📝 JOA IT Online Practice Test

Paper Code: 26001 (Shift 2)

Total Questions: 120

Time Allowed: 120 Minutes


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Himachal Pradesh JOA IT (26001 (Shift 2)) Online Test & Solved Paper

Question 1 of 120 Computer
Which characteristic best distinguishes analog computers from other types?
Question 2 of 120 Computer
If a user enters text through a keyboard and it appears on the monitor after being checked for spelling which part of the process is spelling check?
Question 3 of 120 Computer
In aviation, hybrid computers are most useful for which task?
Question 4 of 120 Computer
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding a digital computer?
Question 5 of 120 Computer
In the context of supercomputers, why is pipelining essential for achieving high instruction throughput?
Question 6 of 120 Computer
A multinational company plans to automate its inventory management. Which characteristic of a computer is most crucial for ensuring that thousands of records are processed accurately and without error during this automation?
Question 7 of 120 Computer
Which of these devices allows you to visually interact with your computer's operating system and applications?
Question 8 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a pen drive in computer hardware?
Question 9 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best explains how an inkjet printer produces color images on paper?
Question 10 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes the primary function of a flatbed scanner in a computer system?
Question 11 of 120 Computer
Which of the following actions will most directly improve a computer's multitasking performance?
Question 12 of 120 Computer
Why is a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) considered suitable for storing large volumes of employee records and videos in a company?
Question 13 of 120 Computer
Which of the following statements about NAND Flash used in pen drives is FALSE?
Question 14 of 120 Computer
A device requires a memory chip that can be erased and reprogrammed repeatedly by exposure to ultraviolet light. Which memory type should be chosen?
Question 15 of 120 Computer
What is software in the context of computers?
Question 16 of 120 Computer
Which of these is not a utility software?
Question 17 of 120 Computer
Many operating systems provide utility programs to improve the management and storage of digital data. What is the primary purpose of file compression software?
Question 18 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a primary function of a word processor within application software?
Question 19 of 120 Computer
Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?
Question 20 of 120 Computer
A company wants to distribute a software tool that can be used by anyone without cost, but the company wants to retain full copyright and does not permit others to modify or redistribute altered versions. Which type of software licensing best describes this scenario?
Question 21 of 120 Computer
Computer systems operate through the combined interaction of hardware and software components. Which statement correctly describes the fundamental difference between these two elements?
Question 22 of 120 Computer
What is the purpose of Application software in a computer?
Question 23 of 120 Computer
Which of these is a valid reason to use folders when managing files?
Question 24 of 120 Computer
What is the primary function of a folder in file management systems?
Question 25 of 120 Computer
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about icons in the Windows operating system? S1: Icons cannot be used for representing a shortcut that launches applications. S2: Icons are GUI elements and provide easy user interface to the users. S3: Icons can be used to represent files, folders, applications and shortcuts.
Question 26 of 120 Computer
The XCOPY command is used to copy files and directories, including subfolders, from one location to another in DOS and Windows 10 command environments. What type of DOS command is XCOPY?
Question 27 of 120 Computer
A company is planning to implement a new system for managing its resources and ensuring that users can run multiple applications simultaneously without conflicts. Which characteristic best explains why an operating system is critical in this scenario?
Question 28 of 120 Computer
A user wants to quickly select and open a desktop shortcut using only the keyboard. Which key sequence accomplishes this?
Question 29 of 120 Computer
Which action best describes the purpose of text formatting in MS Word?
Question 30 of 120 Computer
An office employee notices that some text may extend beyond the printable area of a page. The employee wants to inspect the document before sending it to the printer. Which MS Word 2021 feature helps avoid such printing mistakes?
Question 31 of 120 Computer
Which type of indent shifts all lines of a paragraph except the first line further from the left margin in MS Word?
Question 32 of 120 Computer
In MS Word, which shortcut key is used to remove direct formatting from selected text, reverting it to default formatting?
