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Hard Drives Test

Total questions: 150

Worksheet time: 1hrs 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the three categories of computing devices we studied in this chapter? (Pick 3)

a)

Desktop

b)

Notebook/Laptop

c)

Mobile

d)

Game Console

e)

Cable Set-top Box

2.

Match the following jobs with the best computers for those jobs.

a)

Programmer

1.

Desktop

b)

Traveling Salesperson

2.

Laptop

c)

Server (waiter / waitress)

3.

Tablet

d)

Uber Driver

4.

Mobile Phone

e)

E-Sports Professional

5.

Gaming Console

3.

The​ (a)   is the general "brain" of the computer while the ​ (b)   specializes in crunching numbers.

Choose from the below words
CPU
GPU
RAM
SSD
4.

Match the following functions with their hardware components.

a)

Network traffic

1.

NIC

b)

Temporary storage

2.

RAM

c)

Long-term storage

3.

SSD

d)

Limiting temperatures

4.

Heat Sink

e)

Internal communications

5.

Bus

5.

This can cause serious harm to a computer.

a)

Electrostatic discharge

b)

Radio waves

c)

Sunlight

d)

Having a lot of browser tabs open

6.

What are the two major chip brands for Windows PCs?

a)

AMD

b)

Intel

c)

Samsung

d)

Potato

7.

Pick examples of expansion slot cards:

a)

Video

b)

Audio

c)

Network

d)

Power

8.

Most computers use ​ (a)   cooling.

Choose from the below words
air
water
active-liquid
immersion
9.

Motherboards connect a power supply to which of the following? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

Disk drives

b)

Expansion slots

c)

Hubs

d)

Routers

10.

A device, usually external to a computer, that is plugged into a computer's communication port or is connected wirelessly.

a)

Peripheral

b)

NIC

c)

Bus

d)

UPS

11.

​ (a)   is a short-range wireless protocol for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or other device.

Choose from the below words
Bluetooth
FireWire
Thunderbolt
USB
12.

Keyboards, touch screens, and mice are ​ (a)   devices while cameras, printers, and monitors are ​ (b)   devices.

Choose from the below words
input
output
network
SATA
13.

Match the following

a)

RAM

1.

Short-term memory

b)

SSDs and hard drives

2.

Long-term storage

c)

Flash (thumb) drives

3.

Compact, portable storage

d)

Optical drives

4.

Permanent storage

14.

​ (a)   use a special file called a directory file to keep track of the information in storage.

Choose from the below words
File systems
Modems
NICs
Search engines
15.

​ (a)   prevents your information from being viewed by unauthorized users.

Choose from the below words
Encryption
Fragmentation
Journaling
Backup files
16.

A test that ensures that all the system's hardware is in working order before loading the operating system. During this test, an error message may display on the screen notifying you of the faulty component.

a)

POST

b)

SATA

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

17.

Put the following troubleshooting steps in order, from first to last.

(Not all steps are shown.)

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Identify possible causes and a theory of probable cause

c)

Test your theory

d)

Test the solution

e)

Document the solution and process

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
18.

Which of the following are causes of memory errors?

(Select all that apply.)

a)

Power surges

b)

Electrostatic discharge

c)

Excessive heat

d)

A faulty memory module

e)

Fragmentation

19.

​A (a)   repairs both software and hardware issues while a(n) ​ ​ (b)   oversees the design and development of computer devices and other systems that use electricity and electronics.

Choose from the below words
computer repair technician
electrical engineer
videographer
audio specialist
20.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit

a)

RAM

b)

Case

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Power Supply

21.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard drive

d)

Motherboard

22.

Identify the component that stores the information being accessed by the CPU.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

23.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Magnetic Drive

d)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

24.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Projector

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

25.

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

a)

Stylus

b)

Gamepad

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Fingerprint Scanner

26.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Microphone

27.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Speaker

d)

Flash Drive

28.

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

a)

DVI

b)

VGA

c)

DB-9

d)

RJ-11

29.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

USB

b)

VGA

c)

RJ-45

d)

DB-25

30.

This is a large circuit board that contains many of the important internal components of a computer.

a)

CPU

b)

Fan and Heat Sink

c)

Motherboard

d)

Hard Drive

31.

