SYSAD REVIEWER: Prelim Edition ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)
  • 1. Basic lng ba?
A) Basic!
B) Mali mga sagot!
C) Balik next year!
D) Answer (< _ <)
E) Yawa sino gumawa nito ToT
  • 2. Which situation best describes Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)?
A) Excessive voltage from PSU
B) Overheating due to poor airflow
C) Sudden transfer of static electricity between two objects
D) Short circuit caused by loose screws
  • 3. A technician installs RAM without grounding and it fails weeks later. This is an example of:
A) Latent failure
B) Boot error
C) Short circuit
D) Immediate failure
  • 4. Which tool is specifically used for tightening motherboard standoffs?
A) Nut driver
B) LAN tester
C) Multimeter
D) Phillips screwdriver
  • 5. A system powers on but shows no display. One possible cause is:
A) Disabled startup program
B) Malware infection
C) Loose RAM
D) Corrupted OS
  • 6. What is the primary purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
A) Increase system stability
B) Protect hands from dust
C) Ground the technician to prevent ESD
D) Improve grip while working
  • 7. Which device is used to verify voltage output from a power supply?
A) LAN tester
B) POST card
C) Tweezers
D) PSU tester
  • 8. In troubleshooting, a symptom is best defined as:
A) The visible sign of a problem
B) The repair process
C) The replacement part
D) The hidden root cause
  • 9. If a PC does not respond at all when the power button is pressed, the error category is:
A) Slow Performance
B) No Boot
C) No Display
D) No Power
  • 10. Which practice follows proper troubleshooting methodology?
A) Replace multiple parts at once
B) Change one variable at a time
C) Guess the most expensive component
D) Skip documentation
  • 11. A POST diagnostic card is mainly used when:
A) Installing RAM
B) Testing LAN cables
C) There is no display or continuous beeping
D) Cleaning dust
  • 12. ESD can damage electronic components at as low as ______ volts.
A) 30
B) 100
C) 220
D) 500
  • 13. Wearing protective goggles is important when using ______ air for cleaning.
A) wet
B) cold
C) compressed
D) hot
  • 14. A device that measures voltage, resistance, and continuity is called a ______.
A) PSU tester
B) multimeter
C) LAN tester
D) oscilloscope
  • 15. If BIOS completes POST but cannot detect a boot device, the error is called ______.
A) No Power
B) No Boot
C) Boot Failure
D) No Display
  • 16. The visible result of a deeper computer issue is called a ______.
A) solution
B) diagnosis
C) symptom
D) root cause
  • 17. Tightening screws excessively may cause ______ damage to components.
A) electrical
B) physical
C) thermal
D) software
  • 18. To prevent static buildup, avoid working on ______ floors.
A) concrete
B) wooden
C) carpeted
D) metal
  • 19. A system that shuts down due to excessive heat is experiencing ______.
A) power failure
B) ESD
C) thermal throttling
D) boot error
  • 20. Before connecting any hardware tester, always ______ off the system completely.
A) power
B) switch
C) turn
D) shut
  • 21. Troubleshooting is a ______ and structured process of identifying and resolving problems.
A) quick
B) expensive
C) systematic
D) random
  • 22. A graphic designer installs a new component to improve 3D rendering performance. Which hardware is most responsible?
A) RAM
B) CMOS battery
C) GPU
D) PSU
  • 23. A PC boots slowly using a traditional hard drive. Which upgrade most directly improves boot time?
A) Upgrade monitor
B) Replace HDD with SSD
C) Add more case fans
D) Replace keyboard
  • 24. A computer system includes hardware, software, data, people, and ______.
A) BIOS
B) Procedures
C) Power supply
D) Cables
  • 25. A computer randomly shuts down under heavy gaming load. The first component to test is the:
A) HDMI cable
B) PSU
C) RAM
D) Mouse
  • 26. A motherboard repeatedly loses date and time settings. Which part should be replaced?
A) SSD
B) SATA cable
C) CMOS battery
D) GPU
  • 27. A CPU does not fit the motherboard socket. What was ignored?
A) PSU brand
B) RAM speed
C) BIOS version
D) CPU socket compatibility
  • 28. A system crashes when too many applications are open. Which upgrade helps most?
A) Upgrade PSU
B) Change monitor
C) Replace HDMI
D) Increase RAM
  • 29. A computer overheats even though the fan spins normally. What maintenance should be done first?