Question 33 of 120 Computer
Which of the following page orientations are available in Microsoft Word (2019 or later)? S1: Portrait S2: Landscape S3: A4 Size S4: Legal Size
Question 34 of 120 Computer
Why is the Scenario feature considered beneficial for analyzing possible outcomes in a worksheet?
Question 35 of 120 Computer
Which function in MS Excel is used to extract a specific number of characters from the beginning of a text string?
Question 36 of 120 Computer
Which action would allow you to rename an existing worksheet within an Excel workbook?
Question 37 of 120 Computer
A dataset contains sales for each month in cells D2:D13. How can you calculate the average sales, ignoring any cells with zero using a single Excel function?
Question 38 of 120 Computer
In Microsoft Excel 2021, a financial analyst uses Goal Seek to determine the required sales value needed to achieve a target profit. The profit formula depends on multiple linked cells. What is the main purpose of Goal Seek?
Question 39 of 120 Computer
In MS PowerPoint 2021, you are creating a slide that requires a custom table layout where rows and columns are not uniform. Which option allows you to manually draw the table structure?
Question 40 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best explains the purpose of transitions in a PowerPoint presentation?
Question 41 of 120 Computer
In which situation would printing handouts for a PowerPoint presentation be most useful?
Question 42 of 120 Computer
Which option in the Print dialog allows you to print only the text content of your slides, excluding images and graphics?
Question 43 of 120 Computer
A student wants to emphasize a key point in their slide by making the text bold and changing its color. Which process should they follow in PowerPoint?
Question 44 of 120 Computer
Which best describes how a company could ensure secure internet access using Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge?
Question 45 of 120 Computer
Which company develops and maintains the Edge web browser?
Question 46 of 120 Computer
Which statement BEST describes a hub in computer networking?
Question 47 of 120 Computer
Which statement correctly differentiates a static website from a dynamic website?
Question 48 of 120 Computer
In Google Chrome web browsers, keyboard shortcuts are used to improve navigation efficiency while working online. Which shortcut is used to open a new tab in Chrome?
Question 49 of 120 Computer
A family notices that their smart TV, laptops, and smartphones all access the internet using the same connection. Which device is enabling this functionality?
Question 50 of 120 Computer
A company is designing a secure web-based platform that involves sensitive user data transfer. Which protocol should they implement to ensure data confidentiality and integrity during transactions?
Question 51 of 120 Computer
A network engineer designs a network where multiple switches are connected. Which protocol should be implemented to prevent switching loops and ensure network stability?
Question 52 of 120 Computer
Which of the following is a common method for making digital payments in India?
Question 53 of 120 Computer
Which scenario is most likely to represent a G2C interaction rather than a G2B or G2G process?
Question 54 of 120 Computer
Which combination of cloud service models would best suit a company that needs both software applications and the ability to build custom applications?
Question 55 of 120 Computer
A student frequently uses public Wi-Fi to access school resources. Which practice most effectively increases their browsing safety in this scenario?
Question 56 of 120 Computer
A bank customer receives an email that appears legitimate and is directed to a website that looks like their bank's portal, where they are asked to enter account details. What is this scenario an example of?
Question 57 of 120 Computer
Which of the following represents the decimal value 53 in binary?
Question 58 of 120 Computer
If a binary number ends with two digits, what should you do before grouping for octal conversion?
Question 59 of 120 Computer
Which type of key is a set of one or more columns that can uniquely identify a record, but may not be the minimal set?
Question 60 of 120 Computer
Which combination best describes the primary objectives of a DBMS?
Question 61 of 120 Computer
If you run SELECT COUNT(salary) FROM employees and some salary values are NULL, what does the query return?
Question 62 of 120 Computer
A database administrator is working in MySQL and needs to view all available databases present on the server. Understanding the correct command is essential for managing database environments. Which SQL statement correctly displays all databases in MySQL?
Question 63 of 120 Computer
Which SQL command is used to permanently delete a database in MySQL?
Question 64 of 120 Computer
In which situation would the DBMS disadvantage of system failure have the most severe consequences for an organization?
