Hardware Test
18 Questions
| Attempts: 321
This is your Hardware Test.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The motherboard is the main circuit of the computer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 2.
Floppy Drives are more common than CD-ROM drives in today's computers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
The heat sink helps heat the computer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 4.
The power supply regulates the power used by the computer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
The serial port is also known as the male.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 6.
This component reads and writes data on a hard disk.
- A.
BIOS
- B.
Network Interface Card
- C.
Hard Drive
- D.
Sound Card
Correct Answer
C. Hard Drive -
- 7.
This device reads information from a Compact Disc.
- A.
CD-ROM Drive
- B.
Floppy Drive
- C.
CPU
- D.
Hard Drive
Correct Answer
A. CD-ROM Drive -
- 8.
New data can be written to and read from these items. (Also known as Random Access Memory)
- A.
ISA Slots
- B.
IDE Connectors
- C.
RAM
- D.
Batteries
Correct Answer
C. RAM -
- 9.
This port outdated the PS2 port; Offers power and versatility. (Universal Serial Bus)
- A.
Parallel Port
- B.
Serial Port
- C.
PS2 Port
- D.
USB port
Correct Answer
D. USB port -
- 10.
This item supplies power to the BIOS chip.
- A.
Battery
- B.
BIOS Power Connector
- C.
Chipset
- D.
IDE Connector
Correct Answer
A. Battery -
- 11.
This device is used to play and record audio.
- A.
Video Card
- B.
Recorder Card
- C.
Sound Card
- D.
NIC
Correct Answer
C. Sound Card -
- 12.
This device allows your computer to communicate with the network. (Network Interface Card)
- A.
NC
- B.
NIC
- C.
IC
- D.
CON
Correct Answer
B. NIC -
- 13.
The microprocessor or the "Brain" of the Computer.
- A.
AMD
- B.
Intel
- C.
CPU
- D.
Brain Chip
Correct Answer
C. CPU -
- 14.
This establishes basic communication when the computer is first turned on. (Basic Input/Output System)
- A.
BISO
- B.
BIOS
- C.
Communicator
- D.
RAM
Correct Answer
B. BIOS -
- 15.
16-Bit BUS that is used to connect additional devices. (Industry Standard Architecture)
- A.
16 Bit Slots
- B.
LCO Slots
- C.
PCI Slots
- D.
ISA Slots
Correct Answer
D. ISA Slots -
- 16.
The______________________ is known as the Female port of the computer
Correct Answer
parallel port
Parallel Port
Parallel port
parallel Port
Paralllel port - 17.
The_____________________ was outdated by the USB port. Was generally used to connect the mouse and keyboard to the computer.
Correct Answer
PS2 port
ps2 port
PS2
Ps2
Ps2 Port - 18.
A_____________________ is a set of chips in the computer
Correct Answer
Chipset
chipset
Chip Set
chip set
Chip set
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