This is called the "brains of the computer" because it receives and executes instructions.

a)

Motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Power Supply

32.

This part supplies circuits with the power needed to run. In laptops this can also take the form of a built in battery.

a)

Power Supply

b)

RAM

c)

Fan and Heat Sink

d)

Hard Drive

33.

The long-term storage component of a computer where software can be installed.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Expansion Slots

34.

The short-term memory of a computer that stores temporary data while the computer is being used.

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

35.

This circulates air and draws heat away from the CPU to cool the entire computer system.

a)

Fan and Heat Sink

b)

Motherboard

c)

Power Supply

d)

RAM

36.

These are on the motherboard to connect upgrades, such as sound cards, video cards, or network cards.

a)

Expansion Slots

b)

Fan and Heat Sink

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Drive

37.

RAM stands for

a)

responsive-action memory

b)

returned-allowable memory

c)

retrieved-available memory

d)

random-access memory

38.

CPU stands for

a)

central processing unit

b)

computer portal unit

c)

central portal unit

d)

computer processing unit

39.

This is an image of which type of drive?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Optical Drive

c)

Solid State Drive

d)

CD Drive

40.

True or False: Hard Drives are Waterproof

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

How many bits are in 1 byte?

a)

1

b)

8

c)

1,000

d)

1,000,000

42.

This drive has no moving parts. SSD or HDD?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

neither

d)

both

43.

This drive is more expensive per gigabyte. SSD or HDD?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

they are both the same price

44.

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?

a)

To make the computer go faster

b)

To provide temporary storage for data

c)

To hold more stuff like music and videos

d)

To store tools and supplies for the CPU

45.

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?

a)

To make the computer go faster

b)

To provide temporary storage for data

c)

To hold more stuff like music and videos

d)

To store tools and supplies for the CPU

46.

What is the name of the component A?

a)

Motherboard

b)

SSD

c)

HDD

d)

Extension Slots

47.

What is the name of the component B?

a)

Motherboard

b)

CPU

c)

Microprocessor

d)

Memory card

48.

What is the name of the component C?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

CPU

d)

RFID

49.

What is the name of the component D?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

CPU

d)

RFID

50.

Which of the following has bigger storage capacity?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

51.

Volatile memory will be lost when the computer is switched off. Which of the following stored data temporary?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

52.

Which of the following cannot be electronically modified after the manufacture of the memory device?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

53.

What is stored in ROM?

a)

Cache

b)

File Allocation Table (FAT)

c)

OS

d)

BIOS

54.

As of year 2020, what is the capacity available in ROM?

a)

8 bytes

b)

8 MB

c)

8 GB

d)

8 TB

55.

As of year 2020, what is the capacity available in RAM?

a)

256 bytes

b)

256 MB

c)

256 GB

d)

256 TB

56.

As of year 2020, what is the capacity available in HDD?

a)

16 bytes

b)

16 MB

c)

16 GB

d)

16 TB

57.

As of year 2020, what is the capacity available in SSD?

a)

8 bytes

b)

8 MB

c)

8 GB

d)

8 TB

58.

Which of the following is using magnetic charges to stores data?

a)

ROM

b)

RAM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

59.

Which of the following is input device?

a)

Earphone/Headset

b)

Speaker

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Monitor

60.

Which of the following is output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Keyboard

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Projector

61.

Which of the following is storage device?

a)

CPU

b)

ROM

c)

RAM

d)

USB drive

62.

What is operating system (OS)?

a)

A combination of software and hardware.

b)

A combination of software that allows users to interact with the computer system.

c)

Software that allows user to carry out a specific task.

d)

A component that interprets and executes commands from the computer’s hardware and software.

63.

What is Central Processing Unit (CPU)?

a)

A combination of software and hardware.

b)

A combination of software that allows users to interact with the computer system..

c)

Software that allows user to carry out a specific task.

d)

A component that interprets and executes commands from the computer’s hardware and software.

64.

Which of the following is NOT key function of CPU?

a)

to copy OS to RAM

b)

To carry out processing

c)

To read instruction and data

d)

To communicate with peripherals using system bus

65.

When computer is turned off, which of the following contents are lost.

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

HDD

d)

SSD

66.

