NTS / PTS Computer Science MCQs with Answers

17 practice MCQs on Computer Science for NTS / PTS tests. Think of your answer first, then open "Show answer and explanation". These are practice questions, not official examination papers.

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Q11. Which of the following is a video file extension?

  1. .docx
  2. .txt
  3. .mp4
  4. .mp3
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Correct answer: C. .mp4

.mp4 is a video container.

Q12. Which key toggles uppercase letters?

  1. Tab
  2. Num Lock
  3. Scroll Lock
  4. Caps Lock
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Correct answer: D. Caps Lock

Caps Lock toggles capitals.

Q13. Who developed the Linux kernel?

  1. Ken Thompson
  2. Linus Torvalds
  3. Dennis Ritchie
  4. Bill Gates
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Correct answer: B. Linus Torvalds

Linus Torvalds released Linux in 1991.

Q14. Which key removes the character to the right of the cursor?

  1. Delete
  2. Backspace
  3. Home
  4. End
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Correct answer: A. Delete

Delete removes to the right.

Q15. What is a folder?

  1. A device
  2. A program
  3. A type of file
  4. A container for files
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Correct answer: D. A container for files

Folders organise files.

Q16. Which of the following is an operating system?

  1. Linux
  2. Chrome
  3. Python
  4. Oracle
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Correct answer: A. Linux

Linux is an OS kernel family.

Q17. What is the hexadecimal digit A in decimal?

  1. 11
  2. 9
  3. 12
  4. 10
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Correct answer: D. 10

A = 10.

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