A) Change SATA cable
B) Upgrade BIOS
C) Replace RAM
D) Reapply thermal paste
  • 30. A GPU built inside the CPU differs from a dedicated GPU because it:
A) Uses SATA port
B) Uses PCIe slot
C) Shares system memory
D) Requires external power cable
  • 31. A PC shows no display after RAM installation. What is the most likely issue?
A) Loose RAM module
B) Incorrect PSU voltage
C) Broken monitor
D) CMOS reset
  • 32. Excessive dust buildup inside a case can cause:
A) Thermal shutdown
B) Malware infection
C) Data encryption
D) USB malfunction
  • 33. Mounting a motherboard directly on the case without spacers may result in:
A) Short circuit
B) Faster boot
C) Stable voltage
D) Higher FPS
  • 34. Poor airflow inside a case usually leads to:
A) Thermal throttling
B) BIOS reset
C) Faster performance
D) Louder keyboard
  • 35. Which cable carries both digital video and audio?
A) HDMI
B) RJ-45
C) PS/2
D) VGA
  • 36. An RJ-45 port is used for:
A) Ethernet connection
B) Power delivery
C) Microphone input
D) Video output
  • 37. USB allows devices to be connected without shutting down because it supports:
A) BIOS flashing
B) Overclocking
C) SATA linking
D) Hot-swapping
  • 38. A pink audio jack on a motherboard is typically for:
A) Ethernet
B) Speakers
C) HDMI
D) Microphone
  • 39. Static electricity that damages RAM weeks later is classified as:
A) Software error
B) Immediate failure
C) Latent failure
D) PSU overload
  • 40. An anti-static wrist strap protects components by:
A) Grounding the technician
B) Testing voltage
C) Increasing airflow
D) Cleaning circuits
  • 41. Loose screws inside a system unit may cause:
A) Faster boot
B) Short circuit
C) GPU acceleration
D) Improved grounding
  • 42. A PSU tester shows no voltage output. This indicates:
A) SATA issue
B) Defective PSU
C) RAM problem
D) GPU overheating
  • 43. Setting a multimeter to the wrong scale may result in:
A) Faster repair
B) Accurate readings
C) Voltage misinterpretation
D) RAM damage
  • 44. A POST card displays a memory error code. What should be checked first?
A) RAM
B) PSU
C) LAN port
D) GPU
  • 45. A LAN cable tester shows incorrect pin order. The issue is likely:
A) RAM error
B) PSU fault
C) Bad crimping
D) BIOS failure
  • 46. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the:
A) CMOS battery
B) PSU
C) RAM
D) LAN cable
  • 47. A black screen during startup is considered a:
A) Permanent solution
B) Upgrade
C) Symptom
D) Root cause
  • 48. Replacing components without testing first violates which principle?
A) Stay organized
B) Use PPE
C) Update BIOS
D) Avoid guessing
  • 49. Changing multiple parts at once makes it difficult to:
A) Identify root cause
B) Improve performance
C) Increase cooling
D) Reset BIOS
  • 50. If a system powers on but fails to load the OS, this is classified as:
A) ESD issue
B) No power
C) No display
D) No boot
  • 51. If a PC does not power on at all, the first troubleshooting step is to:
A) Check power source
B) Replace motherboard
C) Update BIOS
D) Replace RAM
  • 52. Fans spin but no display appears. The first logical step is to:
A) Replace PSU
B) Reseat RAM
C) Replace CPU
D) Format drive
  • 53. High CPU temperature causing reduced performance indicates:
A) Thermal throttling
B) HDMI issue
C) SATA error
D) LAN problem
  • 54. A PSU with insufficient wattage may cause:
A) Stable system
B) System instability
C) Faster cooling
D) Higher resolution
  • 55. Thermal paste primarily improves:
A) Heat transfer
B) BIOS update
C) Electrical conductivity
D) RAM speed
  • 56. The BIOS chip primarily stores:
A) Application software
B) Operating system files
C) GPU drivers
D) Startup instructions
  • 57. POST beep codes usually indicate a problem during:
A) OS installation
B) USB scanning
C) Network configuration
D) Hardware initialization
  • 58. Incorrect boot order in BIOS most likely results in:
A) No power
B) No boot
C) Overheating
D) No display
  • 59. Avoiding carpeted workspaces reduces risk of:
A) SATA failure
B) Boot error
C) Wi-Fi interference
D) ESD damage
  • 60. Failing to document troubleshooting steps may lead to:
