1st Year Computer Board Pattern Paper 2026

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 80 × 0.5 = 40)

1. In online IDEs, we can write and run out code without ________ in our computer.
   1. Installing
   2. Creating
   3. Performing
   4. Detecting
2. If there are some flaws in data collection method, after analyzing such data the result would be more _________.
   1. Accurate
   2. Huge
   3. No result can be drawn
   4. Erroneous
3. Which of the following is a key characteristic of digital sources?
   1. They are always reliable
   2. They are accessible through the internet
   3. They cannot be updated
   4. They are usually printed
4. What should researchers identify during data collection?
   1. Types of data, sources, and methods used
   2. Types of clothes to wear
   3. Places to visit.
   4. Foods to eat
5. Sensors used for measuring humidity, air quality, air pressure, temperature and wind speed are called.
   1. Environment sensors
   2. Industrial sensors
   3. Motion detection sensors
   4. Measurement sensors
6. What type of attach involves cybercriminals impersonating trusted entities to deceive users into revealing sensitive information?
   1. Malware attack
   2. Denial of Service attack
   3. Phishing attack
   4. Insider threat
7. Trace method is used to ___________.
   1. Take input
   2. Hand simulate the execution algorithm
   3. Take a print
   4. Align margins
8. ________is used for internal testing and refinement.
   1. Alpha prototype
   2. Beta prototype
   3. Digital prototype
   4. Functional prototype
9. What will the following program do : for i in range (10,0,-1): print ('iteration no-',i)
   1. It will give error
   2. It will run 9 times
   3. It will run 10 times
   4. It will run 11 times
10. For accurate data collection, an existing data from ________ is acquired.
    1. Sampling dapartment
    2. Modeling techinques
    3. Meteorological department
    4. Educational department
11. Which of the following is an example of an electronic source?
    1. A physical newspaper
    2. An online database
    3. A printed book
    4. A handwritten letter
12. What does digital literacy help you do?
    1. Swim better
    2. Find, create, evaluate, communicate, and share digital content
    3. Drive a car
    4. Paint a picture
13. The sensors used to prevent unauthorized movement in restricted areas are called.
    1. Environment sensors
    2. Industrial sensors
    3. Motion detection sensors
    4. Resticted area sensors
14. What is the main advantage of asymmetric encryption over symmetric encryption?
    1. Faster encryption and decryption
    2. Simplified key distribution
    3. Non-repudiation
    4. Lower computational complexity
15. In the planning phase of computational artifact development following is included in.
    1. Logic
    2. Data Structures
    3. Control Structures
    4. Logic, Data and Control Structures
16. What is the purpose of a high-fidelity prototype?
    1. To quickly sketch ideas
    2. To closely resemble the final product for detailed testing
    3. To test market reactions
    4. To minimize use
17. The input () function treats the entered data as a set of _______.
    1. Digits
    2. Characters
    3. Symbols
    4. Arithmetic operators
18. Natural disaster prediction helps the people to take preventive measures against __________.
    1. Pandemic
    2. Cyclones
    3. Data analysis
    4. Temperature
19. What does "information" refer to in the context of computers?
    1. Raw data collected from various sources
    2. Data that has been organized, processed, or formatted
    3. A collection of random facts
    4. Unprocessed and unorganized data
20. What is a key benefit of using simulated data?
    1. It is always accurate
    2. It can be generated in huge amounts
    3. It requires no underlying models
    4. It eliminates the need for any data collection
21. The Blockchain network that is open for everyone to join is called.
    1. Public Blockchain network
    2. Private Blockchain network
    3. Permissioned Blockchain network
    4. Consortium Blockchain network
22. Which principle in Boolean algebra involves interchanging AND and OR operators while complementing variables?
    1. Absorption Law
    2. Identity Law
    3. Principle of Duality
    4. Distributive Law
23. There are two algorithms suppose A takes 1.41 milliseconds while B takes 0.9 milliseconds, which one of them is better considering all other things the same?
