A level Computer Hardware quiz 1

16 Questions

Quiz Description

Here we offer free educational quizzes. You will find several questions ranging from 15-20 in these quizzes. 

These questions are aimed at boosting your knowledge both at the intellectual and educational level, as well as general and technical. In this quiz, we will be looking at Computer hardware. We have computers in the house, with components like a mouse, keyboard, and speakers. It will be interesting for you to know that these components are referred to as hardware because they are used externally and help the computer in communication.

Students studying Computer Science in the A levels are usually tested from this topic and so these quizzes will be like a pre-test in preparation for their tests and upcoming exams. Take the quiz and learn.
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1:

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?


Correct
  • 1:
    ROM BIOS
  • 2:
    boot.ini
  • 3:
    CONFIG.SYS
  • 4:
    CPU
2:

What could cause a fixed disk error.


Correct
  • 1:
    No-CD installed
  • 2:
    bad ram
  • 3:
    slow processor
  • 4:
    Incorrect CMOS settings
3:

Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?


Correct
  • 1:
    power surges
  • 2:
    overheat
  • 3:
    EMI
  • 4:
    Incomplete path for ESD
4:

When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at


Correct
  • 1:
    Dip switches
  • 2:
    CONFIG.SYS
  • 3:
    Jumper settings
  • 4:
    Motherboard BIOS
5:

With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to


Correct
  • 1:
    protocol speed
  • 2:
    a fiber speed
  • 3:
    megabits per seconds
  • 4:
    minimum and maximum server speed
6:

Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector


Correct
  • 1:
    ATX
  • 2:
    AT
  • 3:
    BABY AT
  • 4:
    All of the above
7:

A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:


Correct
  • 1:
    clusters
  • 2:
    sectors
  • 3:
    vectors
  • 4:
    heads
8:

A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:


Correct
  • 1:
    surge protector
  • 2:
    capacitor
  • 3:
    voltmeter
  • 4:
    resistor
9:

Which standard govern parallel communications?


Correct
  • 1:
    RS232
  • 2:
    RS-232a
  • 3:
    CAT 5
  • 4:
    IEEE 1284
10:

In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning stage?


Correct
  • 1:
    The corona wire places a uniform positive charge on the paper
  • 2:
    A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum
  • 3:
    A uniform negative charge is placed on the toner
  • 4:
    All of the above
11:

What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?


Correct
  • 1:
    TMC solvent
  • 2:
    Silicone spray
  • 3:
    Denatured alcohol
  • 4:
    All-purpose cleaner
12:

ESD would cause the most damage to which component?


Correct
  • 1:
    Power supply
  • 2:
    Expansion board
  • 3:
    Monitor
  • 4:
    Keyboard
13:

To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:


Correct
  • 1:
    Memory
  • 2:
    MEM
  • 3:
    SYS /M
  • 4:
    Memmaker
14:

Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?


Correct
  • 1:
    PCI
  • 2:
    ISA
  • 3:
    EISA
  • 4:
    None of the above
15:

Suppose that you have a the maintenance package identifies several possible field replaceable units (FRUs) that will resolve the problem. What should you do after turning the power off?


Correct
  • 1:
    Replace the indicated parts, one at a time in the recommended sequence, until the problem is resolved; return unused FRUs to stock
  • 2:
    Replace all of the indicated FRUs at once and return the machine to the customer if the problem is resolved
  • 3:
    Follow the same procedure as in ays replace the system board first if it is on the list of possible FRUs If multiple FRUs are indicated, then software is the most likely source of the problem
  • 4:
    None of the above
16:

Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware wise. You boot your PC and don't get a beep. What should you check first?


Correct
  • 1:
    System board
  • 2:
    RAM
  • 3:
    microprocessor
  • 4:
    speaker

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