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Q41.Which of the following is not a high-level programming language?

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A C / C++
B Java
C Fortran / Python
D Machine Language / Assembly
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Machine Language and Assembly language represent low-level programming languages that map directly to physical hardware architectures.

Q42.AI stands for ______?

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A Artificial Information
B Artificial Intelligence
C Actual Information
D None of these
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: B

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence. It refers to machines or systems that mimic human intelligence to perform cognitive tasks, learn from experience, and solve complex problems.

Q43.Which sorting algorithm has the best worst-case time complexity?

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A Merge Sort
B Bubble Sort
C Selection Sort
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Merge Sort features a guaranteed time complexity of O(n log n) in its worst, average, and best cases, which is highly efficient compared to Bubble or Selection Sort (O(n²)).

Q44.Which of the following operating system is based on open-source software?

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A UNIX
B Windows 2000
C Windows NT
D Linux
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: D

Linux is a prominent operating system family built on open-source software, meaning its source code is free to read, edit, and distribute.

Q45.Which data structure uses LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle?

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A Stack
B Queue
C Linked List
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A Stack is a linear data structure that adheres to the LIFO (Last In, First Out) principle, where the last added element is the first one removed.

Q46.Which one is an example of database designing software?

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A MS Word
B MS Excel
C MS Access
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Microsoft Access is a relational database management software included in the Microsoft Office suite, designed to create, query, and edit databases.

Q47.Which of the following is a feature of a relational database?

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A Stores data in tables with rows and columns
B Only allows sequential storage of data
C Does not support queries
D Uses key-value pairs exclusively
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

A Relational Database organizes and stores data in a structured tabular format of related horizontal rows and vertical columns.

Q48.The SQL command used to retrieve data from a database table is?

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A SELECT
B FETCH
C RETRIEVE
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

The SELECT statement is the standard SQL command utilized to extract and query specific data records from a database table.

Q49.Google Docs is an example of?

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A Operating System
B Web Browser
C Cloud-based application
D Antivirus Software
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Google Docs is a cloud-based web application that lets users create, edit, store, and collaborate on text documents over the internet.

Q50.Which programming language is most widely used for Large Language Models (LLMs)?

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A Python
B Java
C C++
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Python is the dominant language for developing and training Large Language Models (LLMs) due to its simple syntax and strong machine learning ecosystems (like PyTorch and TensorFlow).

Q51.LLM (Large Language Model) belongs to which field?

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A Cyber Security
B Database Management
C Artificial Intelligence (AI)
D None of these
Database Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Large Language Models (LLMs) are advanced neural network models that belong to the field of Artificial Intelligence, specifically Natural Language Processing (NLP).

Q52.In Artificial Intelligence (AI), which method is commonly used by an agent to achieve a goal from an initial state?

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A State-Space Search
B Data Compression
C Image Rendering
D None of these
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: A

In AI, a problem-solving agent moves from an initial state to a goal state by navigating a path through possible actions, a process known as State-Space Search.

Q53.Linux is an _____?

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A Operating System
B Hardware
C Software
D None of these
Operating Systems PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Linux is a highly popular, open-source Unix-like operating system kernel first released by Linus Torvalds in 1991.

Q54.Blockchain technology is primarily associated with which of the following?

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A Artificial Intelligence
B Cloud Computing
C Cryptocurrency and secure digital transaction
D Virtual Reality
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Blockchain is a decentralized, distributed digital ledger technology most famously utilized to secure cryptocurrencies and validate immutable digital transactions.

Q55.The term Artificial Intelligence was invented by?

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A Albert Einstein
B John McCarthy
C Geoffrey Hinton
D Alan Turing
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: B

John McCarthy widely regarded as the "Father of AI," coined the phrase "Artificial Intelligence" in 1956 for the historical Dartmouth summer conference.

Q56.Which of the following is the common language for Artificial Intelligence?

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A LISP
B JAVA
C Python
D None of these
Programming Basics PPSC

Correct Answer: C

Python is the most common language used for AI research and development due to its rich selection of mathematical and neural network libraries (NumPy, Scikit-learn, PyTorch).

Q57.What was the mode of AI widely used in 2025?

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A Generative AI
B Reactive AI
C Expert Systems
D Narrow AI
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Generative AI (capable of synthesizing text, imagery, and code dynamically) became the most ubiquitous, dominant model of artificial intelligence globally in 2025.

Q58.Which AI feature is used for upper body movements in robotics?

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A Helix Humanoid
B Generative AI
C Embedded AI
D Reactive AI
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Helix Humanoid is a specialized AI-powered kinematics framework designed to control and synchronize human-like robotic arm and torso movements.

Q59.If AI is embedded in robotics to perform real-time work, it is known as?

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A Embedded AI
B Reactive AI
C Generative AI
D Narrow AI
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: A

Embedded AI represents the integration of artificial intelligence algorithms directly into microcontrollers or local hardware to execute tasks in real-time.

Q60.Which type of AI is used for learning apps?

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A Robotics
B Computer Vision
C Chatgpt
D Expert Systems
Common Technical Terms PPSC

Correct Answer: C

ChatGPT is a prominent generative AI chatbot utilized extensively inside adaptive education applications to answer student queries, generate learning material, and explain concepts.