ZA PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
SSC-II Pre-Board 2026
Computer: Objective
Candidate Sign_________________ Invigilator Sign.
Question A B C D
Windows
Which of the following is an example Adobe
1. of system software?
Microsoft Word Google Chrome Operating
Photoshop
System
To execute
To slow down To prevent
Why does an operating system use multiple To increase
2. process scheduling? processes
program applications
storage space
execution from running
efficiently
What will be the equivalent of (25)10 to
3. (?)2?
11001 10101 10011 11100
Which of the following logical Nonverbal
Boolean Verbal Logical Analytical
4. reasoning type requires solving patterns
Reasoning Reasoning
Logical
Reasoning
and shapes? Reasoning
If a function calculates the average of
three numbers but always returns zero, Compilation
5. what type of error is likely causing this
Syntax error Logical error
error
Run-time error
issue?
Which machine learning method is used Supervised Unsupervised Reinforcement
6. for training without labeled data? Learning Learning Learning
Deep Learning
It displays the It shows
Which of the following best explains frequency It compares relationships It visualizes a
7. the purpose of a histogram? distribution of categorical data between two database table
numerical data variables
Which cloud computing service model IaaS
SaaS (Software PaaS (Platform BaaS (Backend
8. provides virtualized computing
as a Service) as a Service)
(Infrastructure
as a Service)
resources over the internet? as a Service)
Natural
Which technology is used in both Language Virtual Reality
9. robotics and AI personal assistants?
Blockchain
Processing
3D Printing
(VR)
(NLP)
Using
How can students help bridge the Promoting Ignoring the Restricting
10. digital divide? digital literacy
technology only
issue internet access
personally
To increase
What is the primary purpose of a data To speed up the To recover lost To prevent
11. backup? internet data
computer
hacking
storage
Clear fonts, Overloaded abstract
How can graphics effectively convey Tiny,
12. event details?
relevant images,
unreadable text
with text and imagery
key details images without context
Enhances the Leads to Does not affect
How does bias affect the validity of Improves the
13. research findings? accuracy of data
credibility of misleading the validity of
the study results findings
ZA PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL
SSC-II Pre Board 2026
Computer: Subjective
Time allowed: 2.40 hours Total
Marks: 42
Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted /given spaces.
SECTION–B (Marks 22)
Q.2 Answers the following questions briefly. (2 x 11 = 22)
O What is the role of data visualization in the
i. Define deadlock with an example. 1+1 2
R data science process?
A user notices slow performance when running A company wants a system to quickly retrieve
multiple applications. What system software O customer data from a large database. Which
ii. 1+1 2
functions could be responsible, and what steps can R search algorithm is most suitable, and how
be taken? does it improve efficiency?
Perform Binary Subtraction using 1’s
O
iii. Compliment: 111000(Minuend) 2 Convert (2F08)16 to Octal and Binary. 1+1
R
100110(Subtrahend)
Enlist the scenario in which all the functionality is O Differentiate between System and Application
iv. 2 2
dealt by the frontend only. R software with examples.
Write down any four applications of Real-Time O How does blockchain technology ensure
v. 2 2
operating system. R security?
How does fraud detection benefit from machine O What are two ways students can responsibly
vi. 2 2
learning? R use social media when sharing information?
O Write down any TWO advantages of using an
vii. List any TWO characteristics of an algorithm. 1+1 2
R online computing platform over an offline one.
How does choosing the right research method
Why is it beneficial to break a program into O
viii. 2 impact decision-making in research? Provide 1+1
smaller modules? (Give any TWO reasons) R
an example.
What factors should be considered while selecting
O How does network monitoring help prevent
ix. a machine learning model for data analysis? 2 2
R cyber threats? Give any TWO justifications.
(Suggest any TWO).
How do differences in shape, center, and spread
O Why is email filtering important in protecting
x. help in understanding the characteristics of a 2 2
R users? Provide any TWO reasons.
dataset?
How can AI be used responsibly in law O
xi. 2 What is phishing, and how does it affect users? 1+1
enforcement? Enlist two suggestions. R
SECTION– C (Marks20)
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given along with each question.
Write down the significance of an
Q. operating system. Also, describe: a. File Discuss any five components of digital literacy with one
5 OR 5
3 management example of each.
b. Memory management
Identify the use of a searching algorithm.
Q. Suggest any five effective strategies to combat online hate
Compare the linear search with the binary 5 OR 5
4 speech.
search algorithm.
How do IoT and Blockchain work together How are HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and PHP
Q.
to improve cybersecurity? Support your 5 OR categorized into frontend and backend development? 5
5
answer with any five suggestions. Provide one reason for each.
Q. Given the following web form inputs, 5 OR Find error(s) in the following codes. 5
6 identify any syntax errors and correct <html>
<head>
them. <title>Bug in Array & Loop</title>
Form Inputs: </head>
Name: Amjad Ali <body>
Email: amjadali@gmail <h1>Bugs in Numbers</h1>
<script>
Date: 01/01/2024 const numbers = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
let output = "";
for (i = [Link]; i<0; i--;)
{
output += `<p>Number: $ {numbers[i]}</p>`;
}
[Link](output);
</script>
</body>
</html>