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Quiz on Advance Computer Hardware

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?

a)

ROM BIOS

b)

CPU

c)

boot.ini

d)

CONFIG.SYS

2.

Which of the following memories is a shared memory?

a)

L1 Cache

b)

L2 Cache

c)

L3 Cache

d)

All the above

3.

Which component is often referred to as the “brain” of the computer?

a)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

b)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

d)

Motherboard

4.

What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

a)

Storing data and applications

b)

Running software programs

c)

Connecting and allowing communication between all other components

d)

Providing internet connectivity

5.

What type of memory is used for temporary storage of data that the CPU needs to access quickly?

a)

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

b)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

d)

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

6.

Which storage device provides permanent storage for data, applications, and the operating system?

a)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

b)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c)

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d)

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

7.

What is the role of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a computer?

a)

Executing instructions and processing data

b)

Providing internet connectivity

c)

Rendering images, videos, and animations

d)

Storing and accessing data quickly

8.

Which of the following is a Non-Volatile Memory?

a)

Cache Memory

b)

RAM Memory

c)

Register Memory

d)

Hard Disk Drive

9.

Which of the following is a Volatile Memory?

a)

CPU Cache

b)

Pen Drive

c)

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

d)

SD Card

10.

What type of memory is lost when the computer is turned off?

a)

Read-Only Memory (ROM)

b)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

d)

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

11.

What are expansion cards used for in a computer?

a)

Providing power to the CPU

b)

Increasing the storage capacity of the computer

c)

Adding extra functionalities to the computer

d)

Cooling the computer components

12.

Which port allows the computer to connect to a network and access the internet?

a)

PS/2 Port

b)

Optical S/PDIF Port

c)

RJ-45 Port

d)

Parallel Port

13.

Which of the following is not a Digital output?

a)

DVI

b)

VGA

c)

HDMI

d)

Optical S/PDIF

14.

Which of the following ports provide options for both charging and data transfer in modern Laptops?

a)

USB Type A

b)

eSata Port

c)

HDMI Port

d)

USB Type C

15.

NVMe SSD uses which of the following interface?

a)

SATA

b)

IDE

c)

PCI

d)

All the above

16.

Which storage device uses magnetic storage to store data?

a)

Solid-State Drive (SSD)

b)

Optical Drive

c)

Random Access Memory (RAM)

d)

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

17.

What is a HUB?

a)

Software

b)

Computing Device

c)

Network Device

d)

Calculating Device

18.

Identify among the following which is mainly used to host web site.

a)

Mail Server

b)

Web Server

c)

Database Server

d)

None of the above

19.

Identify the full form of HTTP?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol

b)

HyperText Transfer Package

c)

Hyper Transfer Text Package

d)

Hyper Transfer Text Practice

20.

Which of the following runs on computer hardware and serves as platform for other software to run on?

a)

Operating System

b)

Application Software

c)

System Software

d)

All the above

21.

Interface that consists of things like program counter, registers, interrupts and terminals.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Data

d)

None

22.

Which of the following OS does not implement multitasking truly?

a)

Windows 98

b)

Windows NT

c)

Windows XP

d)

MS DOS

23.

Which is not the function of an OS?

a)

Memory management

b)

Disk management

c)

Application management

d)

Virus protection

24.

Which one of the following network devices stores the IP addresses?

a)

Router

b)

Hub

c)

Both a and b

d)

None of the above

25.

Which of the following is a primary memory?

a)

RAM

b)

Floppy Disk

c)

Hard Disk

d)

DVD

26.

Which among these are largest motherboard form factors?

a)

Micro-ATX

b)

Mini-ITX

c)

ATX

d)

E-ATX

27.

Which one of the following is not a typical CPU Brand?

a)

Intel

b)

AMD

c)

Nvidia

d)

IBM

28.

Which one of the following is not a Computer Motherboard Brand?

a)

MSI

b)

ASRock

c)

D-Link

d)

Intel

29.

A device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks

a)

Modem

b)

Router

c)

Switch

d)

Hub

30.

Which among the following is of at-most important for storing BIOS settings.

a)

CMOS Battery

b)

Power Adapter

c)

Backup Battery

d)

None of the above

31.

A network security device that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies

a)

Antivirus

b)

Firewall

c)

Gateway

d)

None of the above

32.

DNS Stands for

a)

Domain Name System

b)

Domain Name Server

c)

Domain Name Security

d)

None of the above

33.

What does MAC stands for in Mac Address

a)

Media Access Control

b)

Media Address Control

c)

Main Access Control

d)

Macintosh

34.

Which of the following is an example for Physical or MAC Address?

a)

192.168.5.21

b)

3.3.3.3

c)

34-48-ED-58-20-F2

d)

None of the above

35.

Which LAN-cable can connect router to router or computer to computer?

a)

Straight-Through

b)

Crossover

c)

Random

d)

None of the Above

36.

If the RAM is failed in Computer then the result is

a)

Computer will not power up

b)

Computer will power up but can't boot

c)

Computer will power up & boot but can't can't login to windows

d)

Computer works normally