    1. A is better than B
    2. B is better than A
    3. Both are equally good
    4. None of the mentioned
24. Which approach helps mitigate risk and reduce the likelihood of costly errors?
    1. Risk reduction
    2. Iterative development
    3. Cost Saving
    4. Visualization
25. Python was first introduced in _________.
    1. 1990
    2. 1994
    3. 1992
    4. 2022
26. A linear regression model is a mathematical equation that allows us to predict a response for given _________.
    1. Predictor value
    2. Variable
    3. Intercepts
    4. Model
27. Why is it important to be aware of bias and misinformation in information sources?
    1. To ignore the information
    2. To accept all information as true
    3. To recognize the difference between facts and opinions
    4. To find entertainment
28. Why is it important to identify the difference between method and strategy in data collection?
    1. To mix them up
    2. To correctly achieve research goals
    3. To confuse researchers
    4. To write better stories
29. Exchange of information between IoT devices and end users is provided by.
    1. Cloud computing
    2. Big data analytics
    3. Embedded systems
    4. Communication protocols
30. Which software development model is characterized by iterative development and frequent updates throughout the project's lifecycle?
    1. Waterfall Model
    2. Agile Model
    3. Feasibility Model
    4. Design Model
31. Trace Tables are used to _________.
    1. dry run algorithm
    2. test if algorithm is giving expected output
    3. show the variables change
    4. a, b and c
32. What is a fundamental outcome of complex process design to meet the need of consumers?
    1. Consulting
    2. Industry
    3. Product
    4. Entrepreneur
33. _______ provide basic variable types as str, integer, float, etc.
    1. Print job
    2. Page break
    3. Python
    4. Procedure
34. Clustering algorithms are examples of __________.
    1. Classical learing
    2. Professional learning
    3. Unsupervised learning
    4. Cognitive learning
35. Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
    1. A photograph from the 1920s
    2. A scientific journal article analyzing data
    3. An encyclopedia entry on World War II
    4. A raw data set from a scientific experiment
36. How does prototyping benefit user experience assessment?
    1. By finalizing the product without user input
    2. By allowing users to test and provide feedback on the prototype
    3. By increasing the development cost
    4. By collecting large amounts of data
37. Fluid flow sensor is a type of.
    1. Environmental sensor
    2. Industrial sensor
    3. Motion detection sensor
    4. Climate control sensor
38. What does 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) require for user access?
    1. Two different passwords
    2. Two different encryption keys
    3. Two different authentication methods
    4. Two different user accounts methods
39. An algorithm can be represented through ___________.
    1. Flow charts
    2. Pseudo-codes
    3. Instructions in common language
    4. All of the mentioned above
40. What is a primary benefit of successful product development?
    1. Higher production costs
    2. Competitive advantage
    3. Increased complexity
    4. Lower customer satisfaction
41. '**' is used to represent __________.
    1. Division
    2. Floor division
    3. Multiplication
    4. Exponentiation
42. During summer people of hot regions consume more cold items. This information is called ___________.
    1. Parameter
    2. Population
    3. Statistics
    4. Random sample
43. What is a primary source of information?
    1. A textbook summarizing historical events
    2. A diary written by a historical figure
    3. A news report about a recent event
    4. An academic article analyzing past research
44. What is assessed in a data collection tool prototype?
    1. Final data analysis
    2. Key working and potential improvements of the tool
    3. Random sampling
    4. Cost efficiency
45. A digital ledger of transactions shared and maintained by network users is called.
    1. Database
    2. Accounting software
    3. Blockchain
    4. Network ledger
46. Which Agile model phase involves evaluating the software to identify and fix defects?
    1. Design
    2. Testing
    3. Deployment
    4. Requirements Gathering
47. Algorithms are evaluated using ___________.
    1. Correctness
    2. Efficiency
    3. a and b
    4. None of above
48. Prototypes share the common goal of providing valuable insights to improve the_______.
    1. Initial products
    2. Final products
    3. Revenue
    4. Expansion
49. We can design 2D geometrical shapes in Python, using _________.
    1. Operators
    2. Iterations
    3. Variables
    4. Turtle Graphics
50. A point where graph line meet the y-axis is called __________.
    1. Y-axis
    2. Y-intercept
    3. Y-coordinates
    4. Y-dimensions
51. Which activity is NOT involved in transforming raw data into information?
    1. Calculations
    2. Sorting
    3. Filtering
    4. Collecting
52. What is a research question?
    1. A method of data collection
    2. A type of digital content
    3. The goal to achieve after collecting and evaluating data
    4. A social media platform
53. Software that is permanently installed in an electronic machine is known as.
    1. System software
    2. Application software
    3. Machine software
    4. Firware
54. Which phase of SDLC focuses on understanding user expectations and identifying software requirements?
    1. Maintenance/Support Phase
    2. Deployment/Implementation Phase
    3. Requirement Engineering Phase
    4. Testing/Verification Phase
55. In computer science, the computational artifacts could include _________.
    1. Programs
    2. Simulations
    3. Videos
    4. Programs, Simulations and videos
56. 3D printers can transform digital designs into tangible objects in________.
