Grade 11 - CSS (Midterm Exam)

Which of the following is used to eliminate electrostatic discharge when working inside a computer?

• Screwdriver

• Wrist strap

• Compressed air

• Gloves

What is the main purpose of a sound card?

• Improve display quality

• Store operating system

• Process audio signals

• Connect to the internet

The RJ-45 connector is commonly used for:

• Power supply

• Keyboard connection

• Network cables

• Audio input

Which device forwards data only to the intended recipient in a network?

• Hub

• Switch

• Repeater

• Gateway

The 20-pin ATX power connector supplies power to which component?

• Printer

• Monitor

• Motherboard

• Modem

A router mainly connects:

• Peripherals to the CPU

• Two computers using USB

• Local networks to the internet

• CPU to RAM

Which of the following is an external peripheral?

• PCIe slot

• Sound card

• FireWire port

• AGP slot

What type of slot is ideal for modern high-end video cards?

• ISA

• PCI

• PCIe

• AGP

What does OHS stand for?

• Operational Hardware Standards

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Office Hardware Setup

• Organized Hardware System

Which network device prevents unauthorized access to a network?

• Switch

• Firewall

• Repeater

• NIC