Lab Assistant - 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 Lab Assistant - 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: 4

Official Syllabus & Weightage

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

SubjectWeightageApprox. Questions
English10%10
Reasoning / Aptitude10%10
Subject-Based (Computer)70%70
Lab Management10%10

Lab Assistant - Computer Past Papers Pattern

Past papers of the Lab Assistant - 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 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Reasoning / Aptitude — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)
  • Subject-Based (Computer) — about 70 of 100 questions (70%)
  • Lab Management — about 10 of 100 questions (10%)

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. Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement.

  1. A. The data collected from all provinces is crucial for the census.
  2. B. The data collected from all provinces are crucial for the census.
  3. C. The data collected from all provinces were crucial for the census.
  4. D. The data collected from all provinces have crucial for the census.

Subject: English

Q2. What is the first software loaded into memory when a computer starts up?

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

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q3. What is the primary risk associated with running outdated software in a government computer lab in Quetta?

  1. A. Increased software cost.
  2. B. Reduced hard drive space.
  3. C. Exposure to known security vulnerabilities.
  4. D. Slower internet browsing speed.

Subject: Lab Management

Q4. Which unique identifier is assigned to a network interface controller for communication on a physical network segment?

  1. A. IP address
  2. B. MAC address
  3. C. Gateway address
  4. D. DNS server

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q5. All lawyers are professionals. Some professionals are teachers. Which conclusion is valid?

  1. A. All lawyers are teachers.
  2. B. Some teachers are lawyers.
  3. C. No lawyers are teachers.
  4. D. None of the above.

Subject: Reasoning / Aptitude

Q6. Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The committee, along with its chairman, were present at the important meeting regarding the CPEC projects.'

  1. A. Incorrect use of 'along with'
  2. B. Subject-verb disagreement
  3. C. Improper placement of 'important'
  4. D. Absence of an article before 'CPEC projects'

Subject: English

Q7. Which partition style is typically required for installing a 64-bit Windows operating system on a UEFI-based system?

  1. A. MBR
  2. B. GPT
  3. C. FAT32
  4. D. NTFS

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q8. What is a primary step for preventive maintenance of computer hardware in a lab setting in Pakistan?

  1. A. Regularly formatting hard drives to install new OS versions
  2. B. Ensuring proper ventilation and dust removal from CPU casings
  3. C. Applying strong adhesive tape to monitor screens
  4. D. Keeping all power cables unplugged when not in use

Subject: Lab Management

Q9. Which command-line utility is used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network?

  1. A. Ping
  2. B. Ipconfig
  3. C. Tracert
  4. D. Netstat

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q10. Which command-line tool is used to test the reachability of a host on an Internet Protocol (IP) network?

  1. A. Ping
  2. B. Tracert
  3. C. Ipconfig
  4. D. Netstat

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q11. Which component is primarily responsible for storing the BIOS firmware?

  1. A. RAM
  2. B. ROM
  3. C. CPU
  4. D. Hard Drive

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q12. Which sorting algorithm has a worst-case time complexity of O(n^2) but an average-case of O(n log n)?

  1. A. Quick Sort
  2. B. Merge Sort
  3. C. Selection Sort
  4. D. Bubble Sort

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q13. Which component of an operating system allocates system resources to various running programs?

  1. A. Process Scheduling
  2. B. Memory Management
  3. C. Device Drivers
  4. D. Application Software

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

Q14. The FIA's efforts aim to ______ crucial information from cybercriminals.

  1. A. elicit
  2. B. prevent
  3. C. suppress
  4. D. hinder

Subject: English

Q15. Which language is primarily used for managing and querying relational databases?

  1. A. SQL
  2. B. HTML
  3. C. CSS
  4. D. XML

Subject: Subject-Based (Computer)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What subjects are included in the Lab Assistant - Computer test?

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

How long is the Lab Assistant - Computer mock test?

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

Is the Lab Assistant - Computer mock test free?

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

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