Hardware Final Exam Quiz - Fall 2025

1. Power supply converts 115 V AC or 220 V AC into_____.

Correct answer: d. 3.3V DC, 5V DC, 12V DC

2. _______ are attached to a computer to expand its capabilities

Correct answer: b. Peripheral Devices

3. When a computer powers on but there is no display and no POST beep, which issue could be related to the processor:

Correct answer: a. Faulty CPU installation or missing thermal paste

4. Which device allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer?

Correct answer: b. Input device

5. CMOS stands for____

Correct answer: a. Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor

6. Conversion of decimal number 60 to its binary number equivalent is

Correct answer: b. 00111100

7. A laptop powers on but the screen remains dark even though you can faintly see the desktop under a light. What is the most likely cause?

Correct answer: c. Defective backlight or inverter

8. In the CPU, which of the following is responsible for doing math _____.

Correct answer: b. Arithmetic and Logical Unit

9. The two widely used forms of modern RAM are_____.

Correct answer: d. Static RAM and Dynamic RAM

10. A-F system is used in which of the following number systems?

Correct answer: d. Hexa-Decimal

11. Memory Physical slots SODIMM stands for_____.

Correct answer: c. Small Outline DIMM

12. Which one based on semiconductor?

Correct answer: d. Flash

13. For converting a number in decimal number system to its binary equivalent, remainders are recorded after successive division of the number by

Correct answer: c. 2

14. The decimal equivalent of 11100 is

Correct answer: d. 28

15. Convert (56)10 into a binary number

Correct answer: d. 111000

16. What is the primary function of an output device?

Correct answer: c. Display or present data to the user

17. Which of the following is the binary equivalent of the decimal number 35?

Correct answer: b. 100011

18. Which of the following falls under SDRAM_____.

Correct answer: c. DDR4

19. HDD stands for _____.

Correct answer: d. Hard Disk Drive

20. Which of the following is not a benefit of laptop design?

Correct answer: c. Processor Performance

21. DIMM stands for_____.

Correct answer: a. Dual Inline Memory Module

22. Which of the following is not a positional number system?

Correct answer: c. Roman Number System

23. What will be the decimal equivalent for binary number 11001110?

Correct answer: b. 206

24. Convert decimal to binary (48)10

Correct answer: d. 110000

25. Impact printers create pictures and figures by: _____.

Correct answer: a. Striking a ribbon or paper

26. A device that allows users to feed data into a computer for analysis and storage and to give commands to the computer is called _____.

Correct answer: c. Input device

27. What is the unit of power?_____.

Correct answer: b. Watts

28. Which part of the computer fetches, decodes, and executes the programming instructions? _____.

Correct answer: d. Central Processing Unit

29. SSD stands for _____.

Correct answer: d. Solid State Drive

30. The main ATX motherboard power connector typically consists of ______ pins.

Correct answer: c. 24

31. How is the size of RAM normally measured nowadays

Correct answer: b. In GB

32. What kind of peripheral devices is a hard disk drive?

Correct answer: a. Storage device

33. RAM stands for_____.

Correct answer: b. Random Access Memory

34. ______are output devices.

Correct answer: b. Printer and Speaker

35. Which laptop input device is a flat surface that you can slide across with your finger to control the cursor?

Correct answer: d. Touchpad

36. ROM stands for _____.

Correct answer: c. Read Only Memory

37. ____ is used to provide power for internal disk drives.

Correct answer: a. Molex connector

38. POST stands for

Correct answer: a. Power On Self Test

39. It can accept and calculate two independent sets of instructions simultaneously

Correct answer: b. Hyper threading

40. What is the main disadvantage of an integrated system board?

Correct answer: c. When one component fails, the entire board must be replaced

41. Which of the following statements about CPU cache is true?

Correct answer: b. L1 cache has higher priority than L2 cache

42. The process by which the processor slows down to conserve power is officially called as

Correct answer: c. Throttling

43. If the operating system fails to load and displays a "Missing Operating System" error, what is the most likely cause?

Correct answer: a. Incorrect boot order or disconnected drive

44. Which of the following interfaces allows audio to be sent out over the same cabling infrastructure as video?

Correct answer: b. HDMI

45. Which statement correctly describes the difference between Server OS and Desktop OS?

Correct answer: c. A Server OS provides network and data services to clients

46. Which of the following represents the two main categories of computer cables?

Correct answer: d. Data cable and Power cable

47. Which computer component houses bays, slots, and connectors for drives, circuit boards, and I/O devices

Correct answer: a. Computer Case

48. What is the primary function of a modem?

Correct answer: a. To convert digital signals to analog and vice versa for Internet communication

49. What is the basic storage unit used in drives.

Correct answer: d. Sector

50. Which of the following is true about the clock speed?

Correct answer: d. Clock speed is determined by the CPU manufacturer

51. All data-handling components and optional data devices are connected to the external data bus.

Correct answer: b. True

52. Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer?

