ICAU2005B: Do You Know How To Operate Computer Hardware? Trivia Quiz

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ICAU2005B: Do You Know How To Operate Computer Hardware? Trivia Quiz - Quiz

Multiple choice quiz to assess your knowledge of computer hardware components and how they interlink.

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1.

Which of the following is not an item of external computer hardware?
- A.
  
  Keyboard
- B.
  
  Printer
- C.
  
  Parallel Ports
- D.
  
  USB
2.

RAM stands for:
- A.
  
  Read Always Memory
- B.
  
  Randam Alternative Memory
- C.
  
  Random Access Memory
- D.
  
  Read Access Memory
3.

An intergrated package
- A.
  
  Does not have separate components that can be installed and used individually
- B.
  
  Is cheaper than a software suite
- C.
  
  Does not usually include spreadsheetsing and email
- D.
  
  Does not contain a range of software with advanced features
4.

Peripherals include items such as:
- A.
  
  Printers, USB and Motherboards
- B.
  
  Bluetooth devices, CDs and Cartridges
- C.
  
  Servers, Mouse and Touch Pads
- D.
  
  Printers, Speakers and Microphone
5.

An OH&S standard that should be followed when operating computer hardware
- A.
  
  Correct lighting
- B.
  
  Extended working time
- C.
  
  Swinging on a chair
- D.
  
  Unadjustable chair
6.

Consumables when using computers we use these do not include
- A.
  
  CD-R
- B.
  
  Floppy Disks
- C.
  
  Modems
- D.
  
  Cartridges
7.

Firewalls are a type of
- A.
  
  Computerplatforms
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Software
- D.
  
  All of the above
8.

A cold start is when you
- A.
  
  By restarting the computer
- B.
  
  Start the computer by pressing the power button
- C.
  
  By starting computer from hibernation status
- D.
  
  By starting the computer from sleep status
9.

When using Microsoft Word the open/edited document that you are viewing on your screen is held in the
- A.
  
  ROM of the computer
- B.
  
  Not held in the memory of the computer anywhere until you save it
- C.
  
  The USB that it is saved to
- D.
  
  RAM of the computer
10.

The Internet is an abbreviation of
- A.
  
  Installed Networks
- B.
  
  Individual Networks
- C.
  
  Interconnected Networks
- D.
  
  None of the above
11.

One of the most effective ways to make back-up is to
- A.
  
  Make a copy of your files to another folder on your hard-drive
- B.
  
  Compressing your files to an external storage device as a WINZIP file
- C.
  
  Make a copy of your files as another format onto a USB
- D.
  
  Make a copy of your files once a year
12.

This card provides a port for the network cabling to connect to convert data so that it can be sent over the network.
- A.
  
  NIC
- B.
  
  Network Image Card
- C.
  
  NOC
- D.
  
  Network Organisational Card
13.

BIOS stands for
- A.
  
  Basic In Out Scheme
- B.
  
  Basic Input/Output Scheme
- C.
  
  Back-up Internal Output System
- D.
  
  Basic Input/Output System
14.

A Terabyte (TB) is
- A.
  
  1 024 gb
- B.
  
  1 024 TB
- C.
  
  1 024 KB
- D.
  
  1 024 GB
15.

A data storage device that can store approx 1 TB and allows you to take it to another location
- A.
  
  A USB
- B.
  
  CD-RW
- C.
  
  External Hard drive
- D.
  
  Floppy Disk
16.

The flow of the computer processing stages include
- A.
  
  Data entered, processed, stored, printed
- B.
  
  Data is processed, data entered, data is stored, data is printed
- C.
  
  Data is stored, data is processed, data is retrieved, data is printed
- D.
  
  Data is printed, processed, stored
17.

If the computer will not turn on, you should
- A.
  
  Turn the computer on and off until it works
- B.
  
  Press the off button and come back later
- C.
  
  Check that all cables are correctly attached and power source is switched on
- D.
  
  Call in technical support person
18.

The higher the number of RAM a computer has means the
- A.
  
  The faster the internet will work
- B.
  
  Higher the number of software applications you can have active at the same time.
- C.
  
  The more data you can store on your hard drive
- D.
  
  The more software packages you can save to your hard drive
19.

If your keyboard is not working correctly which one of the following would you not need to do:
- A.
  
  Check that the cable from the keyboard is correctly connected to the system box
- B.
  
  Ensure that all keys on the keyboard are not jammed down
- C.
  
  Check to see if the monitor is switched on
- D.
  
  Ensure that no food or other objects have not become jammed between keys in the keyboard
20.

Which of the following is the correct statement:
- A.
  
  The computer should be kept stable at a tempertaure of 32 degrees
- B.
  
  It is ok to store the computer in direct sunlight
- C.
  
  The cables can be strectched and left around anywhere
- D.
  
  Ensure that the computer operator can be seated comfortably in front of te computer on a WH&S regulated chair.