PMS · PMS · 2026
Solved PMS 2026 GK practice set Q651-700 from the Sir Adnan 1000 one-liners booklet - hardware and software, CPU, RAM, ROM, LAN and WAN, IP address, VPN, firewall, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, IoT, AI, VR and AR MCQs with verified answers and explanations. A practice set for PMS Screening preparation, not an official past paper.
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A Sir Adnan one-liner booklet headed '1000- PMS 2026 GK / ONE-LINER (Origionally PMS SCREENING Syllabus BREAKDOWN)' from the monster-data 'PMS SCREENING 2026 GK UPDATED' pack (74 pp). This file publishes Q651-700 only, in the standard MCQ format with verified answers and explanations: 50 published, 0 dropped, 0 corrections, 1 note flag (Q673: Twitter was rebranded as X in July 2023; the booklet's 'Twitter' is retained as the platform's former name). GATE: see work/gate_pms1000_q651_700.py - max 1 of the first 5 stems in any single bank file at >=0.6 token similarity (758 bank files scanned), so new compilation, not a duplicate; no >=0.8 stem repeats against the earlier 1000-booklet files (Q1-650). Q701-1000 remain for later runs; the booklet PDF stays in work/pms-screening/.
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Correct Answer: Physical components of a computer
Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer: the parts you can touch, such as the keyboard, monitor, CPU and memory.
Correct Answer: Programs and applications
Software refers to programs and applications: the instructions that tell the hardware what to do.
Correct Answer: Keyboard, mouse, scanner
Input devices include the keyboard, mouse and scanner: devices that feed data into a computer.
Correct Answer: Monitor, printer, speakers
Output devices include the monitor, printer and speakers: devices that present the computer's results to the user.
Correct Answer: Central Processing Unit
CPU stands for Central Processing Unit: the processor that executes instructions and is called the brain of the computer.
Correct Answer: Random Access Memory
RAM stands for Random Access Memory: the temporary working memory that holds data and programs while the computer is running.
Correct Answer: Read Only Memory
ROM stands for Read Only Memory: the permanent memory that holds the start-up instructions and cannot normally be changed.
Correct Answer: All components of a computer
The motherboard connects all components of a computer: CPU, memory, storage and peripherals all link through it.
Correct Answer: Booting the computer
BIOS is responsible for booting the computer: it runs the power-on checks and starts the operating system.
Correct Answer: Manages hardware & software resources
The operating system manages hardware and software resources: it controls the CPU, memory, files and programs on behalf of the user.
Correct Answer: Windows, Linux, macOS
Examples of operating systems include Windows, Linux and macOS: the system software that runs a computer.
Correct Answer: Word processing
MS Word is used for word processing: creating, editing and formatting documents.
Correct Answer: Spreadsheets & data analysis
MS Excel is used for spreadsheets and data analysis: organising numbers in rows and columns and calculating with them.
Correct Answer: Presentations
MS PowerPoint is used for presentations: building slide shows to present information.
Correct Answer: Two or more computers
A network connects two or more computers: linked computers that can share data and resources.
Correct Answer: Local Area Network
LAN stands for Local Area Network: a network covering a small area such as a home, office or building.
Correct Answer: Wide Area Network
WAN stands for Wide Area Network: a network covering a large geographical area, such as the internet.
Correct Answer: A device on a network
An IP address identifies a device on a network: a unique numerical label for each connected device.
Correct Answer: Uniform Resource Locator
URL stands for Uniform Resource Locator: the address used to locate a resource such as a web page.
Correct Answer: Access websites
A browser is used to access websites: it retrieves and displays web pages.
Correct Answer: Electronic mail
Email stands for electronic mail: messages sent and received over a computer network.
Correct Answer: Remote storage & services
Cloud computing provides remote storage and services: data and applications delivered over the internet instead of a local machine.
Correct Answer: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Social media includes Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: platforms for sharing posts, photos and messages.
Correct Answer: Secure internet connection
A VPN is used for a secure internet connection: it encrypts traffic and hides the user's network location.