Question 65 of 120 Computer
Which attribute is important for specifying the destination address of a hyperlink in HTML?
Question 66 of 120 Computer
If a developer wants to highlight text for reference in HTML, which tag should be used?
Question 67 of 120 Computer
Which of the following can a PHP variable name start with?
Question 68 of 120 Computer
Which attribute in the form tag of HTML determines the server endpoint to which form data will be submitted?
Question 69 of 120 Computer
Why is the doctype declaration included at the beginning of an HTML file?
Question 70 of 120 Computer
In XAMPP, why is Apache often chosen as the web server to run PHP applications?
Question 71 of 120 Mathematics
What is the average value per kg of the mixture, if 7 kg of rice at ₹40 per kg is mixed with 3 kg of rice at ₹50 per kg?
Question 72 of 120 Mathematics
Vijay invested 1260 at 6% per annum simple interest in a bank. What amount (in) will he get after 5 years?
Question 73 of 120 Mathematics
A town's population is currently 50,000. If it grows at 3% compounded annually, what will be the population after 5 years? (Rounded off to the nearest whole number)
Question 74 of 120 Mathematics
The following table shows the number of passengers traveling through five railway stations in three different months. The total number of passengers from stations A, C, and E in March is how much more than the total number of passengers from stations B and D in January?
Question 75 of 120 Mathematics
If two numbers are coprime and their product is 85, find their LCM.
Question 76 of 120 Mathematics
Simplify: (3⁻¹ - 4⁻¹) + (4⁻¹ - 7⁻¹)
Question 77 of 120 Mathematics
The price of a bag increases from ₹600 to ₹660. What is the percentage increase in the price of the bag?
Question 78 of 120 Mathematics
During a sale, 60% of the goods are sold at a profit of 49%, 25% of the remaining goods are sold at a profit of 44%, and the rest of the goods are sold at a loss of 11%. If the overall profit is x%, then what is the value of x?
Question 79 of 120 Mathematics
A shopkeeper gives a discount on a bill of ₹2,00,000. What is the difference in the final price if a single discount of 20% is given, and two discounts are given one after the other - first 16%, then 4%? Find the difference between the two final amounts.
Question 80 of 120 Mathematics
A sum of ₹117 was to be shared among three friends, Anu, Bela, and Chirag, in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. By mistake, the sum was distributed in the ratio 2:3:4. Who benefited the most because of the mistake, and by how much?
Question 81 of 120 Mathematics
A pipe can fill a tank in 5 hours. Another pipe can empty the filled tank in 10 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, then the time (in hours) in which the tank will be half filled, is:
Question 82 of 120 Mathematics
The speed of a boat in still water is 15 km/hr and the speed of the current is 5 km/hr. The boat travels to a destination upstream and then returns to the starting point. If the upstream journey takes 4 hours more than the downstream journey, what is the distance to the destination?
Question 83 of 120 Mathematics
Solve the following system of linear equations for the unknowns: 2u + 3v + 4w = 11; u + 5v + 7w = 15; 3u + 11v + 13w = 25
Question 84 of 120 Mathematics
A conical pit of top diameter 29.4 m is 15 m deep. What is its capacity? (Use π = 22/7)
Question 85 of 120 Mathematics
If the volume of a cube is 110592 m³, then find the lateral surface area of the cube (in m²).
Question 86 of 120 India GK
The Constitutional Amendment that inserted Part IXA relating to Municipalities came into force on
Question 87 of 120 India GK
Which type of enterprises are transferred from government ownership to private ownership during privatisation in India?
Question 88 of 120 India GK
The Western Coastal Plain extends southward up to which place?
Question 89 of 120 India GK
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Rani Gaidinliu?
Question 90 of 120 HP GK
Which of the following is a private sector hydel project in Himachal Pradesh?
Question 91 of 120 HP GK
The Pajhota Agitation in Sirmour State is regarded as an extension of which national movement of 1942?
