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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  • 2. 

    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
    See page 56

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following connectors is used for hard drives?

    • Parallel

    • SATA

    • HDMI

    • TTFN

    Correct Answer
    A. SATA
    Explanation
    See Page 55

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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
    See page 55

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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
    See Page 51

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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
    See page 45

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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
    See Page 47

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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
    See Page 48

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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
    See page 47

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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
    See Page 50

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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
    See Page 48

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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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  • 14. 

    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
    See Page 46

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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
    See Page 49

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