What are the three categories of computing devices we studied in this chapter? (Pick 3)

a)

Desktop

b)

Notebook/Laptop

c)

Mobile

d)

Game Console

e)

Cable Set-top Box

67.

Match the following jobs with the best computers for those jobs.

a)

Programmer

1.

Desktop

b)

Traveling Salesperson

2.

Laptop

c)

Server (waiter / waitress)

3.

Tablet

d)

Uber Driver

4.

Mobile Phone

e)

E-Sports Professional

5.

Gaming Console

68.

The​ (a)   is the general "brain" of the computer while the ​ (b)   specializes in crunching numbers.

Choose from the below words
CPU
GPU
RAM
SSD
69.

Match the following functions with their hardware components.

a)

Network traffic

1.

NIC

b)

Temporary storage

2.

RAM

c)

Long-term storage

3.

SSD

d)

Limiting temperatures

4.

Heat Sink

e)

Internal communications

5.

Bus

70.

This can cause serious harm to a computer.

a)

Electrostatic discharge

b)

Radio waves

c)

Sunlight

d)

Having a lot of browser tabs open

71.

What are the two major chip brands for Windows PCs?

a)

AMD

b)

Intel

c)

Samsung

d)

Potato

72.

Pick examples of expansion slot cards:

a)

Video

b)

Audio

c)

Network

d)

Power

73.

Most computers use ​ (a)   cooling.

Choose from the below words
air
water
active-liquid
immersion
74.

Motherboards connect a power supply to which of the following? (Choose all that apply.)

a)

Disk drives

b)

Expansion slots

c)

Hubs

d)

Routers

75.

A device, usually external to a computer, that is plugged into a computer's communication port or is connected wirelessly.

a)

Peripheral

b)

NIC

c)

Bus

d)

UPS

76.

​ (a)   is a short-range wireless protocol for connecting peripheral devices to a computer or other device.

Choose from the below words
Bluetooth
FireWire
Thunderbolt
USB
77.

Keyboards, touch screens, and mice are ​ (a)   devices while cameras, printers, and monitors are ​ (b)   devices.

Choose from the below words
input
output
network
SATA
78.

Match the following

a)

RAM

1.

Short-term memory

b)

SSDs and hard drives

2.

Long-term storage

c)

Flash (thumb) drives

3.

Compact, portable storage

d)

Optical drives

4.

Permanent storage

79.

​ (a)   use a special file called a directory file to keep track of the information in storage.

Choose from the below words
File systems
Modems
NICs
Search engines
80.

​ (a)   prevents your information from being viewed by unauthorized users.

Choose from the below words
Encryption
Fragmentation
Journaling
Backup files
81.

A test that ensures that all the system's hardware is in working order before loading the operating system. During this test, an error message may display on the screen notifying you of the faulty component.

a)

POST

b)

SATA

c)

RAM

d)

CPU

82.

Put the following troubleshooting steps in order, from first to last.

(Not all steps are shown.)

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Identify possible causes and a theory of probable cause

c)

Test your theory

d)

Test the solution

e)

Document the solution and process

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
83.

Which of the following are causes of memory errors?

(Select all that apply.)

a)

Power surges

b)

Electrostatic discharge

c)

Excessive heat

d)

A faulty memory module

e)

Fragmentation

84.

​A (a)   repairs both software and hardware issues while a(n) ​ ​ (b)   oversees the design and development of computer devices and other systems that use electricity and electronics.

Choose from the below words
computer repair technician
electrical engineer
videographer
audio specialist
85.

Identify the component that protects the internal hardware of a computer system unit

a)

RAM

b)

Case

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Power Supply

86.

Which component is the brain of the computer?

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

Hard drive

d)

Motherboard

87.

Identify the component that stores the information being accessed by the CPU.

a)

RAM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply

d)

Motherboard

88.

Which type of hard drive has no moving parts?

a)

RAM

b)

Motherboard

c)

Magnetic Drive

d)

Solid State Drive (SSD)

89.

Which of the following is an input device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Projector

c)

Speaker

d)

Keyboard

90.

Which input device can verify a person's identity for security purposes?

a)

Stylus

b)

Gamepad

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Fingerprint Scanner

91.

Which of the following is an output device?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Microphone

92.

Which of the following is a storage device?

a)

Monitor

b)

Scanner

c)

Speaker

d)

Flash Drive

93.

Which type of connector can you find at the end of a telephone landline?

a)

DVI

b)

VGA

c)

DB-9

d)

RJ-11

94.

Identify the most common type of connector for a keyboard and mouse.

a)

USB

b)

VGA

c)

RJ-45

d)

DB-25

95.

This is a large circuit board that contains many of the important internal components of a computer.

a)

CPU

b)

Fan and Heat Sink

c)

Motherboard

d)

Hard Drive

96.

This is called the "brains of the computer" because it receives and executes instructions.

a)

Motherboard

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Power Supply

97.

This part supplies circuits with the power needed to run. In laptops this can also take the form of a built in battery.

a)

Power Supply

b)

RAM

c)

Fan and Heat Sink

d)

Hard Drive

98.

The long-term storage component of a computer where software can be installed.

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Expansion Slots

99.

The short-term memory of a computer that stores temporary data while the computer is being used.

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

100.

This circulates air and draws heat away from the CPU to cool the entire computer system.

a)

Fan and Heat Sink

b)

Motherboard

c)

Power Supply

d)

RAM

101.

These are on the motherboard to connect upgrades, such as sound cards, video cards, or network cards.

a)

Expansion Slots

b)

Fan and Heat Sink

c)

RAM

d)

Hard Drive

102.

RAM stands for

a)

responsive-action memory

b)

returned-allowable memory

c)

retrieved-available memory

d)

random-access memory

103.

CPU stands for

a)

central processing unit

b)

computer portal unit

c)

central portal unit

d)

computer processing unit

104.

This is an image of which type of drive?

a)

Hard Disk Drive

b)

Optical Drive

c)

Solid State Drive

d)

CD Drive

105.

True or False: Hard Drives are Waterproof

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

106.

How many bits are in 1 byte?

a)

1

b)

8

c)

1,000

d)

1,000,000

107.

This drive has no moving parts. SSD or HDD?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

neither

d)

both

108.

This drive is more expensive per gigabyte. SSD or HDD?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

they are both the same price

109.

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?

a)

To make the computer go faster

b)

To provide temporary storage for data

c)

To hold more stuff like music and videos

d)

To store tools and supplies for the CPU

110.

What is the purpose of a hard drive in a computer?

a)

To make the computer go faster

b)

To provide temporary storage for data

c)

To hold more stuff like music and videos

d)

To store tools and supplies for the CPU

111.

What are the disks inside a hard disk drive called?

a)

Disk

b)

Platter

c)

Plate

d)

Saucer

112.

What are the two most popular form factors for magnetic HDD?

a)

2 inches & 1 inch

b)

2.5 inches & 3.5 inches

c)

1.5 inches & 5 inches

d)

2.5 inches & 17 inches

113.

What is another name for magnetic hard disk drive?

a)

Rotational drives or platter-based drives

b)

The 10,000 Rpm Drive or 15, 000 Drive

c)

Spindle drive or Read/Write Drive

d)

Transducer Drive or Revolution Drive

114.

The speed at which the platter spins is known as what?

a)

Miles per Hour (MPH)

b)

Rotations Per Second (RPS)

c)

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

d)

Spins per Minute (SPM)

115.

What material is the platters made of?

a)

Titanium

b)

Steel

c)

Copper

d)

Aluminum

116.

On average how many platters does a normal 3.5 inch HDD have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

117.

The most common speeds of an magnetic HDD?

a)

5400 & 7200 (RPM)

b)

10,000 & 15,000 (RPM)

c)

4500 & 8800 (RPM)

d)

9400 & 9900 (RPM)

118.

What is the arm inside the magnetic HDD called?

a)

Read/Write Arm

b)

HDD Arm

c)

Spindle Arm

d)

Actuator Arm

119.

What does the spindle do for the HDD?

a)

Holds the rotating actuator in place

b)

Holds the rotating platters in place

c)

Holds the rotating spindle in place

d)

Holds the rotating heads in place

120.

What is on the tip of the actuator arm?

a)

Read / Write Head

b)

Actuator Arm tip

c)

Reader

d)

Writer

121.

What is the magnet called in the HDD?

a)

Voice Actuator

b)

Voice Coil Actuator

c)

Coil Actuator

d)

Voice Coil

122.

What are the platters in a HDD coated with?

a)

Alluminum

b)

Magnetics Medium

c)

Glue

d)

Gold dust

123.

What does the rotational drive use to store the informations onto the platters?

a)

Radiation

b)

Polarization

c)

Magnitizem

d)

Gama Waves

124.

What causes heat buildup inside the HDD?

a)

High speeds of the platters

b)

High Speeds of the spindle

c)

High Speeds of the Actuator Arm

d)

Lack of air conditioning

125.

How can heat be mitigated within the HDD?

a)

Water Cool the Case

b)

Purchase Drive Bay Fan

c)

Ventilate the Case

d)

Buy a larger case

126.

What is the normal lifespan of a 3.5inch HDD?

a)

1 year

b)

2-4 years

c)

4-5 years

d)

5-6 years

127.

What are the two types of HDDs?

a)

Rotational Drives & Solid State Drives

b)

Magnetic Drives & Non-Magnetic Drives

c)

Heat generated Drives & No-Heat Drives

d)

Fast Drives & Slower Drives

128.

What is the best example of non-volatile memory?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

ROM

d)

USB Drive

129.

What is the best example of volatile memory?

a)

DDR

b)

ROM

c)

CPU

d)

Hard Disk Drive

130.

What is a special kind of memory stick that is just made for Laptops called?

a)

DDR RAM

b)

DDR2 SDRAM

c)

SO-DIMM

d)

SIMM

131.

Memory that makes two data accesses during each clock tick is called what?

a)

SO-DIMM

b)

SIMM

c)

DDR-SDRAM

d)

ECC RAM

132.

Latency is best described as...

a)

When the Ram stops working and the system shuts down

b)

A time lag between when the memory controller starts to fetch and the RAM starts to deliver data

c)

Time between when the RAM sends information and the CPU starts to process the data

d)

None of the above

133.
What are some examples of Optical Formats
a)
CD, DVD, Blu-Ray
b)
CD, DVD, Tape
c)
DVD, CD, Disk
d)
90hjxz8 erDVD, TV, Mouse
134.
Optical formats are read by small bumps that read through.....
a)
Binary
b)
Decimal
c)
Octal
d)
Hexadecimal
135.
CD-ROMS have a capacity of _____ MB.
a)
500
b)
600
c)
700
d)
800
136.
All DVD-ROMs are single layer and have a capacity of 4.7GB
a)
True
b)
False
137.
Blu-Ray Disc single layer disks are 50GB capacity and dual layer disks are 25GB capacity
a)
False
b)
True
138.
Optical burners create bumps while burning the data to the rewritable disk
a)
True
b)
False
139.
Burners darken the photosensitive dye to write the data to the disk
a)
True
b)
False
140.
Rewritable disks come in CD, DVD and Blu-Ray as well as dual layer
a)
True
b)
False
141.
What is a HDD made up of?
a)
Spindle, Arm, Head, Platter, Actuator
b)
Spindle, Arm, Leg, Head, Disk
c)
Disk, Head, Arm, Magnet, Spindle
d)
None of the Above
142.
Their are only two types of storage drives; Solid State and Hard Drives.
a)
True
b)
False
143.
A type of Drive that is both a HDD and Solid State in a single Device.
a)
Hybrid Drive
b)
Dual Drive
c)
Multi Drive
d)
None of the Above
144.
Hybrid drives increase speed with the cost of an SSD-only system.
a)
True
b)
False
145.
A drive that allows you to remove it while the system is running is called.....
a)
Hot swap drive
b)
Cold swap drive
c)
Running drive
d)
Eco drive
146.
A  ______ is a hot swap drive you probably use daily!
a)
CD
b)
DVD
c)
HDD
d)
USB
147.
What does EEPROM stand for?
a)
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
b)
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
c)
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
d)
All of the Above
148.
If a device does not require power to store and hold onto its data it is referred as.....
a)
unpowered
b)
nonpowered
c)
nonvolatile
d)
volatile 
149.
Flash Drives has an unlimited number of writes....
a)
True
b)
False
150.
______ drives use magnetic tape and are used for sequential storage and are an inexpensive storage option.
a)
Box
b)
Tape
c)
Magnetic
d)
CD

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