A) Faster repair
B) Repeated mistakes
C) Stable system
D) Improved airflow
  • 61. Changing one variable at a time during troubleshooting helps to:
A) Isolate the problem
B) Skip documentation
C) Guess faster
D) Increase heat
  • 62. Forcing RAM into a slot incorrectly may cause:
A) Board damage
B) Faster performance
C) Stronger signal
D) Better airflow
  • 63. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of:
A) GPU instability
B) RAM overheating
C) BIOS corruption
D) Electric shock risk
  • 64. Cleaning internal dust primarily prevents:
A) BIOS reset
B) Malware
C) LAN failure
D) Thermal shutdown
  • 65. If the system works after reseating RAM, the issue was likely:
A) PSU overload
B) HDD failure
C) BIOS corruption
D) Loose connection
  • 66. A system boots only when the discrete GPU is removed. The likely faulty component is:
A) SATA cable
B) CMOS
C) Dedicated GPU
D) PSU
  • 67. Reseating a SATA cable is the first step when BIOS cannot detect a drive because it addresses:
A) Loose physical connection
B) RAM failure
C) Software corruption
D) GPU error
  • 68. Systematic troubleshooting is different from guessing because it:
A) Skips documentation
B) Avoids testing
C) Randomly replaces parts
D) Follows a logical process
  • 69. Sensitive components may be damaged by very low voltage levels, making ESD control:
A) Software-based
B) Unnecessary
C) Critical
D) Optional
  • 70. Removing unused drive cages mainly improves:
A) BIOS settings
B) Airflow
C) PSU voltage
D) Boot order
  • 71. Grounding yourself before handling components primarily protects the:
A) Technician
B) Operating system
C) Hardware components
D) Software
  • 72. What is computer hardware?
A) Physical parts of a computer
B) Internet connection
C) Computer rules
D) Programs installed in a computer
  • 73. Which best describes internal hardware?
A) Parts outside the computer
B) Wireless devices
C) Parts inside the system unit
D) Software inside the computer
  • 74. Which is an example of external hardware?
A) RAM
B) Motherboard
C) CPU
D) Keyboard
  • 75. Gamers usually use a high-end GPU for ________.
A) Internet connection
B) Printing documents
C) Smooth graphics
D) Storing files
  • 76. Which hardware is commonly used by office workers for documents?
A) Scanner
B) GPU
C) Speaker
D) Router
  • 77. What type of device is a joystick?
A) Input
B) Output
C) Communication
D) Storage
  • 78. Which input device is used for fingerprint security?
A) Biometric scanner
B) Webcam
C) Barcode scanner
D) Plotter
  • 79. Which device is mainly responsible for multitasking and processing speed?
A) USB drive
B) Monitor
C) Printer
D) CPU
  • 80. What does a GPU mainly handle?
A) Networking
B) Typing
C) Printing
D) Graphics and rendering
  • 81. Which is an example of a storage device?
A) Speaker
B) Mouse
C) SSD
D) Webcam
  • 82. Which storage type is accessible through the internet?
A) USB port
B) Optical drive
C) NAS
D) Cloud storage
  • 83. What output device is used by architects for large blueprints?
A) VR headset
B) Headphones
C) Plotter
D) Printer
  • 84. Which output device provides immersive visual experience for gamers?
A) Monitor
B) Scanner
C) VR headset
D) Speaker
  • 85. Which is a communication device?
A) Printer
B) HDD
C) Headphones
D) Router
  • 86. What is the function of a Bluetooth adapter?
A) Wireless connection
B) Print files
C) Store data
D) Display images
  • 87. Peripheral devices are hardware that ________.
A) Remove viruses
B) Expand computer capabilities
C) Control the internet
D) Replace software
  • 88. Which is an example of a peripheral device?
A) CPU
B) Motherboard
C) External hard drive
D) RAM
  • 89. Which port is commonly used to connect a monitor or TV?
A) Ethernet
B) USB
C) PCIe
D) HDMI
  • 90. What is the main purpose of expansion slots?
A) Print documents
B) Install software
C) Connect flash drives
D) Upgrade internal hardware
  • 91. Which is NOT part of a computer system?
A) Software
B) Hardware
C) Electricity bill
D) Data
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