Chapter 3 The Visible PC Competency C Computer Hardware

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Chapter 3 The Visible PC Competency C Computer Hardware - Quiz

Understand and evaluate the functions of the parts of a computer. This multiple choice question test comes from Chapter 3 The Visible PC in the text book Mike Meyers' Comp TIA A+ Guide to Managing and Troubleshooting PCs.

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1.

Which of the following connections can replace all of the mini-audio jacks on a system unit?
- A.
  
  FireWire
- B.
  
  Mini-DIN
- C.
  
  S/PDIF
- D.
  
  VESA
2.

A modern keyboard generally connects to which of the following ports?
- A.
  
  FireWire or Mini-DIN
- B.
  
  Mini-DIN or USB
- C.
  
  USB or VESA
- D.
  
  VESA or FireWire
3.

USB Connectors come in which of the following sizes?
- A.
  
  A, B, and Mini A
- B.
  
  A and B
- C.
  
  A, B and Mini B
- D.
  
  Mini A and Mini B
4.

Which of the following devices attaches with a ribbon cable?
- A.
  
  CPU
- B.
  
  CD-ROM drive
- C.
  
  RAM
- D.
  
  Sound Card
5.

Which of the following devices measure(s) storage capacity in megabytes or gigabytes?
- A.
  
  Floppy disk and hard drives
- B.
  
  NIC
- C.
  
  CPU
- D.
  
  Modem
6.

Which of the following devices has enough storage capacity to hold a movie?
- A.
  
  CD-ROM
- B.
  
  CD-R
- C.
  
  CD-RW
- D.
  
  DVD
7.

Which of the following connector types enable you to plug a device into them and have the device function without you restarting the computer?
- A.
  
  FireWire and USB
- B.
  
  Mini-DIN and USB
- C.
  
  VESA and FireWire
- D.
  
  VESA and USB
8.

Which of the following ports would you most likely find built into a motherboard?
- A.
  
  A keyboard port
- B.
  
  A DVI port
- C.
  
  An HDMI port
- D.
  
  An RDA port
9.

Which of the following connectors is used mostly for external hard drives?
- A.
  
  PATA
- B.
  
  ESATA
- C.
  
  HDMI
- D.
  
  PS/2
10.

Which of the following ports can handle a connection from a monitor?
- A.
  
  DVI
- B.
  
  FireWire
- C.
  
  Mini-DIN
- D.
  
  USB
11.

Which of the following ports enables a modern PC to connecto to a network?
- A.
  
  Mini-Audio
- B.
  
  Mini-DIN
- C.
  
  RJ-13
- D.
  
  RJ-45
12.

Which of the following connectors is used for hard drives?
- A.
  
  Parallel
- B.
  
  SATA
- C.
  
  HDMI
- D.
  
  TTFN
13.

Of the following, what do USB and FireWire connections have in common?
- A.
  
  Both are used for connecting keyboards
- B.
  
  Both support dual monitors
- C.
  
  Both support hot-swapping devices
- D.
  
  Both use D-subminiature connectors
14.

Which devices enable you to select graphical items on a graphical screen?
- A.
  
  Mouse and Touchball
- B.
  
  Touchball and Trackball
- C.
  
  Mouse and Trackball
- D.
  
  Mouse and Modem
15.

Which device traditionally used a 2-row, 15-pin DB Connector (though current models connect through USB)?
- A.
  
  Joystick
- B.
  
  Keyboard
- C.
  
  Mouse
- D.
  
  Printer

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