Computer Hardware Quiz

Jane is building a desktop computer. She needs the part that connects all components together. What should she install first?

• Power Supply Unit

• Hard Drive

• Motherboard

• CPU

A user complains that their computer isn't booting and there’s no display. You suspect the processor isn’t seated properly. Where will you check?

• RAM slot

• PCIe slot

• CPU socket

• SATA port

During an upgrade, Martin adds a component to speed up the computer’s performance in multitasking. What component did he most likely add?

• DVD-ROM

• RAM

• Hard Disk

• VGA

A computer suddenly shuts down after running for several hours. You suspect it’s overheating. Which component helps prevent this?

• CMOS battery

• Heatsink and Fan

• RAM

• LAN card

Carla wants to transfer photos from her digital camera to the PC. What port should she use?

• VGA

• HDMI

• USB

• RJ-45

The monitor displays nothing, but the PC is running. Which component should you check first?

• Keyboard

• RAM

• Monitor cable

• Optical drive

Juan wants to upgrade storage to improve file saving and retrieval speed. Which upgrade is best?

• Replace RAM with higher capacity

• Replace HDD with SSD

• Upgrade GPU

• Install extra fans

You are asked to build a budget gaming PC. Which component is most crucial for graphic performance?

• Sound Card

• Motherboard

• Power Supply

• Graphics Card

When replacing a CMOS battery, what setting will most likely reset?

• Monitor resolution

• BIOS/Time settings

• File location

• Mouse sensitivity

A technician hears beeping sounds during startup. What does this indicate?

• Internet issue

• Power fluctuation

• Hardware diagnostic error

• Antivirus alert