Storage · solved example
A hard disk drive is an example of which type of memory?
- Secondary storageCorrect
- Cache memory
- Register
- Primary memory
Solution
A hard disk is secondary (non-volatile) storage; RAM and registers are primary memory.
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Computer Aptitude for ECGC PO
ECGC PO sets 20 Computer Aptitude questions for 20 marks in the Online Examination: Objective Test, so it is worth planning your preparation around the topics below.
20 questions20 marks3 topics
How to approach Computer Aptitude in ECGC PO
A small, finite and highly repetitive syllabus — fundamentals, MS Office, networking and security basics — which makes it among the fastest marks in the paper. Learn the standard terms once and the questions become near-automatic.
Weightage in the paper
How much Computer Aptitude is worth in each ECGC PO stage, from the official pattern.
| Stage | Questions | Marks | Time | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Examination: Objective Test | 20 | 20 | 10 min | 10% |
Computer Aptitude syllabus for ECGC PO
Every topic in the official syllabus. The linked ones open a set of solved questions you can practise straight away.
- Computer fundamentals and terminology
- Hardware, software and operating systems
- Internet, networking and security basics
Sample Computer Aptitude questions with solutions
Written to the ECGC PO pattern, with the answer key and the method behind it — a look at how the section is actually set before you drill the full topic sets.
Memory · solved example
RAM stands for:
- Random Access MemoryCorrect
- Read Access Memory
- Rapid Access Module
- Run Access Memory
Solution
RAM stands for Random Access Memory, the computer's volatile working memory.
Operating systems · solved example
Which of the following is an example of an operating system?
- MS Word
- LinuxCorrect
- Oracle
- Google Chrome
- Photoshop
Solution
Linux is an operating system, the software that manages a computer's hardware and other programs. MS Word and Photoshop are applications, Oracle is a database and Google Chrome is a web browser.
Memory · solved example
Which of these is a volatile memory that loses its contents when power is switched off?
- ROM
- RAMCorrect
- Hard disk
- Pen drive
Solution
RAM is volatile and loses its contents when power is cut; ROM and storage devices retain data.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Computer Aptitude questions are asked in ECGC PO?
ECGC PO 2026 cycle (notification awaited) sets 20 Computer Aptitude questions for 20 marks in the Online Examination: Objective Test.
Is there negative marking for Computer Aptitude in ECGC PO?
Yes. ECGC PO deducts one fourth of a mark for each wrong answer, Computer Aptitude included, so unsure guesses cost you. One fourth of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which Computer Aptitude topics matter most for ECGC PO?
The ECGC PO syllabus lists Computer fundamentals and terminology, Hardware, software and operating systems, Internet, networking and security basics. Weight your revision towards the ones you are weakest on and confirm the emphasis against the paper analysis for recent cycles.
How can I practise Computer Aptitude for ECGC PO free?
Every Computer Aptitude question on this site is free and written to the exam pattern. Use the topic drills for instant-feedback practice, the daily quiz to keep the section warm, and the ECGC PO mock tests to sit it under a real clock with negative marking.