Diagnostic Computing Entry Tests

The Computing Diagnostic Tests by PLS Academy are designed to help students evaluate their preparation for entry tests in Computer Science and related fields, including NUST NET, FAST, ECAT, and NTS exams. Covering essential topics like programming, algorithms, data structures, computer fundamentals, and logical reasoning, these tests help students identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas that need improvement. Detailed feedback after each test allows aspirants to refine their problem-solving skills, focus on high-yield topics, and plan targeted revision. Regular practice of computing diagnostic tests enables students to track progress, enhance speed and accuracy, and optimize their preparation strategy for top performance in engineering and computing entry tests.

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Computing Diagnostic Test

Topic: Computing Diagnostic Test

Quiz Contains: 30 MCQs

Mathematics = 10

Physics = 7

Computer Sciences = 7

English = 6

Time Duration: 30 Minutes

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1 / 30

In a right angled triangle ABC with right angle at B, which one of the following statements is true?

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 – c^2 = b^2

a^2 + c^2 = b^2

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

2 / 30

The base vertices of an isosceles triangle PQR are Q(1,3) and R(-2,7). The vertex P can be.

(1,6)

(5/6,6)

(1/2,6)

(2,6)

3 / 30

What is another name for a computer Bug?

Virus

Error

Malware

None of the above

4 / 30

The conditional Operator requires?

One operand

Two operand

Three operand

Four Operand

5 / 30

A flat coil of wire having 5 turns has an inductance, L. The inductance of a similar coil having 20 turns is:

Elimination Tool

A) 16L

B) L/4

C) uL

D) L

6 / 30

In order to achieve accuracy, the slide wire of a potentiometer should be:

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A) As long as possible

B) As short as possible

C) Neither too small neither too large

D) Very thick

7 / 30

Find the derivative of 3^(2x).

2ln(3) × 3^(2x)

In(3) × 3^(2x)

2x × 3^(2x)

In(2) × 3^(2x)

8 / 30

In the expansion of (3x-1/x²)¹⁰,the 5^th term from the end is:

16486/x^5

13486/x^5

17010/x^5

None of these

9 / 30

Pⁿ_r=

n!/(n+r)!

n/(n-r)

n!/(n+1)

n!(n-r)!

10 / 30

Joint equation of lines perpendicular to lines represented by x² – 2xy – y² = 0:

x2 + 2xy – y2 = 0

x2 – 2xy – y2 = 0

x2 – 2xy + y2 = 0

x2 + 2xy + y2 = 0

11 / 30

tan and cos are negative in which quadrant?

III

12 / 30

Spot the Error

At any moment Martian air might draw his soul from him, as marrow comes from a white bone.

Martian

from him

comes from a

marrow

13 / 30

If two particles collide with one anti particle the resultant will give

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A) One particle, one anti particle

B) Total annihilation

C) One antiparticle only

D) None of these

14 / 30

Answer to the passage:

A four-person crew from Classic Colors is painting Mr Ahmed’s house. Ahmed is painting the front of the house. Maira is in the alley behind the house painting the back. Ayesha is painting the window frames on the north side, Hamza is on the south. If Ahmed switches places with Ayesha, and Ayesha then switches places with Hamza, where is Hamza?

in the alley behind the house

on the north side of the house

in front of the house

on the south side of the house

15 / 30

Fill in the blank with the correct option:

Tweezers ____ always useful to handle small objects.

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A) is

B) are

C) will

D) may

16 / 30

#include

int main() {

unsigned int x = 5;

int y = -10;

if (x + y > 0) {

printf(“Positive\n”);

} else {

printf(“Negative\n”);

}

return 0;

}

What is the output of this code?

Positive

Negative

Compiler warning

Undefined behavior

17 / 30

The extraneous root of the equation 2+√x+2=x is:

x=1

x=2

x= -2

None of these

18 / 30

In the given figure, the average translational kinetic energy per molecule of an ideal gas depends upon its

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A) volume

B) pressure

C) molecule type

D) absolute temprature

19 / 30

Which short key is used to open the window Help in MS Word document

F11

20 / 30

The attribute on the left-hand side of the arrow in a functional dependency is the

Candidate Key

Determinant

Foreign Key

Primary Key

21 / 30

The time required for the fetching and execution of one simple machine instruction is

Delay time

CPU cycle

Real time

Seek time

22 / 30

In Young’s Double slit experiment, if the spacing between the slit is doubled and the linear distance from the screen is reduced to one half then the spacing between the two adjacent bright fringes will be ____ of actual value.

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A) Remains same

B) Reduce to one half

C) Reduce to one quarter

D) Increase to twice

23 / 30

An electron moving with velocity v has momentum 3 x 10 -26 Kg.m/s. The de Broglie wavelength associated with it is ______. Value of h = 6.63 x 10-34 is.

Elimination Tool

A) 24.1 nm

B) 22.14 m

C) 22.1 nm

D) 22.1 mm

24 / 30

What is the strength of the magnetic field known as?

Elimination Tool

A) Flux

B) Density

C) Magnetic strength

D) Magnetic flux density

25 / 30

Which of the following loops is a post-test loop?

for loop

while loop

do-while loop

Nested loop

26 / 30

Complete the sentence by choosing the most appropriate option, from the given lettered choices (A to E) below:

The tree must ______ planted over fifty years ago.

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A) been

B) be been

C) would been

D) have been

27 / 30

A, G, H are in

A.P.

G.P.

H.P.

none of these

28 / 30

Find an error in the following sentence.

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A) We are trying

B) To locate the

C) Historical city for

D) The past two years.

29 / 30

if f(x=1/x)=x, then f(x) is equal to

1/x+1

1/x-1

x/x+1

30 / 30

SPOT THE ERROR:

If I went to the police, they will want me to describe him.

Went

The

Will

Describe

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