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Practice IT & Network Operations MCQs covering every topic tested in government and private sector IT job exams in Pakistan. Questions span networking fundamentals, the OSI and TCP/IP models, IP addressing and subnetting, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), switching, VLANs, firewalls, VPN, and network security. Each MCQ includes a detailed explanation so you understand the concept, not just the answer.
These MCQs are aligned with the syllabi of FPSC IT Officer, PPSC Network Administrator, NTS, PTS, and OTS technical job tests, as well as university entry exams and semester assessments in computer science and IT programmes.
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Question 1: What is the function of a "Print Spooler"?
The Print Spooler is a software service that manages the printing process, including retrieving the document, storing it in a queue, and sending it to the printer.
Question 2: Which protocol is used by the "Traceroute" utility to map the path to a destination?
Traceroute typically uses ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) Echo Requests (on Windows) or UDP (on Linux/Cisco) with varying Time-to-Live (TTL) values.
Question 3: What is the main purpose of "Patch Management"?
Patch management is the process of distributing and applying updates to software to ensure systems remain secure and operational.
Question 4: Which cloud model is "Google Drive" or "Microsoft 365" an example of?
SaaS (Software as a Service) provides end-user applications delivered over the web.
Question 5: Which of these is a "Local Area Network" (LAN) technology?
Ethernet is the most widely used technology for wired local area networks.
Question 6: What should be done before opening a computer case for hardware repair to protect against ESD?
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can destroy sensitive electronic components; grounding yourself prevents static buildup.
Question 7: Which type of record in DNS maps a hostname to an IPv4 address?
The 'A' (Address) record is the most fundamental DNS record, mapping a domain name to a 32-bit IPv4 address.
Question 8: Which type of printer technology uses a fuser assembly to bond toner to paper?
Laser printers use static electricity to attract toner to paper, which is then permanently melted onto the page by the fuser.
Question 9: Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for end-to-end communication and error recovery (e.g., TCP)?
The Transport Layer (Layer 4) manages data flow control, segmentation, and error correction between hosts.
Question 10: What is the purpose of the "POST" process when a computer is first turned on?
POST (Power-On Self-Test) is a diagnostic testing sequence run by the BIOS/UEFI to ensure hardware like RAM and CPU are working before loading the OS.
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