SS2 Third Term Computer Science Past Questions And Answers

Here are SS2 Computer Science Past Questions And Answers for examination preparation

 

Question: What is the role of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer?

 

A. Manage file storage

B. Execute instructions and perform calculations

C. Control network connections

D. Display graphical elements

Answer: B

Question: Which of the following is a benefit of using version control systems like Git?

 

A. File encryption

B. Real-time collaboration

C. Hardware optimization

D. Network security

Answer: B

Question: What is a packet in networking?

 

A. A unit of data sent over a network

B. A physical network cable

C. A type of firewall

D. A storage device

Answer: A

Question: What does the acronym GUI stand for?

 

A. General User Interface

B. Graphical User Interface

C. Global User Interaction

D. General Unity Integration

Answer: B

Question: Which programming language is often used for statistical analysis and data science?

 

A. Java

B. R

C. Swift

D. TypeScript

Answer: B

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

 

A. Jump to the next iteration of a loop

B. End the program

C. Skip the next statement

D. Restart the current loop

Answer: A

Question: In computer security, what is a firewall?

 

A. A physical barrier around a computer

B. A security camera

C. A software or hardware device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

D. A virus scanner

Answer: C

Question: What is the purpose of the CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) in web development?

 

A. Server-side scripting

B. Database management

C. Styling and formatting HTML elements

D. Handling user authentication

Answer: C

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

 

A. Machine code

B. Assembly language

C. COBOL

D. Binary code

Answer: C

Question: What is the role of an operating system scheduler?

 

A. Manage network connections

B. Allocate system resources to running processes

C. Create and execute code

D. Handle user interface interactions

Answer: B

Question: Which data structure uses First In, First Out (FIFO) order?

 

A. Stack

B. Queue

C. Linked List

D. Tree

Answer: B

Question: In computer graphics, what does DPI stand for?

 

A. Dots Per Image

B. Digital Pixel Integration

C. Dots Per Inch

D. Display Pixel Interpolation

Answer: C

Question: What is the primary purpose of an ERD (Entity-Relationship Diagram) in database design?

 

A. Representing network topologies

B. Visualizing relationships between entities in a database

C. Creating user interfaces

D. Storing binary data

Answer: B

Question: What is a compiler optimization?

 

A. Reducing the size of compiled code

B. Increasing the execution speed of compiled code

C. Encrypting compiled code

D. Deleting comments from code

Answer: B

Question: In the context of databases, what is normalization?

 

A. Simplifying database structure

B. Optimizing database performance

C. Adding redundancy to data

D. Securing database connections

Answer: A

Question: What is the purpose of the “malloc” function in C programming?

 

A. Freeing allocated memory

B. Allocating memory dynamically

C. Defining macros

D. Sorting elements

Answer: B

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

 

A. C#

B. MATLAB

C. Pascal

D. Fortran

Answer: A

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

 

A. Connects devices within a LAN

B. Filters and forwards data between networks

C. Manages file storage

D. Provides electrical power to devices

Answer: B

Question: What does RAID stand for in data storage?

 

A. Random Access Integrated Disk

B. Redundant Array of Independent Disks

C. Rapid Access and Input Device

D. Remote Access for Information Distribution

Answer: B

Question: In programming, what is an API (Application Programming Interface)?

 

A. A programming language

B.

A user interface design

C. A set of rules and tools for building software applications

D. A hardware device

Answer: C