HST - Computer Mock Test

SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University

Official syllabus, paper pattern and past papers for the Sukkur IBA Community Colleges & Schools (SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University) test.

Practice for the HST - Computer mock test based on the exam conducted by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University. This free mock test follows the official syllabus and prepares you with realistic, exam-style multiple-choice questions written in simple Pakistani exam English. Use it to build speed, check your weak areas, and improve your score before the real test.

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Test Pattern

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Questions: 100
  • Subjects: 3

Official Syllabus & Weightage

The HST - Computer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Subject-Based (Computer).

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
English20%20
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Subject-Based (Computer)70%70

HST - Computer Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the HST - Computer test follow the official syllabus above. The practice questions on this page are built subject-by-subject on that same pattern, so the balance of English, computer, mathematics, general knowledge and reasoning items matches what candidates report seeing in previous papers.

  • English — about 20 of 100 questions (20%)
  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Subject-Based (Computer) — about 70 of 100 questions (70%)

Questions Preview

Real, exam-style multiple-choice questions already prepared for this mock test. Correct answers and detailed explanations are unlocked inside the test.

Q1. Which key uniquely identifies a record in a table and can reference a primary key in another table?

  1. A. Candidate Key
  2. B. Primary Key
  3. C. Foreign Key
  4. D. Super Key

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q2. Which type of attack exploits vulnerabilities in database queries to gain unauthorized access or manipulate data?

  1. A. Fork bomb
  2. B. Buffer overflow
  3. C. SQL injection
  4. D. Cross-site scripting (XSS)

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q3. Big O notation (e.g., O(n), O(log n)) is primarily used to describe an algorithm's?

  1. A. Time Complexity
  2. B. Space Complexity
  3. C. Execution Time
  4. D. Memory Usage

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q4. What software layer directly interacts with hardware components and provides services to application software?

  1. A. BIOS
  2. B. Operating System
  3. C. Device Driver
  4. D. Application Software

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q5. The concept of wrapping data and methods into a single unit is known as what in OOP?

  1. A. Encapsulation
  2. B. Inheritance
  3. C. Polymorphism
  4. D. Abstraction

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q6. Choose the most appropriate legal term to complete the sentence: 'After reviewing all the evidence, the judge granted an _________ to the defendant due to insufficient proof.'

  1. A. The judge granted an acquittal to the defendant.
  2. B. The judge granted a conviction to the defendant.
  3. C. The judge granted an indictment to the defendant.
  4. D. The judge granted a subpoena to the defendant.

Subject: English

Q7. Which cryptographic technique uses a single secret key for both encryption and decryption?

  1. A. Symmetric-key encryption
  2. B. Asymmetric-key encryption
  3. C. Hashing
  4. D. Digital Signature

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q8. If 5 workers can complete a task in 18 days, how many days will 9 workers take to complete the same task?

  1. A. 80
  2. B. 90
  3. C. 100
  4. D. 110

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q9. Statement: All Pakistani banks are secure. Some secure institutions are government-owned. Conclusions: I. Some government-owned institutions are Pakistani banks. II. All government-owned institutions are secure.

  1. A. Only conclusion I follows
  2. B. Only conclusion II follows
  3. C. Both I and II follow
  4. D. Neither I nor II follows

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q10. Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing and routing of packets across different networks?

  1. A. Transport Layer
  2. B. Network Layer
  3. C. Data Link Layer
  4. D. Application Layer

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q11. The concept of bundling data and methods that operate on the data within a single unit is known as?

  1. A. Encapsulation
  2. B. Polymorphism
  3. C. Inheritance
  4. D. Abstraction

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q12. Choose the most appropriate option to complete the sentence: The judge advised the lawyer _____ the evidence thoroughly.

  1. A. to examine
  2. B. examine
  3. C. examining
  4. D. examined

Subject: English

Q13. Which protocol suite is the foundation of the internet?

  1. A. TCP/IP
  2. B. HTTP
  3. C. FTP
  4. D. SMTP

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q14. In OOP, a class that cannot be instantiated directly but can be inherited by other classes is known as?

  1. A. Abstract Class
  2. B. Final Class
  3. C. Static Class
  4. D. Sealed Class

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q15. A car travels 200 km in 4 hours. What is its average speed?

  1. A. 40 km/h
  2. B. 45 km/h
  3. C. 50 km/h
  4. D. 55 km/h

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the HST - Computer test?

The official syllabus for the HST - Computer test by SIBA Testing Services (STS) / Sukkur IBA University covers: English, Reasoning / Aptitude, Subject-Based (Computer).

How long is the HST - Computer mock test?

This mock test is set to 90 minutes with 100 multiple-choice questions, matching the official pattern.

Is the HST - Computer mock test free?

Yes. You can practice the HST - Computer mock test for free on MCQsAI. Questions are generated in simple Pakistani exam English from the official syllabus.

Can I customise the syllabus for the HST - Computer test?

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