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Expansion Cards & Peripherals Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of an expansion card?

a)

Increase the computer's RAM

b)

Enhance the capabilities of a computer

c)

Replace the motherboard

d)

Upgrade the CPU

e)

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2.

Which expansion slot is preferred for modern video cards?

a)

PCI

b)

AGP

c)

PCIe

d)

ISA

e)

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3.

What type of port is commonly found on a sound card for connecting a microphone?

a)

1/8" (3.5mm) mini-jack

b)

USB

c)

HDMI

d)

VGA

e)

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4.

Which of the following is NOT a common category of expansion cards?

a)

Video

b)

Multimedia

c)

Storage

d)

Communications

e)

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5.

What does a TV tuner card allow a computer to do?

a)

Play DVDs

b)

Replace a monitor

c)

Record audio only

d)

Connect to cable/satellite TV signals

e)

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6.

Which interface is used by most modern NICs?

a)

PCI

b)

ISA

c)

AGP

d)

PCIe

e)

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7.

What is the purpose of a riser card?

a)

To allow sideways installation of expansion cards in low-profile cases

b)

To increase CPU speed

c)

To replace the power supply

d)

To cool the system

e)

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8.

Which technology allows two PCIe graphics cards to work together?

a)

CrossFire

b)

SLI

c)

RAID

d)

Hyper-Threading

e)

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9.

What is the function of a modem?

a)

Convert digital signals to analog for telephone lines

b)

Increase internet speed

c)

Replace a network card

d)

Boost Wi-Fi signals

e)

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10.

Which of the following is a wireless NIC feature?

a)

Requires a wired connection

b)

Needs configuration with an access point

c)

Does not support encryption

d)

Only works with Ethernet cables

e)

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11.

Which connector is commonly used for Ethernet cables?

a)

RJ-11

b)

BNC

c)

RJ-45

d)

USB-C

e)

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12.

What is the maximum data transfer rate of USB 3.0?

a)

5 Gbps

b)

480 Mbps

c)

12 Mbps

d)

1 Gbps

e)

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13.

Which port is used for FireWire devices?

a)

USB

b)

IEEE 1394

c)

HDMI

d)

Thunderbolt

e)

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14.

What type of connector is used for analog video output (VGA)?

a)

DVI-D

b)

DisplayPort

c)

HDMI

d)

DE-15 (HD15)

e)

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15.

Which cable carries both audio and video signals digitally?

a)

VGA

b)

DVI-A

c)

HDMI

d)

RCA

e)

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16.

What is the primary advantage of DisplayPort over HDMI?

a)

Higher power delivery

b)

Royalty-free standard

c)

Only used in TVs

d)

No audio support

e)

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17.

Which connector is used for Thunderbolt?

a)

Mini DisplayPort

b)

USB-C

c)

RJ-45

d)

DVI

e)

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18.

What is the purpose of an S/PDIF connector?

a)

Video output

b)

Digital audio transmission

c)

Network connectivity

d)

Power delivery

e)

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19.

Which of the following is NOT a type of DVI connector?

a)

DVI-A

b)

DVI-D

c)

DVI-H

d)

DVI-I

e)

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20.

What is the maximum cable length for USB 2.0?

a)

3 meters

b)

5 meters

c)

10 meters

d)

15 meters

e)

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21.

Which device is used to convert hand-drawn sketches into digital images?

a)

Scanner

b)

Digitizer

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Webcam

e)

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22.

What type of input device is a touchpad?

a)

Mouse substitute

b)

Keyboard

c)

Microphone

d)

Printer

e)

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23.

Which technology is used in fingerprint scanners?

a)

Biometrics

b)

Infrared

c)

NFC

d)

Bluetooth

e)

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24.

What is the primary function of a barcode reader?

a)

Scan printed text

b)

Record audio

c)

Read product codes

d)

Measure temperature

e)

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25.

