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Boot Process/Storage Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following hard drive types will be destroyed via degaussing?
a)

M.2 NVME

b)
HDD
c)
SSD
d)
RAM
2.
What is the purpose of a motherboard data bus?
a)
It supplies power to the CPU
b)
It transmits data to and from the CPU to components like RAM and Hard Drives
c)
It keeps the CPU cool
d)
It is a non-volatile storage device
3.
What is the purpose of POST
a)
Boot the Operating System
b)
Convert AC to DC
c)
It connects the computer to the network
d)
It inventories hardware plugged into the motherboard
4.
Which is an example of volatile memory
a)
RAM
b)
CDROM
c)
USB
d)
ROM
5.
Which of the following is the fastest memory on a computer?
a)
SSD
b)

M.2 NVME

c)

Static Ram/CPU Cache

d)
Dynamic RAM
6.
What is the purpose of Random Access Memory (RAM)?
a)
It provides long-term storage for data.
b)
It stores the programs and data being used while the computer is running.
c)
It swaps data in and out of system memory.
d)
It stores basic loading instructions for the computer.
7.
Which of the following is the the least volatile
a)
Dynamic RAM
b)
CPU Cache/Static RAM
c)
Network Traffic
d)
SSD Drive
8.
Which of the following would share a folder over the network?
a)
NAS
b)
DAS
c)
BUS
d)

M.2 NVME

9.
Which of the following hard drives has a spinning disk?
a)
SSD
b)

M.2 NVME

c)
HDD
d)
UEFI
10.
What is the difference between BIOS and UEFI?
a)
BIOS has more features and security
b)
UEFI has more features and security
c)
BIOS will allow you to use a mouse to navigate menus
d)
UEFI will not allow you to use a mouse to navigate menus
11.
After a computer starts up, when does the firmware or BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) run?
a)
After the Operating System (OS) loads
b)
After the computer completes initial checking for hardware errors
c)
When a Network Interface Card (NIC) needs to communicate with the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d)
When the Central Processing Unit (CPU) needs to write data to a hard drive
12.
Which of the following types of RAM would a computer technician install in a laptop.
a)
DIMM
b)
SDRAM
c)
UNIDIMM
d)
Static RAM
13.
You need to test a version of macOS but only have a Windows computer. What technology could you use?
a)
Embedded OS
b)
Firmware/BIOS
c)
Virtualization
d)
Supercomputer
14.
Where would you place data for long-term storage?
a)
Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)
b)
Cache memory
c)
Hard disk drive
d)
Read Only Memory (ROM)
15.
What is the main difference between a Solid State Drive (SSD) and a Hard Disk Drive (HDD)?
a)
The SSD is much cheaper per megabyte than the HDD.
b)
The SSD uses platters and the HDD uses flash memory.
c)
The SSD size is usually much larger than a HDD.
d)
The SSD uses flash memory and the HDD uses platters.
16.
Which of these uses volatile memory?
a)
SDD
b)
CDROM
c)
SODIMM
d)
HDD
17.
Which of these is acting as a local file server?
a)
The Network Attached Storage (NAS) device on the network
b)
Cloud storage through OneDrive
c)
A connection to a computer at work over the Internet
d)
Downloaded music from iTunes
18.
Which of these is NOT considered an aspect of a Type 1 hypervisor?
a)
A Type 1 hypervisor is also known as a "bare metal" hypervisor.
b)
A Type 1 hypervisor runs as a software application "within" a host's operating system.
c)
A Type 1 hypervisor is installed directly on the computer.
d)
A Type 1 hypervisor interacts directly with a computer’s hardware.
19.
Which of the following is NOT a long-term storage device?
a)
RAM
b)
Compact Disc
c)
Flash Drive
d)
Hard disk
20.

You need a storage device that has a large storage capacity, is fast, and is moderately expensive. Which storage device will best suit your needs?

a)
Optical
b)
USB flash drive
c)
SSD
d)

Hard disk drive

21.

What is the primary function of the BIOS during the boot process?

a)

Load the operating system into memory

b)

Store user files and documents

c)

Manage network connections

d)

Perform hardware initialization and system checks

22.

Match the following

a)
1.

Optical Drive

b)
2.

Heat Sink

c)
3.

Sound Drive

d)
4.

Graphics Card

e)
5.

SATA Cord

23.

Match the following

a)

CPU - Central Processing Unit

1.

A large chip inside of the computer that is the brains of the computer and controls everything.

b)

RAM

2.

Memory that is both readable and writable. This memory is volatile.

c)

ROM

3.

Memory that is only readable. This memory is non-volatile.

d)

Hard Drive

4.

The main storage device in your computer. It holds your operating system.

e)

BIOS

5.

This contains all of the basic code for controlling your computer hardware.

24.

Match the following components with their functions in a computer.

a)

To store data files

1.

Hard Drive

b)

To improve graphic and audio output

2.

Graphics and Sound Cards

c)

To transform AC to DC

3.

Power Supply Unit

d)

To circulate air in the system unit

4.

Cooling Fan

25.

Match the following

a)

1.

Memory that loses data when powered off

b)

2.

An input device used for typing

c)

3.

Manages computer hardware and software

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