Computer Terminology

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Q1.In formal database system rows are called :

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A Record
B Field
C Header
D Range
Database Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

In database terminology, rows are called records and columns are called fields.

Q2.Which AI application is used for recognizing human Speech:

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A Data mining
B Robotics
C Speech Recognition
D Image Processing
Common Technical Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: C

Speech Recognition is the AI technology that converts spoken language into text.

Q3.An error in computer data is called:

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A Bug
B Chip
C CPU
D None of these
Common Computer Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

A bug is an error or flaw in computer software or data.

Q4.What is the effect of Data Compression :

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A Increase File size
B Slow down process
C Reduce File size
D Damage size
Common Technical Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: C

Data compression reduces the size of files to save storage space and bandwidth.

Q5.Which test is done to check that the new technology remains consistent with the old one:

Medium
A Regression Test
B Unit Test
C Integration Test
D Smoke Test
Common Technical Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Regression testing ensures that new changes do not break existing functionality.

Q6.Normalization in database through?

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A Minimize data
B Delete data
C Copy data
D Increase data
Database Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Database normalization minimizes data redundancy and improves data integrity.

Q7.Devops stands for?

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A Development and operation
B Debug and operating
C Design and operation
D data and operation
Common Technical Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

DevOps stands for Development and Operations, a set of practices for software delivery.

Q8.Caps Lock and Num Lock are?

Medium
A Function Keys
B Toggle Keys
C Numeric Keys
D None of these
Common Computer Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: B

Caps Lock and Num Lock are toggle keys that switch a mode on and off.

Q9.XML in computer stands for:

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A Extensible Markup Language
B Extra Markup Language
C Extra Material Language
D None of these
Abbreviations PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q10.Language used in AI is called?

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A Python
B Machine
C Assembly
D None of the above
Programming Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: B

Q11.Which type of Artificial Intelligence designed to create new content by learning pattern from massive existing database?

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A Creative AI
B Building AI
C Generative AI
D None of the above
Programming Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: C

Q12.Programming language of artificial intelligence is?

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A Python
B Lisp
C Assembly
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: B

Q13.The 3D printer uses which type of technique?

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A Additive Manufacturing
B Communicative Manufacturing
C Attractive Manufacturing
D None of these
Common Technical Terms PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q14.AI used in Robotics to perform real time work is called?

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A Embedded AI
B Restrictive AI
C Conditional AI
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q15.What does a Compiler do?

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A Convert Code
B Register Code
C Process Code
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q16.Is a fundamental Data structure in computer science that stores a collection of elements, typically of the same data type in contiguous memory location?

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A Data Array
B Data Storage
C Data Recovery
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q17.Which Humanoid AI is able to handle the upper body?

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A Helix Humanoid
B Optimus Gen
C Figure 3D
D Neo
Computer Terminology PPSC 2026

Correct Answer: A

Q18.Machine learning is sub area of:

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A Hardware Engineering
B Artificial intelligence
C Cyber forensics
D None of these
Programming Basics CSS 2026

Correct Answer: B

Machine learning is a sub-field of Artificial Intelligence.

Q19.What is the output of the following Python code? (x + y) = 5 + 3 print(x + y)

Easy
A 5
B 8
C SyntaxError
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

(x + y) = 5 + 3 is not a valid assignment in Python. The program raises a SyntaxError before execution because assignments cannot be made to expressions on the left-hand side.

Q20.Compiler is the ______?

Easy
A Name given to the computer operator
B Translator of source program to object / Translator of high-level program to machine
C Part of the digital machine to store the information
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: B

A compiler translates a high-level source program into machine language (object code) as a whole before execution, producing files like .obj or .exe.