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  • 1. Office workers commonly use
A) Joysticks
B) Printers and scanners
C) Graphics tablets
  • 2. Students often store multimedia projects on external SSDs because they are:
A) Faster for access
B) Only for gaming
C) Wireless only
  • 3. Software differs from hardware because software:
A) Is a set of instructions
B) Is physical
C) Is inside the CPU
  • 4. Gamers usually invest in powerful
A) Optical drives
B) GPUs
C) Routers
  • 5. External hardware is also known as
A) Peripherals
B) Software
C) Programs
  • 6. Which device is used for drawing and design?
A) Joystick
B) Graphics tablet
C) Monitor
  • 7. Co-processors are used for
A) Wireless connection
B) Scientific calculations
C) Gaming controls
  • 8. GPU is mainly used for
A) Video rendering and graphics
B) Internet sharing
C) Document scanning
  • 9. The CPU is responsible for
A) Printing documents
B) Displaying images
C) Handling computations
  • 10. Cloud storage is
A) Physical storage only
B) Online accessible storage
C) Internal hardware
  • 11. HDD is known for:
A) Wireless storage
B) Large capacity but slower performance
C) Faster speed
  • 12. Which storage device is faster and more reliable?
A) SSD
B) DVD
C) HDD
  • 13. Editing and rendering steps are examples of
A) Software
B) Hardware
C) Procedures
  • 14. The person editing a video project is considered the:
A) Data
B) Procedure
C) User
  • 15. ESD can damage electronic components at as low as__volts
A) 75
B) 25
C) 30
  • 16. Which tool is specifically used for tightening motherboard standoffs?
A) Phillips screwdriver
B) Nut driver
C) LAN tester
  • 17. A system powers on but shows no display. One possible cause is:
A) Disabled startup program
B) Corrupted OS
C) Loose RAM
  • 18. What is the primary purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
A) Improve grip while working
B) Ground the technician to prevent ESD
C) Protect hands from dust
  • 19. Which device is used to verify voltage output from a power supply?
A) PSU tester
B) POST card
C) LAN tester
  • 20. In troubleshooting, a symptom is best defined as:
A) The hidden root cause
B) The visible sign of a problem
C) The replacement part
  • 21. If a PC does not respond at all when the power button is pressed, the error category is:
A) Slow Performance
B) No Power
C) No Display
  • 22. A POST diagnostic card is mainly used when:
A) There is no display or continuous beeping
B) Installing RAM
C) Testing LAN cables
  • 23. If BIOS completes POST but cannot detect a boot device, the error is called:
A) Overheating
B) Boot device not found
C) Latent failure
  • 24. The visible result of a deeper computer issue is called a:
A) Symptom
B) Procedure
C) Root cause
  • 25. is a systematic and structured process of identifying and resolving problems.
A) Power off
B) Troubleshooting
C) Hardware
  • 26. Permanent data storage for your operating system and files is called
A) RAM
B) GPU
C) Storage Drive
  • 27. Which storage drive uses spinning disks and is slower but affordable?
A) HDD
B) RAM
C) NVMe SSD
  • 28. Which storage type is the fastest and connects directly to the motherboard?
A) SATA SSD
B) NVMe SSD
C) Optical drive
  • 29. The PSU’s main function is to:
A) Convert wall power into usable electricity
B) Cool the CPU
C) Display graphics
  • 30. Which of the following is directly mounted on the CPU to remove heat?
A) Case fan
B) CPU cooler
C) Heatsink
  • 31. stores startup instructions and system settings
A) CMOS
B) TPM
C) BIOS/UEFI
  • 32. keeps BIOS settings and system clock running when powered off
A) BIOS/UEFI
B) TPM
C) CMOS
  • 33. The 3.5mm jack is commonly used for:
A) Only speakers
B) Only microphones
C) Headphones and speakers (input & output)
  • 34. What color is usually used for speaker/headphone output?
A) Pink
B) Green
C) Red
  • 35. What color is typically used for microphone input?
