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Computer Hardware Basics MCQs

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of the computer is known as the "brain"?

a)

CPU Hard Drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

GPU

2.

What does CPU stand for?

a)

Central Programming Unit

b)

Central Processing Unit

c)

Computer Power Unit

d)

Central Peripheral Unit

3.

The temporary storage area of the computer is called:

a)

Hard Disk

b)

ROM

c)

RAM

d)

SSD

4.

What is the function of the motherboard?

a)

Display images

b)

Connect all hardware components

c)

Store data

d)

Produce sound

5.

Which component stores data permanently?

a)

RAM

b)

Cache

c)

Hard Drive

d)

Register

6.

What does GPU stand for?

a)

General Processing Unit

b)

Graphics Processing Unit

c)

Graphical Power Unit

d)

General Power Utility

7.

Which hardware device supplies power to the computer?

a)

PSU

b)

GPU

c)

CPU

d)

HDD

8.

The full form of BIOS is:

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Input Output Setup

c)

Basic Integrated Output System

d)

Base Information Operating Setup

9.

Which type of memory is volatile?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

Flash Memory

d)

SSD

10.

Which part of the CPU performs arithmetic operations?

a)

Control Unit

b)

ALU

c)

Memory Unit

d)

Register

11.

What does ROM stand for?

a)

Random Output Memory

b)

Read Only Memory

c)

Rapid Output Module

d)

Read Once Memory

12.

What device displays the visual output of a computer?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

CPU

d)

Motherboard

13.

What is the function of a heat sink?

a)

Process data

b)

Cool down the CPU

c)

Store data

d)

Increase voltage

14.

Which device is used to input text?

a)

Scanner

b)

Keyboard

c)

Mouse

d)

Microphone

15.

Your computer suddenly shuts down when you open multiple applications. You notice a burning smell from inside the case. What component is most likely failing?

a)

CPU

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Power Supply Unit

d)

RAM

16.

A student is typing a report but no letters appear on the screen when keys are pressed. Which hardware should be checked first?

a)

Keyboard

b)

Monitor

c)

Motherboard

d)

Mouse

17.

When you turn on your computer, you hear a beep sound, but nothing appears on the monitor. What component might be defective?

a)

Graphics Card

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speaker

18.

Your computer displays “No Bootable Device Found.” Which part might not be connected properly?

a)

Flashdrive

b)

Keyboard

c)

Monitor

d)

RAM

19.

A gamer wants smoother graphics performance for playing 3D games. What should be upgraded?

a)

GPU

b)

Motherboard

c)

Network Card

d)

Sound Card

20.

The computer turns on but there is no display, even though the monitor power light is on. Which cable should you check?

a)

HDMI

b)

LAN

c)

SATA

d)

USB

21.

The system date and time reset every time the computer restarts. What should be replaced?

a)

CMOS Battery

b)

CPU

c)

GPU

d)

Power Cord

22.

Your friend wants to store photos, videos, and music on their computer. Which part should have high capacity?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

RAM

c)

ROM

23.

You notice distorted sound while playing a video. What hardware might be faulty?

a)

Sound Card

b)

Graphics Card

c)

Power Supply

d)

RAM

24.

A computer technician needs to install a component to connect the PC to a Wi‑Fi network. What should he add?

a)

Network Interface Card

b)

RAM Module

c)

Sound Card

d)

VGA Adapter

25.

The monitor shows "No Signal." What might be disconnected?

a)

HDMI or VGA Cable

b)

Keyboard Port

c)

LAN Cable

d)

USB Hub

26.

When the power button is pressed, the computer doesn’t turn on. What should be checked first?

a)

Power Cable

b)

RAM Slot

c)

USB Drive

d)

Video Card

27.

When the power button is pressed, the computer doesn’t turn on. What should be checked first?

a)

Power Cable

b)

RAM Slot

c)

USB Drive

d)

Video Card

28.

You are assembling a new PC. Which component connects all other components together?

a)

Motherboard

b)

Power Supply

c)

SSD

d)

USB Hub

29.

You cannot hear any sound even though speakers are connected. Which device setting should be checked?

a)

Sound Card

b)

GPU

c)

CPU

d)

RAM

30.

A file is deleted accidentally. From which device could it possibly be recovered?

a)

Hard Drive

b)

Monitor

c)

Power Supply

d)

Speaker

31.

The computer cannot connect to the network. What might be missing or disabled?

a)

Network Adapter

b)

Sound Card

c)

USB Port

d)

VGA Cable

32.

Your monitor displays blurry images. Which component should be adjusted or replaced?

a)

Graphics Card

b)

Hard Drive

c)

Keyboard

d)

PSU

33.

The cursor moves randomly on the screen. Which device might be causing this?

a)

Mouse

b)

Monitor

c)

Speaker

d)

USB Drive

34.

A user wants to improve audio quality when recording songs. What should be upgraded?

a)

Sound Card

b)

CPU

c)

Hard Disk

d)

RAM

35.

Liam wants to make a column always visible while scrolling. What should he use?

a)

Filter

b)

Freeze Panes

c)

Sort

d)

Split Window

36.

Jenny wants to arrange a list of students alphabetically by name. What Excel feature should she use?

a)

Filter

b)

Find

c)

Sort

d)

Split

37.

Anna wants to only display rows where the grade is “Passed.” Which feature will she use?

a)

Conditional Formatting

b)

Filter

c)

Sort

d)

Data Validation

38.

To highlight all students who scored below 75, which tool should be used?

a)

AutoSum

b)

Conditional Formatting

c)

Data Validation

d)

Filter

39.

You want to quickly copy the same formula down a column. Which tool should you use?

a)

AutoFill Handle

b)

Copy and Paste

c)

Format Painter

d)

Merge and Center

40.

When you type a long text and want it to appear on multiple lines in one cell, use:

a)

AutoFit

b)

Merge Cells

c)

Text Wrap

d)

Shrink to Fit

41.

If you want to merge multiple cells into one large title cell, which command is used?

a)

Center Text

b)

Merge & Center

c)

Wrap Text

d)

Format Painter

42.

The formula “=IF(A1>=75, "Pass", "Fail")” means:

a)

If A1 is less than 75, display Pass

b)

If A1 equals 75, display Fail

c)

If A1 is greater than or equal to 75, display Pass

d)

Display Pass always

43.

To convert a value like 0.25 into percentage format, you should:

a)

Multiply by 100

b)

Change cell format to Percentage

c)

Use SUM function

d)

Divide by 100

44.

WRITE THE FORMULA OF THE FOLLOWING. If A1 is greater than or equal to 75, display “Pass” else display “Failed”. pls type all in capital letter

(a)  

45.

WRITE THE FORMULA OF THE FOLLOWING. If A1 is less than 75, display “Failed” else display “Pass”. TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTER

(a)  

46.

WRITE THE FORMULA OF THE FOLLOWING. Add values from A1 and B1

4 lines
47.

You want to find the lowest score from B2 to B10.TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS

(a)  

48.

You want to find the highest score from A2 to A10.TYPE IN CAPITAL LETTERS

(a)  

49.

FORMULA IN COUNTING LETTER IN CELL B2 TO B759 HAVING THE WORD WATER.TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTER

(a)  

50.

FORMULA IN COUNTING LETTER IN CELL A1 TO A5 HAVING THE WORD JEN.TYPE IN ALL CAPITAL LETTER

(a)