📝 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 of a computer allows it to perform multiple types of tasks?
Question 2 of 120 Computer
A student wants to collaborate with classmates on a group project without meeting in person. Which computer application feature is most relevant to this need?
Question 3 of 120 Computer
Why do hybrid computers use both analog and digital components in their architecture?
Question 4 of 120 Computer
In which area does digital computer outperform analog computer?
Question 5 of 120 Computer
Consider a library wanting to track book borrowing patterns. According to the strict definition of a computer, which implementation is most appropriate?
Question 6 of 120 Computer
A research team wants to design a system that can instantly measure physical phenomena and convert the results into digital data for further computation. What is the primary challenge that a hybrid computer is designed to solve in this context?
Question 7 of 120 Computer
Which of the following is an input device that converts real-world visuals into digital data for computers?
Question 8 of 120 Computer
A student is comparing different secondary storage devices for a high-performance computer. Which characteristic typically distinguishes an SSD from a traditional hard disk drive?
Question 9 of 120 Computer
In a typical video conferencing setup, which input device is essential for transmitting the user’s voice to remote participants?
Question 10 of 120 Computer
Why would a school administration office likely choose a laser printer over an inkjet printer for its main office tasks?
Question 11 of 120 Computer
A student claims that increasing the number of bytes in memory improves the computer’s ability to store more complex data. How accurate is this statement, and why?
Question 12 of 120 Computer
Which of the following file format is commonly used to store scanned text documents?
Question 13 of 120 Computer
Which type of keyboard would be most suitable for a graphic designer who requires both portability and customizable function keys?
Question 14 of 120 Computer
Which statement most precisely differentiates the operational interaction mechanism of a light pen from that of a mouse in computer input systems?
Question 15 of 120 Computer
What is the main purpose of distributing software as shareware?
Question 16 of 120 Computer
Why is computer software essential for operating modern digital devices such as smartphones and laptops?
Question 17 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a 'site license' in computer software installation?
Question 18 of 120 Computer
Which is best explanation of the difference between hardware and software in a computer system?
Question 19 of 120 Computer
If a computer's system software is malfunctioning, what is a likely consequence?
Question 20 of 120 Computer
Which scenario shows the need for software in automation?
Question 21 of 120 Computer
Which best reflects the critical difference in data processing between hardware and software during high-volume financial transactions?
Question 22 of 120 Computer
Which statement best distinguishes hardware from software in a computer system?
Question 23 of 120 Computer
In multitasking, how does the operating system manage multiple tasks?
Question 24 of 120 Computer
Which of the following is a Linux distribution?
Question 25 of 120 Computer
How does changing file permissions impact file management within an operating system?
Question 26 of 120 Computer
When a multitasking operating system allocates CPU time to each application, what technique is most commonly used to switch between active processes?
Question 27 of 120 Computer
Which scenario best demonstrates a limitation of the Recycle Bin utility in file recovery?
Question 28 of 120 Computer
A user wants to customize which system icons appear on the Windows taskbar. Which built-in utility should they access to make these changes?
Question 29 of 120 Computer
Which option in MS Word aligns text evenly between the left and right margins of a paragraph?
Question 30 of 120 Computer
If a user wants to diversify word usage in a formal report using MS Word, how can the Thesaurus tool help in this scenario?
Question 31 of 120 Computer
What is the main function of the Thesaurus tool in Microsoft Word?
Question 32 of 120 Computer
Which Page Setup feature in Microsoft Word allows you to adjust the space between the text and the edge of the page?
Question 33 of 120 Computer
A user wants to open a recent document in MS Word but cannot find it listed in the 'Recent Documents' section. What is the most efficient way to open it?
Question 34 of 120 Computer
When you select an entire column and right-click, which of the following actions can you perform?
Question 35 of 120 Computer
What is the meaning of a Workbook in Microsoft Excel (2019 or later)?
