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BCS Preliminary Computer Awareness Questions
Practise computer awareness (computer knowledge) for the Bangladesh Civil Service Preliminary Test: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Computer Awareness practice
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Q1.What does URL stand for?
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Answer: A — Uniform Resource Locator
A URL is the address of a resource on the web.
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Q2.Which protocol is used to send email?
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Answer: A — SMTP
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) sends email.
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Q3.Which shortcut copies selected text in most applications?
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Answer: C — Ctrl + C
Ctrl + C copies; Ctrl + V pastes; Ctrl + X cuts; Ctrl + Z undoes.
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Q4.Phishing is:
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Answer: C — A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
Phishing tricks users into revealing passwords or financial details.
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Q5.The full form of HTTP is:
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Answer: B — HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP transfers web pages.
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Q6.Which device connects different networks and routes data between them?
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Answer: C — Router
A router forwards packets between networks.
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Q7.Which of these is an operating system?
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Answer: D — Linux
Linux is an operating system kernel (with distributions such as Ubuntu).
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Q8.Which of the following is an input device?
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Answer: B — Keyboard
A keyboard sends data into the computer.
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Q9.1 kilobyte (KB) in binary units equals:
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Answer: D — 1,024 bytes
In binary (KiB) usage, 1 KB = 2¹⁰ = 1,024 bytes.
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Q10.RAM is a type of:
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Answer: B — Volatile memory
RAM loses its contents when power is off — it is volatile.
How to approach computer awareness questions
Revise hardware vs software, memory types, number systems, common shortcuts, networking devices and internet protocols. Security terms (phishing, firewall, malware) are asked often.
About BCS Preliminary
Bangladesh Civil Service Preliminary Test — conducted by Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC). The preliminary screening test for Bangladesh’s civil service cadres.
Original practice questions written for this site in the style and difficulty of each exam’s syllabus. They are not past papers and the site is not affiliated with any exam body. Exam patterns, marking schemes and syllabi change — always check the latest official notification.
BCS Preliminary practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |