Preparing for the NCCIA Test 2026 (National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency — under FIA)? This practice set covers the NCCIA syllabus as seen in recent advertisements — Cybercrime, PECA 2016, NCCIA/FIA Act, Computer & IT, General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, English, Mathematics and IQ. Every question has 4 options, a verified answer and a detailed explanation to help you revise important concepts.
NCCIA Test Preparation 2026 — Pattern (Practice)
| Subject | MCQs (Practice) |
|---|---|
| Cybercrime, PECA 2016 & NCCIA Act | 12 |
| Computer & IT | 12 |
| General Knowledge & Pakistan Studies | 8 |
| Islamic Studies | 5 |
| English | 8 |
| Mathematics & IQ | 10 |
| Everyday Science | 5 |
| Total | 60 |
Time Suggestion: Try to solve in 60 minutes like the real NCCIA test.
Cybercrime, PECA 2016 & NCCIA Act (12)
Q1. PECA stands for?
Answer: A) Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act
Explanation: PECA was enacted in 2016 to prevent and investigate electronic crimes in Pakistan; it is the core law for NCCIA.
Q2. PECA was enacted in which year?
Answer: A) 2016
Explanation: The National Assembly passed PECA on 11 August 2016 and it came into force after presidential assent.
Q3. NCCIA stands for?
Answer: A) National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency
Explanation: NCCIA was established under FIA to investigate cybercrimes under PECA 2016, replacing the former NR3C.
Q4. Before NCCIA, which FIA wing handled cybercrime?
Answer: A) NR3C (National Response Centre for Cyber Crime)
Explanation: FIA’s NR3C was the dedicated cybercrime wing before NCCIA was notified as the successor agency.
Q5. Which section of PECA deals with “Unauthorized access to information system”?
Answer: A) Section 3
Explanation: PECA Section 3 criminalizes unauthorized access to an information system or data with dishonest intention.
Q6. Which section deals with “Cyberstalking” under PECA?
Answer: A) Section 24
Explanation: Section 24 of PECA defines and punishes cyberstalking — repeatedly contacting or monitoring a person online against their will.
Q7. Which section deals with “Electronic forgery”?
Answer: A) Section 13
Explanation: Section 13 punishes electronic forgery — making false electronic documents with intent to deceive.
Q8. Which section deals with “Offences against dignity of a natural person” (e.g., false accusations online)?
Answer: A) Section 20
Explanation: Section 20 punishes intentionally harming a person’s dignity by false information online — often called the “defamation” section of PECA.
Q9. Which section deals with “Offences against modesty of a natural person and minor” (e.g., sharing intimate images)?
Answer: A) Section 21
Explanation: Section 21 criminalizes sharing intimate images or videos of a person/minor without consent — a major PECA offence.
Q10. FIA was established in which year?
Answer: A) 1975
Explanation: Federal Investigation Agency was established on 13 January 1975 under the FIA Act, 1974.
Q11. FIA functions under which ministry?
Answer: A) Ministry of Interior
Explanation: FIA works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan.
Q12. What is the punishment for cyberterrorism under PECA Section 10?
Answer: A) Up to 14 years imprisonment or fine up to Rs. 50 million or both
Explanation: PECA Section 10 (Cyberterrorism) carries the harshest penalty — up to 14 years, reflecting its seriousness.
Computer & IT (12)
Q13. What does “phishing” mean?
Answer: A) Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
Explanation: Phishing is a cybercrime where attackers send fake emails/websites to steal passwords or banking details.
Q14. What is “ransomware”?
Answer: A) Malware that encrypts data and demands ransom to decrypt
Explanation: Ransomware locks a victim’s files and asks for payment, often in cryptocurrency, to restore access.
Q15. What does VPN stand for?
Answer: A) Virtual Private Network
Explanation: VPN creates an encrypted tunnel over the internet to hide IP and secure data.
Q16. What is a “firewall”?