Question 36 of 120 Computer
A data analyst working in Microsoft Excel has a dataset and wants to calculate the average sales for only the “East” region using an Excel formula. Which formula is correct?
Question 37 of 120 Computer
A financial analyst needs to summarize survey results in Excel to understand the distribution of employee satisfaction levels across multiple departments. Which statistical function would be most appropriate to quickly count the number of responses in each satisfaction category?
Question 38 of 120 Computer
A teacher wants to calculate total marks of students stored in cells B2 to B6. Which formula should be used in Microsoft Excel (2019 or later)?
Question 39 of 120 Computer
When printing handouts in MS PowerPoint, which setting lets you choose how many slides appear on each printed page?
Question 40 of 120 Computer
Which of the following actions best ensures that your changes to a PowerPoint presentation are not lost after editing?
Question 41 of 120 Computer
A business analyst wants to highlight trends in sales over four quarters. How do tables enhance the ability to detect such trends compared to plain text?
Question 42 of 120 Computer
Which view should you choose in MS PowerPoint to practice delivering your presentation with all animations and timings as they will appear to your audience?
Question 43 of 120 Computer
Which feature is most useful for removing unwanted outer portions of an image in Microsoft PowerPoint (Version 2019 or later)?
Question 44 of 120 Computer
In search engine systems, algorithms are used to organize and present information retrieved from the web. What is the main purpose of ranking in search engines?
Question 45 of 120 Computer
Which type of software does Google Chrome belong to?
Question 46 of 120 Computer
Which scenario best demonstrates the use of a recommendation algorithm on a social media platform?
Question 47 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes the main function of a router in a computer network?
Question 48 of 120 Computer
What is the primary purpose of Microsoft Edge software?
Question 49 of 120 Computer
How do search engines provide relevant results to users’ queries efficiently?
Question 50 of 120 Computer
A university must support both real-time video conferencing and large file transfers. Which combination of ISP factors best meets these needs?
Question 51 of 120 Computer
Which type of modem technology is most appropriate for providing high-speed broadband access in urban environments?
Question 52 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a digital footprint?
Question 53 of 120 Computer
Which practice is most effective for maintaining strong password security?
Question 54 of 120 Computer
Which statement about antivirus software is TRUE?
Question 55 of 120 Computer
A company wants to secure its online transactions using digital payment methods. Which practice best protects customer data when integrating UPI, net banking, and e-wallet systems?
Question 56 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a robust password creation policy?
Question 57 of 120 Computer
Which digits are used in the decimal number system?
Question 58 of 120 Computer
Which combination of basic logic gates can be used to construct a NAND gate?
Question 59 of 120 Computer
Which of the following best describes a key difference between a file system and a DBMS?
Question 60 of 120 Computer
Which logical operator in SQL is most suitable for selecting records where either one of multiple conditions may be true?
Question 61 of 120 Computer
How does a DBMS maintain data consistency when multiple users access the same data?
Question 62 of 120 Computer
Which of the following statements is FALSE about MySQL?
Question 63 of 120 Computer
A company plans to upgrade its database hardware without affecting its existing applications or logical data structures. Which feature of DBMS allows such changes to occur seamlessly?
Question 64 of 120 Computer
Which feature of a Database Management System (DBMS) most directly helps in maintaining data consistency across multiple users?
Question 65 of 120 Computer
Which control structure is commonly used to make decisions in web programming?
Question 66 of 120 Computer
What will be the output of the following PHP code? <?php for($i = 1; $i <= 5; $i++) { if($i == 3) { continue; } echo $i . " "; } ?>
Question 67 of 120 Computer
Which operator is used for string concatenation in PHP?
Question 68 of 120 Computer
A web designer wants to structure a document so that the main title is the most prominent, while subsection titles decrease in importance and size. Which approach would best ensure proper hierarchy and accessibility using HTML heading tags?
Question 69 of 120 Computer
In a web-based menu system, a switch statement is used to route users to different pages. What is a potential risk if break statements are omitted between cases?
