WorksheetsHardware Quiz - Basic 01 to Basic 02
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does CPU stand for?
Central Programming Unit
Computer Processing Unit
Central Processing Unit
Core Performance Unit
Which hardware component is considered the "brain" of the computer?
RAM
Motherboard
CPU
Hard Disk
Which of these is a volatile memory type?
SSD
ROM
RAM
HDD
What is the function of a heat sink in hardware?
Stores data
Regulates voltage
Cools components by dissipating heat
Enhances display brightness
Which of the following stores the BIOS settings?
HDD
RAM
CMOS
GPU
Which of these is an input device?
Printer
Monitor
Mouse
Speaker
Which port is typically used for connecting monitors?
USB
HDMI
PS/2
RJ-45
What is the primary function of RAM?
Store permanent files
Backup the system
Temporarily store active data and processes
Boot the system
Which storage device has no moving parts?
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Optical Disk
Floppy Disk
What is a GPU primarily used for?
Managing RAM
File storage
Rendering graphics
Cooling the system
Which of these connectors is used for wired network connections?
VGA
RJ-45
HDMI
USB-C
Which type of memory is used to store the operating system temporarily during boot?
ROM
RAM
Flash
CMOS
Which unit supplies power to the motherboard and components?
CPU
PSU
RAM
NIC
Which bus connects the CPU to the main memory?
Address bus
Data bus
Front-side bus
Expansion bus
What does POST stand for in hardware diagnostics?
Power On Self Test
Primary Output Software Terminal
Post Operation System Terminal
Peripheral Output Signal Transmission
Which of these is a non-volatile memory?
RAM
SRAM
ROM
Cache
The smallest unit of storage in memory is:
Bit
Byte
Nibble
Word
Which component is responsible for sound output in computers?
NIC
Audio card
RAM
PSU
A motherboard typically does not contain which of the following?
CPU socket
RAM slots
PSU
Chipset
Which of the following is not considered hardware?
Monitor
Antivirus
Keyboard
RAM
Which of the following is a type of cache memory closest to the CPU core?
L3 Cache
L2 Cache
L1 Cache
RAM
What does the northbridge on a motherboard typically connect to?
Hard drives
USB ports
CPU and RAM
Network cards
Which form factor is commonly used in desktop motherboards?
SFF
ATX
microSD
USB
Which signal in the CPU indicates the completion of an instruction cycle?
Acknowledge (ACK)
Ready
Interrupt
Clock
Which technology is used in modern RAM for higher speed and efficiency?
EEPROM
DDR (Double Data Rate)
PROM
SRAM
The BIOS performs which of the following during boot-up?
Operating system installation
Peripheral cleanup
POST (Power-On Self-Test)
Driver updates
What is the main function of a chipset on the motherboard?
Store OS
Control data flow between CPU, RAM, and peripherals
Control keyboard lights
Manage disk partitions
Which of the following describes a PCIe x16 slot?
Network expansion card
Memory controller
High-speed interface for GPUs
USB host
What type of signal does HDMI carry?
Audio only
Video only
Power
Digital audio and video
What is thermal throttling in CPUs?
Boosting speed due to temperature
A method of overclocking
A mechanism to reduce performance to prevent overheating
Fan-based cooling
Which of the following is not a function of the power supply unit (PSU)?
Convert AC to DC
Regulate voltage
Store energy
Distribute power to components
What is the purpose of ECC memory?
Faster boot
Data compression
Error detection and correction
Enhanced performance
Which of these storage interfaces offers the fastest data transfer speed?
SATA
NVMe
IDE
USB 2.0
Which is not a type of expansion slot found on a motherboard?
AGP
PCI
DIMM
PCIe
Which component maintains the real-time clock (RTC) when the system is powered off?
PSU
CMOS battery
GPU
BIOS
How is data physically stored on a hard disk drive (HDD)?
Optical refraction
Magnetic patterns
Electrical charge
Photonic encoding
Which of the following determines the CPU socket compatibility with a motherboard?
Form factor
Chipset version
Socket type
RAM type
What is the function of a VRM (Voltage Regulator Module)?
Cool the CPU
Boost the CPU clock
Supply appropriate voltage to the CPU
Encrypt BIOS
Which component in a computer can be overclocked for performance?
RAM
PSU
Network Card
Monitor
What is the difference between SATA SSD and NVMe SSD?
SATA is smaller
NVMe uses PCIe for faster access
NVMe requires external power
SATA is non-volatile, NVMe is volatile