A) Pink/Red
B) Green
C) Blue
  • 36. Used to open and secure PC case and internal components
A) Flat Screwdriver
B) Phillips Screwdriver
C) Nut Driver
  • 37. Used for tightening motherboard standoffs
A) Flat Screwdriver
B) Phillips Screwdriver
C) Nut Driver
  • 38. Used for flat-head screws and gentle prying
A) Phillips Screwdriver
B) Flat Screwdriver
C) Nut Driver
  • 39. An RJ-45 port is used for
A) Microphone input
B) Video output
C) Ethernet connection
  • 40. USB allows devices to be connected without shutting down because it supports:
A) Overclocking
B) Hot-swapping
C) Overclocking
  • 41. A pink audio jack on a motherboard is typically for
A) HDMI
B) Microphone
C) Speakers
  • 42. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the:
A) LAN cable
B) RAM
C) PSU
  • 43. Grounding yourself before handling components primarily protects the:
A) Technician
B) Hardware components
C) Operating system
  • 44. Removing unused drive cages mainly improves:
A) PSU voltage
B) BIOS settings
C) Airflow
  • 45. Sensitive components may be damaged by very low voltage levels, making ESD control:
A) Optional
B) Critical
C) Software-based
  • 46. A system boots only when the discrete GPU is removed. The likely faulty component is:
A) SATA cable
B) CMOS
C) Dedicated GPU
  • 47. If the system works after reseating RAM, the issue was likely
A) PSU overload
B) Loose connection
C) BIOS corruption
  • 48. Cleaning internal dust primarily prevents:
A) BIOS reset
B) LAN failure
C) Thermal shutdown
  • 49. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of
A) GPU instability
B) Electric shock risk
C) RAM overheating
  • 50. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the
A) RAM
B) CMOS battery
C) PSU
  • 51. A POST card displays a memory error code. What should be checked first?
A) RAM
B) PSU
C) GPU
  • 52. A PSU tester shows no voltage output. This indicates
A) RAM problem
B) SATA issue
C) Defective PSU
  • 53. Loose screws inside a system unit may cause
A) Improved grounding
B) Short circuit
C) Improved grounding
  • 54. Which cable carries both digital video and audio?
A) VGA
B) RJ-45
C) HDMI
  • 55. Mounting a motherboard directly on the case without spacers may result in
A) Stable voltage
B) Faster boot
C) Short circuit
  • 56. A PC shows no display after RAM installation. What is the most likely issue?
A) Broken monitor
B) Incorrect PSU voltage
C) Loose RAM module
  • 57. A GPU built inside the CPU differs from a dedicated GPU because it:
A) Uses SATA port
B) Requires external power cable
C) Shares system memory
  • 58. A computer overheats even though the fan spins normally. What maintenance should be done first?
A) Reapply thermal paste
B) Replace RAM
C) Change SATA cable
  • 59. A system crashes when too many applications are open. Which upgrade helps most?
A) Increase RAM
B) Upgrade PSU
C) Replace HDMI
  • 60. A CPU does not fit the motherboard socket. What was ignored?
A) PSU brand
B) CPU socket compatibility
C) RAM speed
  • 61. A motherboard repeatedly loses date and time settings. Which part should be replaced?
A) CMOS battery
B) SSD
C) SATA cable
  • 62. A computer randomly shuts down under heavy gaming load. The first component to test is the:
A) PSU
B) HDMI cable
C) RAM
  • 63. A computer system includes hardware, software, data, people, and ______.
A) Cables
B) Procedures
C) Power supply
  • 64. A PC boots slowly using a traditional hard drive. Which upgrade most directly improves boot time?
A) Add more case fans
B) Replace HDD with SSD
C) Upgrade monitor
  • 65. Wearing protective goggles is important when using:
A) Compressed air
B) Screwdrivers
C) Multimeter
  • 66. Verifies Ethernet cable wiring configuration and electrical continuity
A) LAN Cable Tester
B) POST Diagnostic Card
C) Multimeter
  • 67. Replacing components without testing first violates which principle?
A) Avoid guessing
B) Update BIOS
C) Use PPE
  • 68. Thermal paste primarily improves
A) Heat transfer
B) BIOS update
C) Electrical conductivity
  • 69. A LAN cable tester shows incorrect pin order. The issue is likely
A) RAM error
B) Bad crimping
C) PSU fault
  • 70. This is the startup process where the computer checks hardware components before loading the operating system.
A) RAM
B) LAN
C) POST
  • 71. This is a network that connects computers and devices within a small area like a home, school, or office.
A) LAN
B) RAM
C) POST
  • 72. This is the component that converts wall electricity into usable power for the computer.
A) POST
B) LAN
C) PSU
  • 73. Interface for storage drives.
A) POST
B) SATA
C) PSU
  • 74. High-speed SSD interface.
A) SSD
B) SATA
C) NVMe
  • 75. Chip that stores BIOS settings.
A) CMOS
B) ROM
C) BIOS
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