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Computer Hardware Tools Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which hardware tool is used to control the discharge of static electricity from your body to the computer system?

a)

Blower

b)

Anti-static wrist strap

c)

Wire stripper

d)

Cable tie

2.

What is the primary purpose of a Torx screwdriver in computer servicing?

a)

To loosen or tighten Phillips-head screws

b)

To loosen or tighten slotted-head screws

c)

To loosen or tighten star-like depression screws, often found on laptops

d)

To manipulate small hardware components

3.

Which tool is most effective for blowing away dust and debris from various computer components without touching them?

a)

Compressed air

b)

Lint-free cloth

c)

Isopropyl alcohol

d)

Wire cutter

4.

Which port is commonly used for connecting external devices like printers, keyboards, and mice to a modern computer?

a)

PS/2 port

b)

Serial port

c)

USB port

d)

VGA port

5.

What type of memory is volatile, meaning it loses its data when the power is turned off?

a)

ROM

b)

Hard Drive

c)

RAM

d)

SSD

6.

What does the acronym ESD stand for in computer system servicing?

a)

Electrical System Design

b)

Electrostatic Discharge

c)

Electronic System Development

d)

Enterprise Service Delivery

7.

Which cleaning agent is safe and recommended for cleaning RAM modules without damaging the delicate contacts?

a)

Regular cleaning solution

b)

Water

c)

Isopropyl alcohol

d)

Ammonia

8.

What is the correct safety procedure to follow before opening a computer case to prevent electrical shock?

a)

Wear rubber gloves

b)

Only touch the outside of the case

c)

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet

d)

Use a magnetic screwdriver

9.

Which of the following is considered a diagnostic tool used to test the integrity of network cables?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Loopback plug

c)

Network cable tester

d)

Toner and probe

10.

What is the function of a patch panel in a computer network?

a)

To connect individual devices directly to the internet

b)

To provide a single termination point for cables from different devices, allowing for organized connection to network switches

c)

To amplify the network signal

d)

To power the network devices