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Hradware Devicas

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 35mins

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Date
1.

The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.

a)

System Unit

b)

CPU

c)

motherboard

d)

power supply

2.

It is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and processed

data (information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage.

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

System Unit

d)

motherboard

3.

Installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard. It converts 120vac (standard house power) into DC voltages that are used by other components in the PC.

a)

motherboard

b)

adapters

c)

optical drive

d)

power supply

4.

It is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer. It is also used as permanent storage for data.

a)

optical drive

b)

RAM

c)

Hard Disk Drive

d)

motherboard

5.

a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media

a)

HDD

b)

optical drive

c)

RAM

d)

PSU

6.

Printed-circuit boards (also called interface

cards) that enable the computer to use a peripheral

device for which it does not have the necessary

connections or circuit boards.

a)

Adapters

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

MOBO

7.

It does not only connect the parts of the CPU to each other but also links the CPU with other important hardware.

a)

adapters

b)

expansion bus

c)

ROM

d)

MOBO

8.

The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer system. It performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed

and manages the flow of information through a computer.

a)

Expansion Bus

b)

RAM

c)

system unit

d)

CPU

9.

non-volatile, meaning it holds data even when the power is ON or OFF

a)

CPU

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

d)

PSU

10.

The main circuit board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and components that run the computer.

a)

motherboard

b)

power supply

c)

expansion bus

d)

CPU

11.

Which one is not part of the Information Processing Cycle?

a)

Input

b)

Storage

c)

Memory

d)

Output

12.

Which one of the following can be used for storage?

a)

CPU

b)

HDD

c)

ICT

d)

GUI

13.

Which of the following computers are not portable?

a)

Server

b)

Tablet

c)

Laptop

d)

Smartphone

14.

Which one of the following is not a "smart device"?

a)

ATM

b)

Smart Light Bulb

c)

Calculator

d)

PlayStation 5

15.

A device that connects a computer to other computers in a network.

a)

NIC

b)

USB

c)

CD-Drive

d)

HDD

16.

Networking is part of the communication stage.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Printed statements have been mostly replaced by electronic statements sent via email.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Name a device that can be used to electronically transfer money.

a)

OTM

b)

ITM

c)

Air Fryer

d)

ATM

19.

Give the name of a non-portable device that is suitable for creating documents and web browsing.

a)

Phablet

b)

iPad

c)

Desktop-PC

d)

Laptop

20.

Which of the following does not determine a digital camera’s quality?

a)

Resolution

b)

Focal length

c)

Price

d)

Lens aperture

21.

Which of the following is not an example of biometric input devices?

a)

Voice recognition

b)

DNA tester

c)

Fingerprint scanner

d)

Facial recognition

22.

A POS system does not need to be maintained after installation.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Which of the following is NOT a wireless communication medium?

a)

Wi-Fi

b)

Bluetooth

c)

NFC

d)

RSS

24.

A device that is both an input and output device.

a)

Monitor

b)

Touchscreen

c)

Speaker

d)

Scanner

25.

What is the aspect ratio of a monitor that is 20 inches wide and 15 inches tall?

a)

15:20

b)

4:2

c)

20:15

d)

7:6

26.

Which of the following is not a plug-and-play device?

a)

Speakers

b)

Keyboards

c)

Motherboard

d)

Headphone

27.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of biometrics?

a)

It cannot be changed.

b)

Its signal can be interrupted by Wi-Fi.

c)

It is easy to use and requires little training.

d)

It is difficult to lose.

28.

The signals from wireless devices CANNOT be interrupted by ______.

a)

Bluetooth

b)

Radio waves

c)

Microwaves

d)

Fridges

29.

Scanners use OCR to convert digital text to printed text.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Printed images can become corrupted so you will need to back them up regularly.

a)

True

b)

False

31.
Which internal component performs calculations and logical operations?
a)
RAM chips
b)
Power supply
c)
System board
d)
CPU
32.
What is the difference between OMR and OCR? Where is it used?
4 lines
33.
What is the difference between RAM and ROM?
4 lines
34.
Which is an example of internal computer hardware?
a)
CPU
b)
RAM
c)
Video card
d)
All of these are correct.
35.
A computer interface where a user interacts with a computer system by typing in lines of text is called _____.
a)
command based interface
b)
command line interface
c)
graphical user interface
d)
text entry interface
36.
Written text and images can be translated into digital format by using a ………..
a)
Printer
b)
Scanner
c)
Concept Keyboard
d)
Bar Code Reader
37.
Which of the following is not external hardware?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Sound Card
c)
Mouse
d)
Printer
38.
What is computer hardware?
a)
All physical parts of a computer system
b)
Any part of a computer system that needs electricity to run
c)
Anything you can buy in a computer store
d)
Any part of a computer made out of metal
39.
What is typically considered the most important hardware element of a computer system?
a)
Hard disk drive
b)
Motherboard with the central processing unit and main memory
c)
Monitor
d)
Keyboard
40.
How does touchscreen technology differ from traditional input devices, like a keyboard and a mouse?
a)
A person make hand gestures and the video camera records these.
b)
A person interacts with the computer primarily by touching the screen with their fingers.
c)
A person plays games by holding the device in their hands and moving it around.
d)
A person uses a series of touch buttons on the side of the display.
41.
Which of the following is NOT considered an output device?
a)
Speakers
b)
Monitor
c)
Printers
d)
Keyboard
42.
Program that allow the user to do specific tasks are ________?
a)
Internal Software
b)
External Software
c)
Application Software
d)
System Software
43.
Which of the following is not system software?
a)
Linkers
b)
Device Driver
c)
Adobe Collections
d)
Operating Systems
44.
_________ is a term used for a large, very powerful, computer system.
a)
Desktop Computers
b)
PC Computers
c)
Mainframe Computers
d)
Notebook Computers
45.
Programs that allow the hardware to run properly and allow the user to communicate with the computer is called _________ .
a)
Application Software
b)
System Software
c)
Internal Software
d)
External Software
46.
Which of these is a software layer between the user and a computer's hardware?
a)
CPU
b)
Solid State Drive
c)
Operating system
d)
Motherboard
47.
Which of the following is system software?
a)
Compilers
b)
Database
c)
Spreadsheet
d)
Alarms
48.
Which of the following below is NOT an example of an operating system ?
a)
LINUX
b)
Microsoft Windows 10
c)
Android family of operating systems
d)
Microsoft Office 2016
49.
Millie is a recording artist seeking to buy a device that processes audio output. Which device is she interested in?
a)
Microphone
b)
Printer
c)
Speaker
d)
Cartridge
50.