Correct answer: d. Sound Card

53. Which of these is the speed of the CPU?

Correct answer: a. Internal clock speed

54. How are SODIMMs installed on a laptop?

Correct answer: c. On a 45-degree angle

55. Which method can be used to reset a forgotten BIOS supervisor password?

Correct answer: b. Remove the CMOS battery

56. It is a block of metal made to sit right on top of the CPU with metal fins and uses conduction to direct heat away from the CPU.

Correct answer: a. Heat Sink

57. It is the electrical interface between the CPU and the motherboard and is attached directly to the motherboard and houses the CPU.

Correct answer: a. Socket

58. Most of the functions of CPU is done by?

Correct answer: c. Chipset

59. Mouse is an ____________device?

Correct answer: c. Input

60. Name any two storage device?

Correct answer: a. Hard Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive

61. Which of the following video connectors uses a mini-DIN 4-pin or 7-pin connector for transmitting analog video signals?

Correct answer: c. S-Video

62. The most common interfaces which are used in PCs today?

Correct answer: c. USB, HDMI, Bluetooth

63. Active heat sinks incorporate which of the following into their design?

Correct answer: c. Fans

64. The process by which the processor slows down to conserve power is officially called?

Correct answer: a. Throttling

65. The spine of the computer is ______________

Correct answer: b. Motherboard

66. What is the main function of a network switch?

Correct answer: c. To connect multiple devices within the same network

67. Which component is responsible for connecting the memory controller hub (Northbridge) to the processor.

Correct answer: c. Front Side Bus (FSB)

68. To implement a secure boot process, which device should be listed first in the Boot Device Priority screen?

Correct answer: d. Hard drive

69. What are the two main types of Laptop memories?

Correct answer: a. SODIMM and Micro DIMM

70. What do storage units provide?

Correct answer: c. A place to store information and instructions when they are not being used in memory

71. What is a possible reason for having black lines show up on printouts?

Correct answer: b. Scratch on the laser printer drum

72. VGA stands for:

Correct answer: c. Video Graphic Array

73. What is a possible symptom of a failing CPU?

Correct answer: b. CPU is beyond the recommended voltage range

74. What is the main purpose of a storage device?

Correct answer: d. To store programs and data until they are needed

75. Which of the following is not one of the stages of computing?

Correct answer: a. Heating

76. Which printer contains a wheel that looks like a flower with raised letters and symbols on each petal?

Correct answer: b. Daisy wheel printers

77. What is the primary function of a Wireless Access Point (WAP)?

Correct answer: a. To convert wired signals to wireless for network access

78. Which of the following are examples of display devices?

Correct answer: c. LCD, CRT

79. ______ controls and directs all activities in a computer system

Correct answer: a. CPU

80. POST is a series of system checks performed by the _______

Correct answer: a. BIOS

81. DIMM and RIMM are the form of ____________

Correct answer: d. Memory Package

82. VGA based video technologies use what type of signal between the adaptor and monitor?

Correct answer: d. Analog

83. What is the function of the LASER in the LASER printer?

Correct answer: d. It creates an image of the page on the drum

84. What is the maximum speed of USB 2.0 in Mbps?

Correct answer: d. 480

85. What is the physical component where data are stored in a HDD?

Correct answer: d. Platter

86. What kind of device uses unique physical traits of the user to authenticate their access to a secure system or location?

Correct answer: a. Biometric device

87. Conversation of binary number 00001100 to decimal number is

Correct answer: b. 12

88. What type of expansion slot is preferred today for high-performance graphics adapters?

Correct answer: a. PCIe

89. What is the main difference between an ATX and Mini-ATX motherboard?

Correct answer: c. Mini-ATX is smaller in size and offers fewer expansion slots than ATX

90. Which motherboard design style is most widely implemented?

Correct answer: d. ATX

91. Which motherboard form factor places expansion slots on a special riser card and is used in low-profile PCs?

Correct answer: c. NLX

92. Which of the following are considered integrated I/O ports?

Correct answer: b. All of these options are correct

93. Which of the following is not considered a system component that can be found inside the computer?

Correct answer: b. PCIe graphics adapter

94. Conversation of binary number 00011110 to decimal number is

Correct answer: d. 30

95. Which of the following is used to store documents and programs for repeated use? Information can be added and deleted as well.

Correct answer: a. Hard drive

96. Which of the following loses its contents when you shut down the computer?

Correct answer: c. Random access memory (RAM)

97. Which of the following memory types has the smallest form factors

Correct answer: d. MicroDIMM

98. Conversion of a hexadecimal number 4B to binary number is

Correct answer: b. 01001011

99. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slots are known mostly for video card and are usually in which of the color?