Question 92 of 120 HP GK
After Bilaspur was merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954, the strength of the Assembly was raised to
Question 93 of 120 HP GK
The PEHEL Scheme proposed in the Himachal Pradesh Budget 2026-2027, with an outlay of 300 crore rupees, is primarily aimed at empowering which of the following groups?
Question 94 of 120 Current Affairs
Which among the following social initiatives is Anke Gowda, a Padma Shri 2026 awardee, best known for?
Question 95 of 120 Current Affairs
Which of the following dignitaries jointly served as the Chief Guests at India's 77th Republic Day celebrations in January 2026?
Question 96 of 120 Current Affairs
During 2026, India expanded the deployment of a telecom stack developed through domestic research and innovation efforts. This initiative was primarily intended to strengthen which aspect of the country's telecom ecosystem?
Question 97 of 120 Current Affairs
World Environment Day 2026, hosted by Azerbaijan, primary highlighted the need for global action in response to:
Question 98 of 120 Science
A pea plant has the genotype Tt, where T represents tallness and t represents shortness. What phenotype will the plant express if T is dominant?
Question 99 of 120 Science
Which of the following observations best demonstrates how the transport system of a plant directly supports photosynthesis?
Question 100 of 120 Science
What does a low pH value indicate?
Question 101 of 120 Science
What is the main function of a convex lens in optical instruments?
Question 102 of 120 Reasoning
C, A, B, L, E and S live on six different floors of the same building. The lowermost floor in the building is numbered 1, the floor above it is numbered 2 and so on, till the topmost floor is numbered 6. C lives on an even-numbered floor but not on floor number 4. Only two people live between C and E. S lives on an odd-numbered floor but not on the lowermost floor. Only B lives immediately above E. A lives immediately below C. How many people live between L and A?
Question 103 of 120 Reasoning
The position(s) of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word OUTLAWRY is arranged in the English alphabetical order?
Question 104 of 120 Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'sand salt mom' is coded as 'on gf nc' and 'mom skill input' is coded as 'tk hn gf'. How is 'mom' coded in that language?
Question 105 of 120 Reasoning
Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter cluster)
Question 106 of 120 HP GK
Which bird species is described as abundant in Khirganga National Park?
Question 107 of 120 HP GK
What is the role of trunk routes in the transport network?
Question 108 of 120 HP GK
Which city serves as the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 109 of 120 HP GK
Himachal Pradesh's welfare scheme grants a monthly pension of ₹1,000 to widows living below the poverty line. If 1,850 beneficiaries are identified in a district, what would be the district's annual expenditure under this scheme?
Question 110 of 120 English
Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence below. Sara and I are going to the park. Would you like to come with _____?
Question 111 of 120 English
Select the option from the given alternatives that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given phrase. Something that cannot be expressed in words
Question 112 of 120 English
In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. Rearrange all the segments to form a coherent statement. of names to be drawn up and(E)/ it is not unusual for lists(F)/people mentioned on the lists(H)/cards to be sent to all the(G)
Question 113 of 120 English
Convert the following sentence to Simple Future Tense: The patient will not have died before the doctor arrives to begin the emergency procedure.
Question 114 of 120 English
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Famished
Question 115 of 120 English
Select the most appropriate proverb to substitute for the highlighted segment in the given sentence: Neha studies regularly because she knows that timely action prevents future problems.
Question 116 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित विकल्पों में से दिए गये वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द का चयन करें- जिसकी सीमा न हो
Question 117 of 120 Hindi
दिए गए विकल्पों में से कारक चिह्न प्रयोग की दृष्टि से शुद्ध वाक्य चुनें -
Question 118 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में लिंग संबंधी त्रुटि नहीं है?
Question 119 of 120 Hindi
मंत्री जी के कह देने भर से सड़क नहीं बन जाएगी क्योंकि... सर्वोचित लोकोक्ति से वाक्य का रिक्त स्थान पूर्ण करें--
Question 120 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का विलोम है- 'शिक्षक द्वारा दिया गया उपदेश आज भी मेरे लिए स्मरणीय है।'
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