Question 70 of 120 Computer
Which of the following statements about loops in PHP is FALSE?
Question 71 of 120 Mathematics
A shopkeeper sells 4 kg of apples at ₹30 per kg and another 4 kg at ₹50 per kg. Find the weighted average price per kg (in ₹) of the apples sold.
Question 72 of 120 Mathematics
Mohan invested ₹1320 at 3% per annum simple interest in a bank. What amount (in ₹) will he get after 3 years?
Question 73 of 120 Mathematics
The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is ₹40. Find the sum (in ₹).
Question 74 of 120 Mathematics
The following bar graphs show the number of laptops sold by five companies in two different years, 2024 and 2025. How many more laptops did Company D sell in 2025 compared to Company C in 2024? [Data: C(2024)=140, D(2025)=240]
Question 75 of 120 Mathematics
Simplify: $(1.5 \times 0.4 \div 0.08) \div 0.25$
Question 76 of 120 Mathematics
Simplify: $120 + [50 - \{20 \times (10 - 8)\}] + 40$
Question 77 of 120 Mathematics
Sam's monthly income is ₹2000. He spends 25% of his monthly income on rent. What is his rent payment (in ₹)?
Question 78 of 120 Mathematics
If a man were to sell his cycle for ₹1,494, he would lose 17%. At what price should he sell it to gain 17%?
Question 79 of 120 Mathematics
A retailer offers two successive discounts of 12% and K% on an item with a marked price of ₹2,500. If the final price of the item after two successive discounts is ₹2,068, find the value of K.
Question 80 of 120 Mathematics
Amar started a business investing ₹45,000. After 3 months, Sayed joined him with a capital of ₹60,000. After another 6 months, Sheron joined them with a capital of ₹90,000. At the end of the year, they made a profit of ₹33,000. Find the share of Sheron.
Question 81 of 120 Mathematics
A can do a piece of work in 18 days. B can do this work in 42 days. A started the work alone. After how many days should B join him, so that the work is finished in 15 days?
Question 82 of 120 Mathematics
Train A leaves station X at 6:00 a.m. and travels towards station Y at 60 km/h. Another train B leaves station Y at 7:00 a.m. towards station X at 90 km/h. The distance between X and Y is 540 km. At what time do the two trains meet?
Question 83 of 120 Mathematics
Raman has ₹580 in the form of denominations of ₹20, ₹10 and ₹5. If the number of ₹10 coins is 3 more than twice the number of ₹20 coins and ₹5 coins is three times the number of ₹20 coins. Find the total number of coins Raman has.
Question 84 of 120 Mathematics
The perimeter of a rectangle is 50 cm and one of the sides is 12 cm, find the area of the rectangle.
Question 85 of 120 Mathematics
A conical shape has a height of 24 cm and the radius of the base is 7 cm. If the cost to cover this conical shape is ₹29/cm², find the total cost to cover the curved surface area of this conical shape. (Use $\pi = \frac{22}{7}$)
Question 86 of 120 India GK
Which of the following correctly describes the constitutional requirement for parliamentary approval of a National Emergency under Article 352?
Question 87 of 120 India GK
Which of the following is a quantitative tool of monetary policy?
Question 88 of 120 India GK
The Andaman and Nicobar groups are separated by the ________.
Question 89 of 120 India GK
Which of the following officials in the Mughal administration was responsible for revenue and financial administration?
Question 90 of 120 HP GK
Hatu Peak, a famous tourist attraction, is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 91 of 120 HP GK
Under which Act did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood and become the 18th state of the Indian Union?
Question 92 of 120 HP GK
Which of the following is NOT an administrative division of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 93 of 120 HP GK
In Himachal Pradesh, 3,316 farmers were trained from 2014-15 to 2021-22 under which scheme for the development of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, spices, and flowers?
Question 94 of 120 Current Affairs
Which among the following civilian awards was conferred on Malayalam cinema actor Mammootty in 2026?
