Chapter 3 The Visible PC Competency C Computer Hardware

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

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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.

Chapter 3 The Visible PC Competency C Computer Hardware - Quiz

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Which of the following devices has enough storage capacity to hold a movie?
- CD-ROM
- CD-R
- CD-RW
- DVD
Correct Answer

A. DVD

Explanation

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3.

Which of the following connectors is used for hard drives?
- Parallel
- SATA
- HDMI
- TTFN
Correct Answer

A. SATA

Explanation

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4.

Which of the following devices attaches with a ribbon cable?
- CPU
- CD-ROM drive
- RAM
- Sound Card
Correct Answer

A. CD-ROM drive

Explanation

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5.

Which of the following connectors is used mostly for external hard drives?
- PATA
- ESATA
- HDMI
- PS/2
Correct Answer

A. ESATA

Explanation

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6.

Which of the following connector types enable you to plug a device into them and have the device function without you restarting the computer?
- FireWire and USB
- Mini-DIN and USB
- VESA and FireWire
- VESA and USB
Correct Answer

A. FireWire and USB

Explanation

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7.

Which of the following ports can handle a connection from a monitor?
- DVI
- FireWire
- Mini-DIN
- USB
Correct Answer

A. DVI

Explanation

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8.

Which of the following ports enables a modern PC to connecto to a network?
- Mini-Audio
- Mini-DIN
- RJ-13
- RJ-45
Correct Answer

A. RJ-45

Explanation

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9.

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

A. Both support hot-swapping devices

Explanation

USB and FireWire connections have in common the ability to support hot-swapping devices. This means that devices can be connected or disconnected without having to restart the computer or interrupt its operation. Hot-swapping is a convenient feature that allows for easy and seamless connection and disconnection of peripherals, making it possible to add or remove devices without causing any disruption to the system.

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10.

A modern keyboard generally connects to which of the following ports?
- FireWire or Mini-DIN
- Mini-DIN or USB
- USB or VESA
- VESA or FireWire
Correct Answer

A. Mini-DIN or USB

Explanation

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11.

Which device traditionally used a 2-row, 15-pin DB Connector (though current models connect through USB)?
- Joystick
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Printer
Correct Answer

A. Joystick

Explanation

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12.

Which of the following connections can replace all of the mini-audio jacks on a system unit?
- FireWire
- Mini-DIN
- S/PDIF
- VESA
Correct Answer

A. S/PDIF

Explanation

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13.

USB Connectors come in which of the following sizes?
- A, B, and Mini A
- A and B
- A, B and Mini B
- Mini A and Mini B
Correct Answer

A. A, B and Mini B

Explanation

USB connectors come in three different sizes: A, B, and Mini B. The A-type connector is the most common one and is typically found on computers and hubs. The B-type connector is used for devices such as printers and scanners. The Mini B connector is a smaller version of the B-type connector and is commonly used for older devices like digital cameras and MP3 players. Therefore, the correct answer is A, B, and Mini B.

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Which of the following ports would you most likely find built into a motherboard?
- A keyboard port
- A DVI port
- An HDMI port
- An RDA port
Correct Answer

A. A keyboard port

Explanation

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15.

Which devices enable you to select graphical items on a graphical screen?
- Mouse and Touchball
- Touchball and Trackball
- Mouse and Trackball
- Mouse and Modem
Correct Answer

A. Mouse and Trackball

Explanation

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Chapter 3 The Visible PC Competency C Computer Hardware

Which of the following devices measure(s) storage capacity in megabytes or gigabytes?

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Which of the following devices has enough storage capacity to hold a movie?

Which of the following connectors is used for hard drives?

Which of the following devices attaches with a ribbon cable?

Which of the following connectors is used mostly for external hard drives?

Which of the following connector types enable you to plug a device into them and have the device function without you restarting the computer?

Which of the following ports can handle a connection from a monitor?

Which of the following ports enables a modern PC to connecto to a network?

Of the following, what do USB and FireWire connections have in common?

A modern keyboard generally connects to which of the following ports?

Which device traditionally used a 2-row, 15-pin DB Connector (though current models connect through USB)?

Which of the following connections can replace all of the mini-audio jacks on a system unit?

USB Connectors come in which of the following sizes?

Which of the following ports would you most likely find built into a motherboard?

Which devices enable you to select graphical items on a graphical screen?