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Computer Hardware Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In a multitasking environment, which CPU feature ensures correct coordination between multiple cores?

a)

Instruction Fetch

b)

Synchronization

c)

Logic Operations

d)

Storage Access

2.

Which term refers to the physical parts of a computer that can be touched?

a)

Software

b)

Hardware

c)

Firmware

d)

Application

3.

Which type of hardware is used to store data permanently?

a)

RAM

b)

SSD

c)

Cache

d)

CPU

4.

Which is NOT considered external hardware?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Motherboard

d)

Printer

5.

Which input hardware is used for scanning barcodes?

a)

OCR

b)

MICR

c)

Barcode Reader

d)

Trackball

6.

Which device produces hard copies of processed data?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Projector

d)

Speaker

7.

Which communication hardware allows wireless internet connection?

a)

NIC

b)

Bluetooth adapter

c)

Wi-Fi adapter

d)

Both B and C

8.

Which device is used to display processed output visually?

a)

Monitor

b)

Printer

c)

Keyboard

d)

Scanner

9.

Which processing hardware is responsible for executing instructions?

a)

GPU

b)

PSU

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

10.

You are designing a small office network. You need devices to connect to the internet wirelessly, share files, and print documents. Which three types of hardware are essential?

a)

Wi-Fi adapter, storage device, printer

b)

Monitor, printer, keyboard

c)

NIC, microphone, webcam

d)

RAM, SSD, CPU

11.

Which hardware manages and directs the operations of other components?

a)

Motherboard

b)

PSU

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

12.

Which storage device uses laser technology to read and write data?

a)

SSD

b)

HDD

c)

Optical disc (e.g., DVD)

d)

USB Flash Drive

13.

Which output device projects images onto a larger screen?

a)

Monitor

b)

Projector

c)

Printer

d)

Speaker

14.

What is the main circuit board inside the computer that connects all components?

a)

CPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

PSU

d)

GPU

15.

Which motherboard component connects the processor to the rest of the system?

a)

Chipset

b)

Power connector

c)

Audio port

d)

RAM slot

16.

Which port on the motherboard is used to connect storage devices like HDDs or SSDs?

a)

USB

b)

HDMI

c)

Serial ATA (SATA)

d)

Ethernet

17.

The BIOS/UEFI is responsible for:

a)

Displaying graphics

b)

Initializing and testing hardware during boot-up

c)

Connecting to the internet

d)

Printing documents

18.

What does the PSU do?

a)

Processes instructions

b)

Converts AC power to DC power for the computer

c)

Stores data permanently

d)

Connects hardware components

19.

Which type of PSU reduces cable clutter and improves airflow?

a)

Non-modular

b)

Semi-modular

c)

Modular

d)

Standard ATX

20.

Which PSU type is commonly used in desktop computers?

a)

EPS

b)

SFX

c)

ATX Standard

d)

UPS

21.

You are upgrading a gaming PC with a high-end GPU that requires additional power connectors. Which PSU features should you check before buying?

a)

Number of USB ports and fan speed

b)

Wattage capacity and available PCIe power connectors

c)

Motherboard form factor

d)

Optical drive compatibility

22.

Which type of hardware is used to store data permanently?


a)

RAM

b)

SSD

c)

Cache

d)

CPU

23.

Which is NOT an example of application software?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

Mozilla Firefox

d)

BIOS/UEFI

24.

A student edits a video on a laptop while browsing the internet and listening to music. Which characteristic is most important here?

a)

Reliability

b)

Multitasking

c)

Automation

d)

Accuracy

25.

Which combination represents the correct order of the basic computer process cycle?

a)

Process → Input → Output → Storage

b)

Input → Storage → Processing → Output → Control

c)

Output → Control → Processing → Input

d)

Storage → Output → Input → Control