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Installing and Configuring Computer Systems Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of the BIOS?

a)

Manage user files

b)

Initialize hardware and start the boot process

c)

Install applications

d)

Scan for viruses

2.

Which key is commonly pressed to enter BIOS during startup?

a)

Ctrl

b)

Shift

c)

F2 / Delete

d)

Alt

3.

What does BIOS stand for?

a)

Basic Input Output System

b)

Binary Integrated Operating Software

c)

Boot Internal Operating Setup

d)

Basic Internet Operating System

4.

Which of the following is the correct order of the boot process?

a)

OS → BIOS → Hardware

b)

Hardware → BIOS → OS

c)

BIOS → Hardware → OS

d)

OS → Hardware → BIOS

5.

What is a bootable USB drive mainly used for?

a)

Data backup only

b)

Installing an operating system

c)

Storing documents

d)

Playing media files

6.

What is the purpose of partitioning a hard drive?

a)

To increase RAM

b)

To divide the drive into sections

c)

To delete files

d)

To speed up the CPU

7.

Which partitioning scheme supports very large storage drives?

a)

FAT32

b)

MBR

c)

GPT

d)

NTFS

8.

What is the main limitation of MBR?

a)

Cannot format drives

b)

Limited to smaller disk sizes

c)

Cannot boot OS

d)

Cannot create partitions

9.

What is the purpose of formatting a drive?

a)

Repair hardware

b)

Create a file system

c)

Increase storage size

d)

Install BIOS

10.

Which file system supports large files and security permissions?

a)

FAT16

b)

FAT32

c)

NTFS

d)

EXT2

11.

Which file system is most compatible with older devices?

a)

NTFS

b)

FAT32

c)

GPT

d)

RAID

12.

What happens when you perform a clean OS installation?

a)

Data is preserved

b)

Only drivers are deleted

c)

The drive is wiped

d)

BIOS is removed

13.

Which of the following is an operating system?

a)

Rufus

b)

Windows

c)

DriverPack

d)

BIOS

14.

Which OS is considered free and open source?

a)

Windows

b)

macOS

c)

Linux

d)

DOS

15.

Which OS uses a Start Menu and Taskbar?

a)

Linux

b)

Windows

c)

macOS

d)

UNIX

16.

What tool is commonly used to create a bootable USB installer?

a)

WinRAR

b)

Rufus

c)

Notepad

d)

Control Panel

17.

Safe Mode is mainly used to:

a)

Play games

b)

Install updates

c)

Troubleshoot problems

d)

Browse the internet

18.

How do you usually access Safe Mode?

a)

Press F8 during startup

b)

Press Delete

c)

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

d)

Press Esc

19.

What is the main purpose of device drivers?

a)

Protect data

b)

Control hardware devices

c)

Manage users

d)

Partition disks

20.

Where can you install or update drivers manually?

a)

Task Manager

b)

Device Manager

c)

Control Panel only

d)

File Explorer

21.

Which is NOT a valid way to install drivers?

a)

Manufacturer’s website

b)

Device Manager

c)

Driver installation DVD

d)

BIOS update

22.

What is the purpose of Windows Update?

a)

Format disks

b)

Improve graphics

c)

Provide security patches

d)

Replace BIOS

23.

What utility shows running applications and CPU usage?

a)

Control Panel

b)

Task Manager

c)

Disk Cleanup

d)

Registry Editor

24.

What does Disk Cleanup do?

a)

Defrag RAM

b)

Remove unnecessary files

c)

Install OS

d)

Update BIOS

25.

What utility rearranges fragmented files on a hard drive?

a)

Disk Cleanup

b)

Disk Management

c)

Disk Defragmenter

d)

Device Manager

26.

What is a system restore point used for?

a)

Installing drivers

b)

Reverting system changes

c)

Cleaning storage

d)

Updating OS

27.

Where can you create a system restore point?

a)

BIOS

b)

System Properties

c)

File Explorer

d)

Task Manager

28.

What is a system image backup?

a)

Screenshot of desktop

b)

Copy of OS and files

c)

List of drivers

d)

BIOS configuration

29.

Why is regular backup important?

a)

Increase performance

b)

Prevent virus infection

c)

Protect data loss

d)

Speed up booting

30.

What is the purpose of DNS?

a)

Assign IP addresses

b)

Block viruses

c)

Translate domain names

d)

Share files

31.

What does DHCP do?

a)

Encrypt data

b)

Assign IP addresses automatically

c)

Block websites

d)

Manage drivers

32.

Where do you configure network settings in Windows?

a)

BIOS

b)

Network and Sharing Center

c)

Task Manager

d)

File Explorer

33.

What is a static IP address?

a)

Automatically assigned IP

b)

Temporary IP

c)

Manually assigned IP

d)

Encrypted IP

34.

What is the main function of a firewall?

a)

Improve speed

b)

Block unauthorized access

c)

Format drives

d)

Install drivers

35.

Where can you enable or disable Windows Firewall?

a)

Task Manager

b)

Control Panel / Settings

c)

BIOS

d)

Device Manager

36.

What is malware?

a)

Hardware failure

b)

Malicious software

c)

OS update

d)

Network protocol

37.

How do you scan for malware?

a)

Disk Cleanup

b)

Antivirus software

c)

BIOS setup

d)

Device Manager

38.

What tool protects components from static electricity?

a)

Screwdriver

b)

Anti-static wrist strap

c)

Thermal paste

d)

Cleaning brush

39.

Where should the anti-static wrist strap be clipped?

a)

Any screw

b)

I/O plate

c)

Unpainted metal part of the case

d)

Power supply cable

40.

What is the best indicator of successful PC assembly?

a)

LED lights turn on

b)

Beep sound only

c)

Boots to BIOS

d)

Fans spin

41.

Which component should be removed last during disassembly?

a)

RAM

b)

CPU

c)

Power supply

d)

Hard drive

42.

Thermal paste should be applied on the:

a)

CPU pins

b)

CPU surface

c)

RAM slot

d)

Motherboard

43.

Which set of peripherals is essential to operate a PC?

a)

Printer, Scanner, Speakers

b)

Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor

c)

Webcam, Headphones, Mic

d)

Joystick, Gamepad, Mouse

44.

Which port is NOT commonly used for monitors?

a)

HDMI

b)

DVI

c)

VGA

d)

RPS

45.

Which port provides the best digital video quality?

a)

VGA

b)

PS/2

c)

HDMI

d)

Serial

46.

What is the purpose of RAID?

a)

Increase RAM

b)

Improve data redundancy and performance

c)

Install OS

d)

Format disks

47.

Which RAID level mirrors data?

a)

RAID 0

b)

RAID 1

c)

RAID 5

d)

RAID 10

48.

Which RAID level has no redundancy?

a)

RAID 0

b)

RAID 1

c)

RAID 5

d)

RAID 6

49.

Which RAID level uses parity?

a)

RAID 0

b)

RAID 1

c)

RAID 5

d)

RAID 2

50.

What should be checked first if a computer fails to boot?

a)

Mouse connection

b)

BIOS and boot order

c)

Installed applications

d)

Desktop icons