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Which Excel reference remains fixed when copied?

  • A Relative Reference
  • B Mixed Reference
  • C Absolute Reference
  • D Dynamic Reference
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Correct Answer: Option C — Absolute Reference
Explanation: Absolute references use dollar signs and do not change when formulas are copied to other cells.
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Which software development model follows a sequential approach?

  • A Agile
  • B Scrum
  • C Waterfall
  • D DevOps
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Correct Answer: Option C — Waterfall
Explanation: The Waterfall model progresses through defined phases in sequence and is suitable for stable requirements.
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Which normal form eliminates transitive dependencies?

  • A First Normal Form
  • B Second Normal Form
  • C Third Normal Form
  • D Boyce-Codd Normal Form
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Correct Answer: Option C — Third Normal Form
Explanation: Third Normal Form removes transitive dependencies and improves database consistency.
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Which programming paradigm focuses on functions and immutability?

  • A Procedural Programming
  • B Object-Oriented Programming
  • C Functional Programming
  • D Assembly Programming
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Correct Answer: Option C — Functional Programming
Explanation: Functional programming emphasizes pure functions, immutability, and declarative problem solving.
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What is the purpose of a foreign key?

  • A Store passwords
  • B Identify duplicate records
  • C Create relationships between tables
  • D Encrypt database contents
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Correct Answer: Option C — Create relationships between tables
Explanation: Foreign keys enforce relationships between tables and maintain referential integrity.
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Which topology provides the highest fault tolerance?

  • A Bus
  • B Star
  • C Ring
  • D Mesh
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Correct Answer: Option D — Mesh
Explanation: Mesh topology offers multiple communication paths between nodes, providing excellent redundancy and fault tolerance.
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What is polymorphism in object-oriented programming?

  • A Data hiding
  • B Ability of an object to take multiple forms
  • C Memory allocation
  • D Database indexing
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ability of an object to take multiple forms
Explanation: Polymorphism allows objects to be treated through a common interface while exhibiting different behaviors depending on their actual type.
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Which data structure is most suitable for implementing recursion?

  • A Queue
  • B Array
  • C Stack
  • D Heap
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Correct Answer: Option C — Stack
Explanation: Recursion relies on the call stack to store function calls, local variables, and return addresses. Every recursive call creates a new stack frame, which is removed when the function returns. This makes the stack the fundamental data structure behind recursion.
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What is encapsulation in object-oriented programming?

  • A Combining data and methods into a single unit
  • B Creating multiple classes
  • C Executing parallel processes
  • D Allocating memory dynamically
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Correct Answer: Option A — Combining data and methods into a single unit
Explanation: Encapsulation is the process of bundling data and methods within a class while restricting direct access to internal details. It improves modularity, maintainability, and security by controlling how data is accessed and modified.
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Which data structure follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle?

  • A Queue
  • B Array
  • C Stack
  • D Linked List
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Correct Answer: Option C — Stack
Explanation: A stack follows the Last In First Out principle, meaning the most recently added element is removed first. Stacks are widely used in function calls, recursion, expression evaluation, and memory management.
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