Which port is traditionally used for a PS/2 keyboard?

a)

USB

b)

6-pin mini-DIN

c)

HDMI

d)

VGA

e)

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26.

What is the purpose of a QR code?

a)

Store website URLs

b)

Replace barcodes

c)

Encrypt data

d)

Increase Wi-Fi speed

e)

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27.

Which wireless technology is commonly used in keyboards and mice?

a)

NFC

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Infrared

e)

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28.

What does MIDI stand for?

a)

Musical Instrument Digital Interface

b)

Multimedia Input Device Interface

c)

Mobile Internet Data Integration

d)

Memory Interface Digital Input

e)

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29.

Which device is used for voice recognition input?

a)

Webcam

b)

Microphone

c)

Scanner

d)

Joystick

e)

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30.

What is the main advantage of an ergonomic keyboard?

a)

Faster typing speed

b)

Reduced strain on hands

c)

Wireless connectivity

d)

Built-in touchpad

e)

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31.

Which of the following is NOT an output device?

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Scanner

d)

Speakers

e)

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32.

What type of connector is used for analog audio output?

a)

HDMI

b)

DVI

c)

USB

d)

3.5mm mini-jack

e)

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33.

Which display technology provides the highest resolution?

a)

VGA

b)

DVI

c)

HDMI 2.0

d)

Composite video

e)

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34.

What is the function of a KVM switch?

a)

Connect multiple monitors

b)

Boost internet speed

c)

Share keyboard, video, and mouse between systems

d)

Charge devices wirelessly

e)

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35.

Which of the following is a feature of a smart TV?

a)

Built-in web browsing

b)

Only works with cable TV

c)

No internet connectivity

d)

Requires a separate PC

e)

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36.

What type of cable is used for component video?

a)

HDMI

b)

Three RCA cables (red, green, blue)

c)

USB

d)

VGA

e)

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37.

Which device allows streaming movies from a home media server?

a)

Set-top box

b)

Modem

c)

Barcode reader

d)

Digitizer

e)

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38.

What does a touchscreen allow a user to do?

a)

Replace a mouse and keyboard

b)

Only display images

c)

Print documents

d)

Scan barcodes

e)

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39.

Which of the following is a digital video interface?

a)

VGA

b)

DVI-D

c)

RCA

d)

S-Video

e)

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40.

What is the primary use of a sound card?

a)

Increase internet speed

b)

Process and output audio

c)

Replace a GPU

d)

Store files

e)

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41.

Which technology is used in wireless payment systems?

a)

NFC

b)

Bluetooth

c)

Wi-Fi

d)

Infrared

e)

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42.

What is the purpose of a smart card reader?

a)

Read credit cards

b)

Authenticate users

c)

Scan barcodes

d)

Play music

e)

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43.

Which of the following is a motion-sensing input device?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Leap Motion Controller

c)

Printer

d)

Scanner

e)

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44.

What is the main advantage of USB-C over USB-A?

a)

Reversible plug

b)

Only supports USB 2.0

c)

Larger size

d)

No power delivery

e)

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45.

Which of the following is a common game controller?

a)

Joystick

b)

Scanner

c)

Webcam

d)

Microphone

e)

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46.

What does a biometric device measure?

a)

Internet speed

b)

Physical/behavioral traits

c)

Screen resolution

d)

Power consumption

e)

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47.

Which port is used for high-speed external storage?

a)

eSATA

b)

VGA

c)

PS/2

d)

RCA

e)

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48.

What is the primary function of a webcam?

a)

Print documents

b)

Capture video

c)

Scan barcodes

d)

Read smart cards

e)

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49.

Which of the following is a digital audio connector?

a)

3.5mm jack

b)

TOSLINK

c)

VGA

d)

DVI

e)

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50.

What is the purpose of a digital camera's memory card?

a)

Increase battery life

b)

Store photos and videos

c)

Replace the lens

d)

Boost Wi-Fi signal

e)

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