Question 95 of 120 Current Affairs
Which of the following Government of India schemes, extended until March 2030 in 2026, is specifically designed to integrate street vendors into the formal economy through collateral-free working-capital loans and incentives for digital transactions?
Question 96 of 120 Science
In January 2026, NITI Aayog released sectoral reports outlining pathways for the green transition of the cement, aluminium, and MSME sectors. The recommendations in these reports are primarily aimed at:
Question 97 of 120 Current Affairs
In 2026, Geneva was prominently associated with negotiations aimed at strengthening which aspect of global governance?
Question 98 of 120 Science
Which structure is primarily responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the human lungs?
Question 99 of 120 Science
Two heterozygous parents (Aa × Aa) are crossed. What is the probability that their offspring will have the recessive genotype aa?
Question 100 of 120 Science
Which of the following best describes the main difference between an element and a compound?
Question 101 of 120 Science
How many equal intervals are there between the ice point and steam point on the Fahrenheit scale?
Question 102 of 120 Reasoning
Mr. Rrr ranked 66th from the top and 9th from the bottom in his class. How many students are there in his class?
Question 103 of 120 Reasoning
Each letter in the word VOUCHSAFE is changed to the letter immediately succeeding it in the English alphabetical order, and then all the letters thus formed are arranged in alphabetical order. Which of the following letters will be third from the right in the new group of letters thus formed?
Question 104 of 120 Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘media log poet’ is coded as 'av lz gh' and ‘camp poet bat’ is coded as ‘sn po lz’. How is ‘poet’ coded in that language?
Question 105 of 120 Reasoning
Based on the English 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 district in Himachal Pradesh has a climate described as humid subtropical with mild winter, moist all seasons and long hot summer?
Question 107 of 120 HP GK
Which of the following is a major food crop of Himachal Pradesh?
Question 108 of 120 HP GK
Who was the first Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Himachal Pradesh Police?
Question 109 of 120 HP GK
A Himachal Pradesh initiative that aims to cut indoor air pollution while advancing gender equity would be best represented by the scheme providing LPG connections.
Question 110 of 120 English
Select the most appropriate preposition to fill in the blank: "He placed the vase carefully ________ the shelf to avoid breaking it."
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: "Speech delivered without preparation"
Question 112 of 120 English
In the given question, a statement divided into different segments is given. The first segment is fixed, rearrange the other segments to form a coherent statement: "Beneath the shattered bridge, / (P) weeds grew through cracks in the stone / (Q) the river murmured like a ghost / (R) its current carrying fragments of memory / (S) and the echo of footsteps long gone"
Question 113 of 120 English
Convert the sentence into Future Continuous Tense: "By next week, he will join the research team."
Question 114 of 120 English
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: "Apposite"
Question 115 of 120 English
In the following question, a statement has been given with highlighted text. You are required to replace the text with the correct proverb from the given alternatives: "While addressing the team, the manager emphasized that remaining stagnant in one’s career is as harmful as declining in performance — if you don’t move forward, you eventually fall behind. He further advised them that continuous learning and improvement are essential to stay relevant in today’s competitive world."
Question 116 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित वाक्यांश के लिए सार्थक शब्द का चयन कीजिए- “जिसका कोई शत्रु पैदा ही न हुआ हो”
Question 117 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित में से किस वाक्य में कारक संबंधी त्रुटि नहीं है?
Question 118 of 120 Hindi
दिए गए वाक्यों में से वचन के आधार पर बेमेल वाक्य पहचानें -
Question 119 of 120 Hindi
जब कोई बच्चा बहुत शोर करता है तो माँ कहती है कि उसने .................................। उचित मुहावरे से वाक्य पूर्ण करें--
Question 120 of 120 Hindi
निम्नलिखित वाक्य में रेखांकित शब्द का पर्यायवाची है- 'भगवान से मेरी यह विनती है कि सब खुश रहें।'
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