Answer: A) Network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
Explanation: Firewalls filter traffic based on rules to block unauthorized access.
Q17. What does “2FA” mean?
Answer: A) Two-Factor Authentication
Explanation: 2FA adds a second layer (e.g., OTP) beyond password to secure accounts.
Q18. What is “IP address”?
Answer: A) Unique numerical identifier for a device on a network
Explanation: Example: 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or 2001:0db8::1 (IPv6).
Q19. What is “SQL injection”?
Answer: A) Attack that injects malicious SQL code into a database query
Explanation: Hackers use SQL injection to steal or manipulate database data.
Q20. What does “HTTPS” mean?
Answer: A) HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
Explanation: HTTPS encrypts data between browser and server using SSL/TLS; look for the padlock icon.
Q21. What is “dark web”?
Answer: A) Part of the internet not indexed by search engines and requires special software to access
Explanation: Dark web is intentionally hidden and often used for illegal activities; it is accessed via Tor.
Q22. What is “botnet”?
Answer: A) Network of infected computers controlled remotely by an attacker
Explanation: Botnets are used for DDoS attacks, spamming and data theft.
Q23. What is the difference between “hacker” and “cracker”?
Answer: A) Hacker explores systems (can be ethical), cracker breaks security maliciously
Explanation: Ethical hackers help secure systems; crackers have criminal intent.
Q24. What is “digital forensics”?
Answer: A) Scientific examination of digital devices to find evidence for investigation
Explanation: NCCIA uses digital forensics to recover deleted data and trace cybercriminals.
General Knowledge & Pakistan Studies (8)
Q25. Who is called the Father of the Nation in Pakistan?
Answer: A) Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Explanation: Founder of Pakistan, born 25 December 1876 in Karachi.
Q26. When did Pakistan become an Islamic Republic?
Answer: A) 23 March 1956
Explanation: First Constitution of 1956 declared Pakistan an Islamic Republic.
Q27. The national flower of Pakistan is?
Answer: A) Jasmine
Explanation: Jasmine (Chameli) is the national flower.
Q28. The headquarters of INTERPOL is in?
Answer: A) Lyon
Explanation: INTERPOL (International Criminal Police Organization) is headquartered in Lyon, France, while the UN is in New York.
Q29. Who discovered Penicillin?
Answer: A) Alexander Fleming
Explanation: Discovered penicillin in 1928 from Penicillium mould.
Q30. The largest ocean in the world is?
Answer: A) Pacific Ocean
Explanation: Covers about 30% of Earth’s surface.
Q31. Which country is called “Land of Thousand Lakes”?
Answer: A) Finland
Explanation: Finland has about 188,000 lakes.
Q32. Who invented the telephone?
Answer: A) Alexander Graham Bell
Explanation: Patented the telephone in 1876.
Islamic Studies (5)
Q33. Fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory in?
Answer: A) 2 AH
Explanation: Prescribed in Sha’ban 2 AH before the Battle of Badr.
Q34. Treaty of Hudaibiyah took place in?
Answer: A) 6 AH
Explanation: Signed in Dhu al-Qi’dah 6 AH.
Q35. Battle of Uhud was fought in?
Answer: A) 3 AH
Explanation: Fought in Shawwal 3 AH near Mount Uhud.
Q36. Which Surah is called Umm-ul-Kitab?
Answer: A) Surah Al-Fatiha
Explanation: Mother of the Book, recited in every prayer.
Q37. Total verses in Surah Al-Baqarah?
Answer: A) 286
Explanation: Longest Surah with 286 verses.
English (8)
Q38. Choose the correctly spelled word related to investigation.
Answer: A) Surveillance
Explanation: Surveillance is the correct spelling — close observation of a person or place, a key term in investigation.
Q39. Synonym of ‘Diligent’ is?
Answer: A) Hardworking
Explanation: Diligent means careful and hardworking.
Q40. He is junior ___ me.