    1. Physical prototype
    2. Paper prototype
    3. Prototype kits
    4. Beta prototype
57. If the program is unable to execute the next instruction, the program will reach the state of ________.
    1. Hang
    2. Reboot
    3. Shutdow
    4. Sleep
58. Supervised learning is one of the main category of __________.
    1. Statistical modeling
    2. Data waggling
    3. Data collection
    4. Evaluation modeling
59. How can you avoid plagiarism when using information from other sources?
    1. By copying text verbatim
    2. By always crediting the original author
    3. By using information without citations
    4. By sharing the information as your own
60. _________is a key requirement for conducting a qualitative interview.
    1. Planning and implementation
    2. Survey
    3. Talking with interviewee
    4. Data analysis
61. The cloud model that provides services to multiple organizations is known as.
    1. Public cloud
    2. Private cloud
    3. Community cloud
    4. Hybrid cloud
62. What type of encryption uses a single, secret key for both encryption and decryption?
    1. Asymmetric encryption
    2. Public-key encryption
    3. Symmetric encryption
    4. Triple DES encryption
63. A complexity of algorithm depends upon ____________.
    1. Time Only
    2. Space Only
    3. Both Time and Space
    4. None of above
64. What is the benefit of using high-fidelity prototypes for final validation?
    1. Limited usability testing
    2. Detailed testing with realistic details
    3. Ignoring user feedback
    4. Delaying product launch
65. Operator != is used for __________.
    1. Equal
    2. Logical AND
    3. Not equal
    4. Logical OR
66. Experimental design is a tool used to ___________ the result effectively.
    1. Add
    2. Evaluate
    3. Organize
    4. Test
67. What is the main advantage of print sources?
    1. They are always up-to-date
    2. They provide real-time updates
    3. They offer in-depth analysis and historical context
    4. They are easier to distribute
68. How is a method different from a strategy?
    1. Method is a goal; strategy is a process
    2. Both are the same
    3. Method is a process; strategy is a goal
    4. Method is a goal; strategy is unimportant
69. The Blockchain network that is most difficult to set up is.
    1. Public Blockchain network
    2. Private Blockchain network
    3. Permissioned Blockchain network
    4. Consortium Blockchain network
70. What are the two fundamental digits used in binary code?
    1. 0 and 2
    2. 1 and 3
    3. 0 and 1
    4. A and B
71. Which type of prototype focuses on layout, structure, and basic functionality?
    1. High-fidelity prototype
    2. Medium-fidelity prototype
    3. Low-fidelity prototype
    4. Functional prototype
72. A REPL means ____________.
    1. Read-Enter-Print-Loop
    2. Read-Exit-Print-Loop
    3. Read-Eval-Print-Loop
    4. Read-Evolve-Print-Loop
73. We can create our own database by generating some random number by using ____________.
    1. Python code
    2. Data code
    3. System code
    4. Pseudo code
74. What action should you take if you come across false or harmful information?
    1. Ignore it
    2. Share it widely
    3. Report it to the platform or authorities
    4. Use it in your research
75. What ensures consistency across qualitative interviews while allowing flexibility?
    1. Random sampling
    2. A structured questionnaire
    3. An interview guide
    4. A financial plan
76. The cloud model that provides best security of data is.
    1. Public cloud
    2. Private cloud
    3. Community cloud
    4. Hybrid cloud
77. Which phase of SDLC involves assessing whether the proposed software/system is feasible in terms of resources and budget?
    1. Design Phase
    2. Analysis Phase
    3. Feasibility Study Phase
    4. Coding Phase
78. What type of prototype demonstrates the core functionality and technical feasibility of a product?
    1. Proof-of-Concept prototype
    2. Beta prototype
    3. Digital prototype
    4. Paper prototype
79. We apply comparison with the help of _________ statement.
    1. For
    2. While
    3. If
    4. But
80. What should you do to respect copyright and intellectual property when using information for your work?
    1. Copy without credit
    2. Attribute and cite sources properly
    3. Ignore copyright laws
    4. Share freely without permission