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FPSC MCQs

Federal Public Service Commission — Complete MCQ Bank

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How to prepare for FPSC

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

General KnowledgeCurrent AffairsEnglishJob-related Subjects
Read the official syllabus first, then combine subject-specific revision with timed mixed-question practice.
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1641

Which layer of OSI handles physical transmission of bits?

  • ANetwork
  • BTransport
  • CPhysical
  • DSession
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Correct Answer: Option C — Physical
Explanation: The Physical Layer is responsible for transmitting raw bits over communication channels.
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1642

What is phishing?

  • AProgramming method
  • BData backup
  • CFraudulent attempt to steal information
  • DNetwork topology
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Correct Answer: Option C — Fraudulent attempt to steal information
Explanation: Phishing attacks trick users into revealing passwords and sensitive information through fake messages or websites.
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1643

Which SQL command modifies existing records?

  • AINSERT
  • BDELETE
  • CUPDATE
  • DSELECT
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Correct Answer: Option C — UPDATE
Explanation: The UPDATE statement changes existing records in a database table according to specified conditions.
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1644

What is malware?

  • ANetwork cable
  • BMalicious software
  • CDatabase table
  • DOperating system
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Correct Answer: Option B — Malicious software
Explanation: Malware refers to software intentionally designed to damage, disrupt, steal data from, or gain unauthorized access to systems.
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1645

Which programming language is primarily used for Android development?

  • ASwift
  • BKotlin
  • CRuby
  • DPHP
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Correct Answer: Option B — Kotlin
Explanation: Kotlin is Google's preferred language for Android app development because of its modern syntax and safety features.
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1646

What is the purpose of a checksum?

  • ACompress data
  • BVerify data integrity
  • CIncrease speed
  • DEncrypt files
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Correct Answer: Option B — Verify data integrity
Explanation: A checksum helps detect accidental changes in data during storage or transmission by comparing calculated values before and after transfer.
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1647

Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over SSH?

  • AFTP
  • BTFTP
  • CSFTP
  • DSMTP
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Correct Answer: Option C — SFTP
Explanation: SFTP operates over SSH and provides encrypted file transfer capabilities, making it more secure than traditional FTP for transmitting sensitive data.
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1648

Which Excel chart is best for showing trends over time?

  • APie Chart
  • BLine Chart
  • CScatter Plot
  • DRadar Chart
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Correct Answer: Option B — Line Chart
Explanation: Line charts effectively display trends and changes across time periods, making them useful for analysis.
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1649

Which Excel feature applies formatting based on rules?

  • AThemes
  • BConditional Formatting
  • CAutoFilter
  • DFreeze Panes
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Correct Answer: Option B — Conditional Formatting
Explanation: Conditional Formatting automatically changes cell appearance when specified conditions are met.
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1650

Which Access key uniquely identifies each record?

  • AForeign Key
  • BPrimary Key
  • CComposite Key
  • DCandidate Key
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Correct Answer: Option B — Primary Key
Explanation: A primary key uniquely identifies each record and prevents duplicate entries in a table.
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