What is the main purpose of a master document in word processing software?

A. It organizes data from multiple documents into one

B. It encrypts documents for security purposes

C. It converts documents into PDF format

D. It compresses large documents to save storage space

What does 'Email Forward' mean in the context of email usage?

C. To send an email to someone else

A. To delete an email permanently

C. To send an email to someone else

What does the abbreviation 'PDF' stand for in computing terminology?

C. Programmable Document Framework

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PPSC Computer Operator MCQs — general and IT basics

Free MCQ practice for PPSC Computer Operator and Junior Computer Operator papers — computer fundamentals plus the usual English, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies and GK general portion.

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Computer Operator papers weight MS Office, hardware, internet and shortcuts more heavily than a generic clerk paper, but they still carry a general portion.

Prepare Computer first, then the same Pakistan Studies, Islamiat and English bank used for other PPSC posts.

Dates are on the PPSC advertisement only.

Typical general portion

Indicative only. Weighting is stated in the advertisement and syllabus for the post you applied for.

Computer (heavier), English, Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, General Knowledge, basic Mathematics

Subjects to prepare for PPSC Computer Operator

These topics map to the published general / screening outline. The official notice for your cycle is the authority if the split differs.

Computer

10 topics · 1,188 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

4,417

English

10 topics · 2,225 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

15,054

Pakistan Studies

8 topics · 1,561 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

6,729

Islamiat

9 topics · 679 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

5,130

General Knowledge

9 topics · 1,153 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

7,500

Mathematics

9 topics · 586 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

3,317

Current Affairs

6 topics · 0 past paper MCQs · free sample MCQs

646

Sample MCQs from the general bank

Ten items from computer science. Hide answers to attempt them here; the full bank is in the study app.

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1.
Past Paper MCQ
Which component is referred to as the physical part of a computer?
Correct Answer: B
One-liner
The physical components of a computer are collectively called Hardware.
2.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the main purpose of a master document in word processing software?
Correct Answer: A
One-liner
The main purpose of a master document in word processing software is to organize data from multiple documents into one unified file.
3.
Past Paper MCQ
Which feature in MS Excel is used for organizing data in ascending or descending order?
Correct Answer: B
One-liner
The feature used for organizing data in ascending or descending order in MS Excel is Data Sort.
4.
Past Paper MCQ
A single page in a PowerPoint presentation is called what?
Correct Answer: A
One-liner
A single page in a PowerPoint presentation is called a Slide.
5.
Past Paper MCQ
What is the shortcut key for undoing or reversing the last action in most software applications?
Correct Answer: B
One-liner
The shortcut key for undoing or reversing the last action in most software applications is Ctrl + Z.
6.
Past Paper MCQ
What does 'Email Forward' mean in the context of email usage?
Correct Answer: C
One-liner
Email Forward means to send an email to someone else — that is, redirecting a received email to another recipient.
7.
Past Paper MCQ
Another term for the main memory in a computer system is what?
Correct Answer: A
One-liner
The main memory in a computer system is also known as RAM (Random Access Memory).
8.
Past Paper MCQ
Which of the following is a 'container' used to organize files and documents in a computer, often allowing for nested levels of organization?
Correct Answer: B
One-liner
A folder (also called a directory) is a container used to organize files and other folders in a hierarchical, nested structure on a computer.
9.
Past Paper MCQ
What does the abbreviation 'PDF' stand for in computing terminology?
Correct Answer: A
One-liner
PDF stands for Portable Document Format, a file format developed by Adobe for presenting documents independent of software, hardware, or operating systems.
10.
Past Paper MCQ
A computer connected to the internet is identified by which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
One-liner
A computer connected to the internet is identified by its IP Address.

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It covers one-paper computer literacy: MS Office, hardware, internet and basics. Advanced networking or programming, if named in the syllabus, needs extra material.

PPSC Computer Operator MCQs — general and IT basics

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