Correct Answer: Unauthorized network access
A firewall protects against unauthorized network access: it monitors traffic and blocks connections that are not allowed.
Correct Answer: Malware & viruses
Antivirus software prevents malware and viruses: it detects, blocks and removes malicious programs.
Correct Answer: Global Positioning System
GPS stands for Global Positioning System: the satellite system that gives a receiver's location anywhere on Earth.
Correct Answer: Data as light signals
Fiber optic cables transmit data as light signals: pulses of light travel through thin glass fibres.
Correct Answer: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Wireless networks include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: radio technologies that connect devices without cables.
Correct Answer: Malicious software
Malware refers to malicious software: programs designed to harm a computer or steal data, such as viruses and spyware.
Correct Answer: Fraudulent attempt to get sensitive info
Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to get sensitive information: fake messages that trick people into revealing passwords or bank details.
Correct Answer: HyperText Transfer Protocol
HTTP stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol: the protocol browsers use to fetch web pages.
Correct Answer: Secure version of HTTP
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP: the same web protocol protected by encryption (TLS/SSL).
Correct Answer: 32 bits
An IP version 4 address has 32 bits: four 8-bit numbers, written like 192.168.1.1.
Correct Answer: 128 bits
An IP version 6 address has 128 bits: a much larger address space than IPv4's 32 bits.
Correct Answer: Google Drive, Dropbox
Cloud storage examples are Google Drive and Dropbox: services that store files on remote servers accessed over the internet.
Correct Answer: Organized data
A database stores organized data: information arranged so it can be searched, sorted and retrieved.
Correct Answer: Structured Query Language
SQL stands for Structured Query Language: the language used to query and manage relational databases.
Correct Answer: Web page structure
HTML is used for web page structure: it marks up headings, paragraphs, links and other page content.
Correct Answer: Styling web pages
CSS is used for styling web pages: it controls colours, fonts, layout and spacing of HTML content.
Correct Answer: Interactive web pages
JavaScript is used for interactive web pages: it adds behaviour such as menus, forms and live updates.
Correct Answer: Data & communication
Encryption secures data and communication: it scrambles information so only authorised readers can use it.
Correct Answer: Ethernet (Cat5/Cat6)
The LAN cable type commonly used is Ethernet (Cat5/Cat6): twisted-pair cables that link devices to a local network.
Correct Answer: Networks & directs traffic
A router connects networks and directs traffic: it forwards data between networks, such as a home network and the internet.
Correct Answer: Devices within a network
A switch connects devices within a network: it forwards data to the right device inside a local network.
Correct Answer: Digital signals to analog & vice versa
A modem converts digital signals to analog and vice versa: it lets a computer's digital data travel over analogue lines and back.
Correct Answer: Internet of Things
IoT stands for Internet of Things: everyday devices connected to the internet that collect and exchange data.
Correct Answer: Artificial Intelligence
AI stands for Artificial Intelligence: computer systems that perform tasks needing human-like intelligence, such as learning and reasoning.
Correct Answer: Virtual Reality
VR stands for Virtual Reality: a computer-generated environment the user experiences, usually through a headset.
Correct Answer: Augmented Reality
AR stands for Augmented Reality: digital information overlaid on the real world, seen through a phone or headset.
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Built by GK360 from verified bank questions — every answer rechecked before publishing. Where the source printed no options, the answer options were prepared by GK360; the questions and correct answers are the verified originals.
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No. It is part 14 (Q651-700) of a Sir Adnan 1000 one-liner practice booklet prepared for PMS Screening 2026. It is published as paperType 'practice', never as a past paper, and the year 2026 is the booklet's label, not a claimed exam session.
RAM is Random Access Memory, the temporary working memory used while the computer runs; ROM is Read Only Memory, the permanent memory holding the start-up instructions.
An IPv4 address has 32 bits (four 8-bit numbers), while an IPv6 address has 128 bits, giving a far larger address space.
The source prints question + answer only, no options; the options are authored distractors under the 2026-10-28 single-format decision, so optionsSource is 'authored'.
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