Correct answer: b. Brown

100. An application or program runs in

Correct answer: b. RAM

101. CD-ROM stands for

Correct answer: c. Compact Disk Read Only Memory

102. Conversion of a hexadecimal number 4F to binary number is

Correct answer: d. 01001111

103. Conversion of decimal number 99 to its binary number equivalent is

Correct answer: d. 01100011

104. Conversion of decimal number 71 to its binary number equivalent is

Correct answer: c. 01000111

105. On an Intel based motherboard, which chipset enables the CPU to interact with RAM?

Correct answer: c. Northbridge

106. If you are unable to display a given resolution on a monitor, which of the following might explain why?

Correct answer: c. The graphics adapter does not have enough memory installed

107. Which component is responsible for processing and rendering graphics on a computer?

Correct answer: b. Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

108. When replacing a power supply, which of the following trends to vary among power supplies and must be chosen properly to support all connected devices?

Correct answer: d. Wattage

109. Which computer components contain all the circuits necessary for other components or devices to communicate with one another?

Correct answer: a. Motherboard

110. We can connect Mouse by using _______

Correct answer: d. PS/2 and USB

111. Which device in a bubble-jet printer contains the printhead?

Correct answer: c. Ink cartridge

112. Which one of the following is not a function of firewall?

Correct answer: c. Coding and decoding the message

113. Barcode readers can use _________ to scan one-or two-dimensional barcodes.

Correct answer: b. LED or Laser

114. Daisy wheel and Dot Matrix are two types of ___________

Correct answer: a. Impact Printers

115. Motherboard form factor where the expansion slots are placed sideways on a special riser card to use the reduced vertical space optimally.

Correct answer: b. NLX

116. HDMI stands for

Correct answer: b. High Definition Multimedia Interface

117. LANs connect computers and peripheral devices

Correct answer: a. True

118. A computer case is also known as a computer chassis.

Correct answer: a. True

119. A CPU consists of the Control Unit and the Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU).

Correct answer: a. True

120. ROM (Read-Only Memory) provides permanent data storage

Correct answer: a. True

121. Computer case minimizes electrical interference to other electronic devices in the area

Correct answer: a. True

122. HDDs produce more noise than SSDs because they contain moving mechanical parts

Correct answer: a. True

123. HDDs are more durable than SSDs

Correct answer: b. False

124. SSDs are generally more expensive than HDDs

Correct answer: a. True

125. A power supply unit converts DC(Direct Current) power to AC(Alternate Current)

Correct answer: b. False

126. RAM is considered non-volatile memory

Correct answer: b. False

127. ROM allows data to be written faster than other types of memory

Correct answer: b. False

128. The main components of a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) are made primarily of metal.

Correct answer: a. True

129. Most computer power supplies have output capacities ranging from 300 watts to 1000 watts.

Correct answer: a. True

130. The Operating System (OS) serves as the interface between the user and the computer hardware.

Correct answer: a. True

131. In the main motherboard power (ATX) the on-off power controls circuit boards is built outside the motherboard _____.

Correct answer: b. False

132. Which of the following is not a commonly used computer operating system?

Correct answer: d. BIOS

133. ROM has temporary storage

Correct answer: b. False

134. ROM used for startup process of computer_____.

Correct answer: a. True

135. One of the key functions of an Operating System is to manage the booting process

Correct answer: a. True

136. Which of the following best describes encryption?

Correct answer: b. The process of converting readable data into a coded form to protect it

137. Which key is commonly pressed during system startup to access the BIOS/UEFI setup utility?

Correct answer: a. Del or F2

138. OS has a lot of functions, example: Memory Management

Correct answer: a. True

139. DIMM modules are primarily used in desktop computers, while laptops use SO-DIMM modules

Correct answer: a. True

140. Computer security encompasses multiple branches, including Information Security and Network Security.

Correct answer: a. True

141. Which of the following statements about thermal printers is true?

Correct answer: b. They use heat to produce images on specially coated paper

142. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

Correct answer: a. To route data packets between different networks

143. The goal of computer security is to maximize computer freezing and crashes.

Correct answer: b. False

144. HDD is heavier than SSD _____.

Correct answer: a. True

145. Implementing computer security measures helps in safeguarding and efficiently managing critical information.

Correct answer: a. True

146. What is the first step when troubleshooting a hardware problem?

Correct answer: c. Identify and define the problem

147. Cryptographic algorithms are used to encode a message from its unencrypted or clear-text state into an encrypted message

Correct answer: a. True

148. Continuous system reboots are often caused by faulty drivers or incorrect system configurations.

Correct answer: a. True

149. When a computer frequently crashes or displays a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD), which component should be checked first for potential failure?