Answer: A) to
Explanation: Junior takes ‘to’.
Q41. She has been living here ___ 2020.
Answer: A) since
Explanation: Since for point in time.
Q42. Active to Passive: “He writes a letter.”
Answer: A) A letter is written by him.
Explanation: Simple present passive: is + past participle.
Q43. Fill: He is afraid ___ dogs.
Answer: A) of
Explanation: Afraid of.
Q44. Choose the correctly spelled word related to office procedure.
Answer: A) Bureaucracy
Explanation: Bureaucracy is the correct spelling — system of administration with many rules, a frequent spelling trap in competitive exams.
Q45. One word for “a person who loves mankind”?
Answer: A) Philanthropist
Explanation: Philan = love, anthropos = mankind.
Mathematics & IQ (10)
Q46. What is 15% of 240?
Answer: A) 36
Explanation: 15% of 240 = 0.15×240 =36.
Q47. If 5x = 45, then x = ?
Answer: A) 9
Explanation: 45 ÷5 =9.
Q48. The average of 12, 18 and 30 is?
Answer: A) 20
Explanation: (12+18+30)=60 ÷3=20.
Q49. A shopkeeper bought for Rs.1200 and sold for Rs.1440. Profit % is?
Answer: A) 20%
Explanation: Profit 240 on 1200 =20%.
Q50. If speed is 60 km/h, distance in 2.5 hours is?
Answer: A) 150 km
Explanation: 60×2.5=150 km.
Q51. What is the next number: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?
Answer: A) 80
Explanation: Each term doubles: 40×2=80.
Q52. The value of 7² + 24² is?
Answer: A) 625
Explanation: 49+576=625 (7-24-25 triangle).
Q53. If A:B = 2:5 and total is 140, B is?
Answer: A) 100
Explanation: 2+5=7, B=5/7×140=100.
Q54. What is 3/5 of 150?
Answer: A) 90
Explanation: 3/5×150=90.
Q55. If a triangle has base 10 and height 6, its area is?
Answer: A) 30
Explanation: ½×10×6=30.
Everyday Science (5)
Q56. Which vitamin is essential for blood clotting?
Answer: A) Vitamin K
Explanation: Vitamin K helps in synthesis of clotting factors.
Q57. Acid rain is caused by?
Answer: A) Sulfur dioxide and Nitrogen oxides
Explanation: They form sulfuric and nitric acids in rain.
Q58. The chemical formula of water is?
Answer: A) H2O
Explanation: Two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen.
Q59. The human heart has how many chambers?
Answer: A) 4
Explanation: Two atria and two ventricles.
Q60. Which organ purifies blood?
Answer: A) Kidney
Explanation: Kidneys filter blood and remove waste as urine.
How to Use This NCCIA Practice Set
- Solve 60 MCQs in 60 minutes like the real NCCIA test — no mobile help.
- Check answers with detailed explanations — understand the concept, don’t just memorize.
- Mark weak subjects (e.g., Cybercrime, Computer, English) and revise those chapters.
- For NCCIA, focus most on Cybercrime/PECA (Q1-12) and Computer/IT (Q13-24) — these are 40% of the test and most students find them difficult.
- Re-attempt after 3 days — especially Transport Rules if you are also preparing for Transport Inspector.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the official NCCIA paper?
No. This is an independent, fresh important practice set for preparation only. For the official syllabus and paper, see npftas.pk and your roll number slip.
Will these 60 questions repeat in the NCCIA test?
No guarantee. This set is based on the recent NCCIA syllabus outline (PECA, Cybercrime, IT) and most-asked concepts, but NCCIA can change the paper anytime.
Is there negative marking in NCCIA?
No negative marking has been mentioned in recent NCCIA advertisements. Follow the instructions on your roll number slip on exam day.
Last reviewed: 24 September 2026 by SirNadir.com editorial team. Found a correction? Comment with the exact wording — we correct within 24 hours.


