Accuracy and consistency at the point of entry matter most, because every report drawn from the record inherits any error made there.
Which factor does not affect motion blur in a photograph?
White balance sets the colour temperature of an image and has no bearing on motion blur, which depends on how long the shutter stays open.
What is Shift + Alt + D?
Shift + Alt + D inserts the current date in MS Word. Shift + Alt + T inserts the time.
In this context, when you encounter a document marked “CC” on the receipt list, what does CC typically stand for?
CC stands for carbon copy, the recipients who receive the message openly. In BCC the addresses are hidden from the others.
One of the primary responsibilities of a Stenotypist is what?
A stenotypist takes dictation, usually in shorthand or on a stenotype machine, and does the associated typing work.
Which feature in Excel allows rows and columns to remain visible while scrolling by freezing them?
Freeze Panes keeps chosen rows and columns visible while the rest of the sheet scrolls, which keeps headings in view in a long table.
What is the full form of HTTP?
HTTP stands for Hyper Text Transfer Protocol, the protocol that carries web pages between a server and a browser.
Communication with clients involves being effective?
Effective client communication rests on listening actively to what the client needs, rather than pushing a standard reply.
In Excel, what are the small squares called that are arranged in rows and columns?
The small boxes arranged in rows and columns in Excel are called cells, each identified by its column letter and row number.
In photography, what does the term “fast lens” usually refer to?
A fast lens is one with a wide maximum aperture, such as f/1.8. It admits more light and so allows a faster shutter speed.
Which duty is usually associated with the role of a Stenotypist?
Attending telephone calls and preparing minutes of meetings are routine duties of a stenotypist. Hardware and network work belong to technical staff.
In MS Word, which feature allows you to track changes made to a document?
Track Changes records every insertion, deletion and formatting change so that another person can review and accept or reject them.
On a camera lens, what is the purpose of the “focus ring”?
The focus ring adjusts the focus, that is the sharpness of the image. The zoom ring changes the focal length.
While working on recording and indexing duties, a UDC should strive for?
Records must be kept neutral and objective. Personal opinion in an official record destroys its value as evidence of what actually happened.
Compared to “JPEG”, what does the “RAW” image format offer?
A RAW file keeps all the data the sensor captured, so it gives higher quality and far more latitude in editing than a compressed JPEG.
In an MS PowerPoint Presentation, which key is used to add a new slide?
Ctrl + M adds a new slide in PowerPoint.
In photo editing software, what is the purpose of the “Sharpen Tool”?
The sharpen tool increases the contrast at edges, which makes detail appear clearer and better defined.
For a steno typist, what task involves handling classified papers?
Classified papers must be handled strictly in accordance with the standing orders that govern them, never distributed generally or left unsecured.
Before dispatch, what is the primary purpose of labeling documents?
Labelling before dispatch ensures the document is correctly identified and reaches the right recipient.
Dispatch refers to which process?
Dispatch is the process of sending out mail and documents. Receipt is the handling of what comes in.
In photo editing software, what is the purpose of the “Red-Eye Removal Tool”?
The red-eye removal tool corrects the red pupils caused by flash reflecting off the retina in portraits.
About the PPSC Computer Science Past Paper 2024
Every MCQ above is taken from the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Computer Science papers held in 2024, with the correct answer and a written explanation for each. Past-paper practice is the most dependable way to prepare for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, CSS and PMS, because these papers repeat their themes, and often the questions themselves, from one year to the next.
Questions were checked against reliable sources before publication. Where a circulating source sheet carried a factual or wording error, we corrected it rather than reproducing the mistake. For chapter-wise preparation, work through our Computer Science MCQs hub, which also lists every other year’s paper. Further reading: Pakistan Movement and the PPSC official website.
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