Correct answer: b. RAM

150. What is the primary function of a firewall?

Correct answer: c. To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic for security

151. What is a common symptom of a failing hard disk?

Correct answer: c. Clicking or grinding noise

152. What does BIOS stand for?

Correct answer: a. Basic Input/Output System

153. Which peripheral device is used to convert physical documents into digital form?

Correct answer: b. Scanner

154. What type of bus architecture is commonly used for expansion cards?

Correct answer: a. PCIe

155. What is the primary function of a UPS?

Correct answer: b. Provide backup power

156. What component is primarily responsible for storing the BIOS settings?

Correct answer: a. CMOS

157. Which type of CPU allows simultaneous execution of multiple instructions?

Correct answer: b. Multi-core

158. What type of cache is closed to the CPU core?

Correct answer: a. L1 Cache

159. What is the purpose of a CPU socket?

Correct answer: b. Attach the CPU to the motherboard

160. Hyper-threading is a technology used to:

Correct answer: b. Enable multiple threads per core

161. What cooling method uses liquid to dissipate heat?

Correct answer: b. Liquid Cooling

162. What unit measures CPU clock speed?

Correct answer: a. Hertz (Hz)

163. What is the hexadecimal representation of the decimal number 255?

Correct answer: a. FF

164. Which memory type is non-volatile?

Correct answer: b. ROM

165. What does RAID stand for?

Correct answer: a. Redundant Array of Independent Disks

166. Which of the following statements correctly compares a laptop component to its desktop counterpart?

Correct answer: b. Laptop RAM modules are usually smaller in size and known as SO-DIMM, while desktops use DIMM modules

167. What is the first process in the boot sequence?

Correct answer: b. POST (Power-On Self-Test)

168. What type of removable storage is commonly used in smartphones?

Correct answer: b. SD Card

169. Which file system is used by Windows?

Correct answer: a. NTFS

170. What is the main purpose of a backup system?

Correct answer: b. To protect important data against loss or corruption

171. Which software helps to detect and remove malware?

Correct answer: b. Antivirus

172. A firewall primarily works by:

Correct answer: b. Blocking unauthorized access

173. Which process improves system performance by storing frequently used data?

Correct answer: a. Caching

174. What type of authentication uses fingerprints?

Correct answer: b. Biometric

175. Which is a secure way to manage user access?

Correct answer: b. Authentication

176. What type of printer uses toner to produce images?

Correct answer: c. Laser

177. What component supplies power to all parts of the computer?

Correct answer: c. Power Supply Unit

178. What is the primary function of a CPU?

Correct answer: b. Processing instructions

179. What does L2 Cache do?

Correct answer: b. Temporarily stores frequently accessed data

180. What CPU socket type is used for AMD processors?

Correct answer: a. PGA

181. Which RAID level provides redundancy by storing identical copies of data on two drives?

Correct answer: b. RAID 1

182. Which storage device uses magnetic disks to store data?

Correct answer: b. HDD

183. Which backup media is commonly used for long-term archival storage?

Correct answer: c. Magnetic Tape

184. Which process loads the operating system into memory during startup?

Correct answer: b. Booting

185. Which device translates physical movements into cursor movement?

Correct answer: b. Mouse

186. What is the most commonly used interface for connecting external drives?

Correct answer: b. USB

187. What device acts as an intermediary between a computer and a network?

Correct answer: b. Network Interface Card

188. Which technology is used to protect data on storage devices?

Correct answer: a. RAID

189. What is decryption?

Correct answer: a. Converting coded data back into its original readable form

190. What is the primary function of the motherboard?

Correct answer: c. Connecting all computer components

191. Which component stores the settings for the date, time, and hardware configuration?

Correct answer: b. CMOS

192. What does PCIe stand for?

Correct answer: b. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express

193. Which bus architecture is specifically used for graphics cards?

Correct answer: b. AGP

194. What is the primary purpose of the address bus?

Correct answer: a. Specify the memory location for data transfer

195. Which bus is responsible for communication between the CPU and external devices?

Correct answer: d. I/O Bus

196. Which of the following is an open-source operating system?

Correct answer: b. Linux

197. Which of the following is a form of malware designed to replicate itself?

Correct answer: b. Worm

198. What does encryption do to data?

Correct answer: b. Converts it into a secure, unreadable format

199. Which component is considered the brain of the computer?

Correct answer: b. CPU

200. __________ biometrics identify individuals based on unique physical traits such as fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features, while __________ biometrics rely on behavioral traits like voice, typing rhythm, or signature.

Correct answer: a. Physiological, Behavioral