What is the main purpose of a storage device in a computer system?

a)

Print documents

b)

Play music

c)

Cook dinner

d)

Save data and programs

51.

Can you name three cool storage devices commonly found in computers?

a)

HDD, SSD, USB Flash Disk

b)

External Hard Drive

c)

DVD

d)

Floppy Disk

52.

Why is the CPU socket on a motherboard like the heart of a computer?

a)

To charge the motherboard

b)

To store data on the motherboard

c)

To connect external devices to the motherboard

d)

To house the CPU and facilitate communication with other components on the motherboard.

53.

What is the super cool function of RAM slots on a motherboard?

a)

RAM slots are used for connecting external hard drives

b)

RAM slots are used for connecting the power supply to the motherboard

c)

RAM slots are designed to hold the CPU in place

d)

RAM slots on a motherboard are used to physically insert RAM modules, allowing the system to access and store data temporarily for faster processing.

54.

Can you identify three key players on a motherboard?

a)

SSD

b)

Ethernet port

c)

CPU, RAM, GPU

d)

Power supply

55.

What is the purpose of a USB port on a computer?

a)

To charge the computer battery

b)

To enhance the computer's speed

c)

To connect external devices for data transfer and power supply

d)

To stream music directly from the USB port

56.

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between VGA and HDMI ports?

a)

VGA ports are digital, HDMI ports are analog.

b)

VGA ports and HDMI ports both support audio and video signals.

c)

VGA ports are analog, HDMI ports are digital.

d)

VGA ports have higher resolution capabilities compared to HDMI ports.

57.

What is the main superpower of an Ethernet port on a computer?

a)

To connect the computer to a secret spy network

b)

To give the computer the ability to fly

c)

To teleport the computer to a different dimension

d)

To provide the computer with lightning-fast internet

58.

What is the super cool function of a headphone jack on a laptop?

a)

It allows users to listen to audio privately without disturbing others and provides a way to connect external audio devices.

b)

It increases the laptop's processing speed

c)

It charges the laptop battery faster

d)

It allows the laptop to print documents wirelessly

59.

Can you name two cool gadgets that help computers do their thing?

a)

Keyboard, Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Printer

d)

Monitor

60.

What is the main purpose of a storage device in a computer system?

a)

Print documents

b)

Play music

c)

Cook dinner

d)

Save data and programs

61.

Can you name three cool storage devices commonly found in computers?

a)

HDD, SSD, USB Flash Disk

b)

External Hard Drive

c)

DVD

d)

Floppy Disk

62.

Why is the CPU socket on a motherboard like the heart of a computer?

a)

To charge the motherboard

b)

To store data on the motherboard

c)

To connect external devices to the motherboard

d)

To house the CPU and facilitate communication with other components on the motherboard.

63.

What is the super cool function of RAM slots on a motherboard?

a)

RAM slots are used for connecting external hard drives

b)

RAM slots are used for connecting the power supply to the motherboard

c)

RAM slots are designed to hold the CPU in place

d)

RAM slots on a motherboard are used to physically insert RAM modules, allowing the system to access and store data temporarily for faster processing.

64.

Can you identify three key players on a motherboard?

a)

SSD

b)

Ethernet port

c)

CPU, RAM, GPU

d)

Power supply

65.

What is the purpose of a USB port on a computer?

a)

To charge the computer battery

b)

To enhance the computer's speed

c)

To connect external devices for data transfer and power supply

d)

To stream music directly from the USB port

66.

Which of the following statements correctly differentiates between VGA and HDMI ports?

a)

VGA ports are digital, HDMI ports are analog.

b)

VGA ports and HDMI ports both support audio and video signals.

c)

VGA ports are analog, HDMI ports are digital.

d)

VGA ports have higher resolution capabilities compared to HDMI ports.

67.

What is the main superpower of an Ethernet port on a computer?

a)

To connect the computer to a secret spy network

b)

To give the computer the ability to fly

c)

To teleport the computer to a different dimension

d)

To provide the computer with lightning-fast internet

68.

What is the super cool function of a headphone jack on a laptop?

a)

It allows users to listen to audio privately without disturbing others and provides a way to connect external audio devices.

b)

It increases the laptop's processing speed

c)

It charges the laptop battery faster

d)

It allows the laptop to print documents wirelessly

69.

Can you name two cool gadgets that help computers do their thing?

a)

Keyboard, Mouse

b)

Scanner

c)

Printer

d)

Monitor