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Federal Public Service Commission — Complete MCQ Bank

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FPSC recruitment tests assess subject knowledge, general ability and job-related competence for federal government positions across Pakistan.

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Read the official syllabus first, then combine subject-specific revision with timed mixed-question practice.
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1501

Which organization is known as the world's largest intergovernmental body for international peace and security?

  • AWorld Bank
  • BUnited Nations
  • CWorld Trade Organization
  • DEuropean Union
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Correct Answer: Option B — United Nations
Explanation: The United Nations, founded in 1945, is the world's largest intergovernmental organization dedicated to maintaining international peace, security, and cooperation among its member states.
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1502

Which programming language is commonly used for data analysis and machine learning?

  • ACOBOL
  • BPython
  • CPascal
  • DFortran
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Correct Answer: Option B — Python
Explanation: Python is widely used in data analysis and machine learning because of its readability and extensive libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, and Scikit-learn.
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1503

Which network topology uses a single communication backbone?

  • AStar
  • BMesh
  • CBus
  • DRing
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Correct Answer: Option C — Bus
Explanation: Bus topology connects devices through a shared communication line called a backbone. Although simple and inexpensive, failures in the backbone can affect the entire network.
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1504

What is a Trojan Horse in cybersecurity?

  • AA network cable
  • BA type of malware disguised as legitimate software
  • CA firewall rule
  • DA backup utility
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Correct Answer: Option B — A type of malware disguised as legitimate software
Explanation: A Trojan Horse appears to be useful software but secretly performs malicious actions such as stealing information or providing unauthorized system access.
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1505

What is the purpose of a compiler?

  • AExecute programs directly
  • BTranslate source code into machine code
  • CStore data permanently
  • DManage networks
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Correct Answer: Option B — Translate source code into machine code
Explanation: A compiler converts high-level programming language code into machine code that can be executed by a computer. It also checks syntax and reports programming errors.
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1506

Which Excel function counts non-empty cells?

  • ACOUNT()
  • BCOUNTA()
  • CCOUNTIF()
  • DSUM()
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Correct Answer: Option B — COUNTA()
Explanation: COUNTA counts all non-empty cells including text, numbers, and logical values. It is useful when determining how many cells contain data regardless of data type.
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1507

What is artificial intelligence?

  • AComputer hardware
  • BSimulation of human intelligence by machines
  • CNetwork design
  • DDatabase storage
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Correct Answer: Option B — Simulation of human intelligence by machines
Explanation: Artificial Intelligence enables machines to perform tasks requiring human-like reasoning and learning.
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1508

Which database operation removes a table completely?

  • ADELETE
  • BREMOVE
  • CDROP
  • DCLEAR
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Correct Answer: Option C — DROP
Explanation: DROP permanently removes an entire database object including structure and data.
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1509

What is the full form of VPN?

  • AVirtual Private Network
  • BVerified Public Network
  • CVirtual Program Node
  • DVisual Private Node
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Correct Answer: Option A — Virtual Private Network
Explanation: A VPN creates an encrypted connection over public networks to improve privacy.
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1510

Which cyberattack encrypts files and demands payment?

  • ASpyware
  • BRansomware
  • CAdware
  • DTrojan
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ransomware
Explanation: Ransomware locks or encrypts data and demands a ransom for restoration.
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