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Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC / Class 12) Vocational Computer Technology under the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune — board subject codes JA / JB / JC practice questions are available now; exam metadata is being verified.

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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Computer Technology (Vocational) Exam

Codes JA/JB/JC

Official MSBSHSE vocational paper codes for Computer Technology I–III

MSBSHSE HSC vocational subject lists / board exam schedules

3 papers

Vocational Computer Technology structure (Web Designing, Database, Multimedia)

MSBSHSE/DVET Computer Technology course pattern (VOCA Vol. I)

~200 marks/paper

Historical total per paper (theory + practical + term work + project + IV + OJT)

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Subjects Syllabi Volume I scheme of examination

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Theory + practical

Each paper historically mixes written theory with heavy practical assessment

VOCA Computer Technology college/board pattern summaries

Not bifocal D9

Distinct from MSBSHSE bifocal Computer Science subject code D9

MSBSHSE bifocal vs vocational subject-code lists

English MCQ adaptation

This free local bank is not the official Higher Secondary paper format

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Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Computer Technology (codes JA/JB/JC) is a Class 12 three-paper vocational track with heavy practical weight (historically ~200 marks per paper with theory, practical, term work, project, IV, and OJT) and ~35% pass floor, covering hardware/networking, office automation, web, database, and multimedia — not a pure MCQ board paper and distinct from bifocal CS D9. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concepts, procedures, and safety fluency.

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1Which component is commonly called the main circuit board that holds the CPU, RAM slots, and expansion slots in a desktop PC?
A.Motherboard
B.Hard disk platter
C.Optical disc drive
D.UPS battery pack
Explanation: The motherboard is the primary printed circuit board that connects the processor, memory modules, storage controllers, and expansion cards so they can communicate.
2RAM in a personal computer is best described as which type of memory for running programs?
A.Volatile primary memory that loses contents when power is removed
B.Permanent secondary storage that never needs power
C.Only a backup copy of the BIOS firmware
D.A network protocol for file sharing
Explanation: Random Access Memory (RAM) is fast primary memory used while programs run; it is volatile, so its contents are lost when power is switched off.
3Which storage device typically provides non-volatile secondary storage with no moving parts and faster random access than a traditional hard disk?
A.Solid-state drive (SSD)
B.Floppy disk
C.CRT monitor
D.Mechanical keyboard
Explanation: An SSD uses flash memory chips for non-volatile secondary storage, has no spinning platters, and usually offers faster access than a traditional HDD.
4In vocational PC hardware labs, which unit converts mains AC power into the DC voltages required by the motherboard and drives?
A.SMPS / power supply unit (PSU)
B.Network interface card
C.Graphics accelerator only
D.Dot-matrix print head
Explanation: The switched-mode power supply (SMPS/PSU) converts wall AC into regulated DC rails (for example +12 V, +5 V, +3.3 V) that the system needs.
5Which connector family is most commonly used today for keyboards, mice, printers, flash drives, and many external devices on modern PCs?
A.USB
B.Centronics parallel only
C.Serial RS-232 only
D.VGA analog only
Explanation: USB (Universal Serial Bus) is the standard hot-pluggable interface for most modern peripherals, replacing older dedicated serial/parallel ports for many devices.
6When installing RAM modules, which statement is correct practice?
A.Match supported type/speed and seat modules firmly in the correct slots (often in matched pairs for dual-channel)
B.Force modules in reverse orientation if they do not fit
C.Install RAM only after applying mains voltage to bare pins
D.Any SODIMM will fit any desktop DIMM slot without adapters
Explanation: Modules must match the motherboard’s supported RAM type and speed, be oriented by the keying notch, and often installed in matched pairs for dual-channel performance.
7Which of the following best describes the role of a modem in a traditional PC setup?
A.Modulates/demodulates signals to send digital data over a communication line (for example telephone or cable link)
B.Stores the operating system permanently on magnetic tape only
C.Cools the CPU with liquid nitrogen
D.Replaces the need for any power supply
Explanation: A modem converts digital computer data into a form suitable for a transmission medium and back again (modulation/demodulation) so the PC can communicate over the line.
8The vocational syllabus introduces architecture ideas using the 8085 as a classic example. How many bits wide is the 8085’s primary data bus?
A.8-bit
B.16-bit
C.32-bit
D.64-bit
Explanation: Intel’s 8085 is an 8-bit microprocessor: its data bus is 8 bits wide (with a 16-bit address bus), which is why it is taught as a foundational architecture example.
9Which statement correctly distinguishes primary memory from secondary storage?
A.Primary memory (for example RAM) is fast and typically volatile; secondary storage (HDD/SSD) is non-volatile and used for long-term files
B.Primary memory is always slower than secondary storage
C.Secondary storage loses data whenever the monitor is turned off
D.RAM permanently stores documents even after a full power cut
Explanation: Primary memory is high-speed working memory (usually volatile RAM). Secondary storage holds programs and data long-term without continuous power.
10During PC assembly, which practice reduces electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage risk?
A.Work on a non-static surface, handle boards by edges, and use an ESD wrist strap when available
B.Drag feet on carpet then touch CPU pins deliberately
C.Place bare motherboards on foam packaging that generates static
D.Assemble the PC while standing in water near the PSU
Explanation: ESD can destroy chips. Grounding practices, edge handling, and anti-static precautions protect components during assembly and servicing.

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