- 1. Office workers commonly use
A) Graphics tablets
B) Printers and scanners
C) Joysticks
- 2. Students often store multimedia projects on external SSDs because they are:
A) Wireless only
B) Only for gaming
C) Faster for access
- 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) Routers
C) GPUs
- 5. External hardware is also known as
A) Peripherals
B) Software
C) Programs
- 6. Which device is used for drawing and design?
A) Monitor
B) Joystick
C) Graphics tablet
- 7. Co-processors are used for
A) Gaming controls
B) Wireless connection
C) Scientific calculations
- 8. GPU is mainly used for
A) Video rendering and graphics
B) Document scanning
C) Internet sharing
- 9. The CPU is responsible for
A) Displaying images
B) Printing documents
C) Handling computations
A) Online accessible storage
B) Internal hardware
C) Physical storage only
A) Faster speed
B) Large capacity but slower performance
C) Wireless storage
- 12. Which storage device is faster and more reliable?
A) HDD
B) DVD
C) SSD
- 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) User
C) Procedure
- 15. ESD can damage electronic components at as low as__volts
A) 25
B) 75
C) 30
- 16. Which tool is specifically used for tightening motherboard standoffs?
A) Phillips screwdriver
B) LAN tester
C) Nut driver
- 17. A system powers on but shows no display. One possible cause is:
A) Loose RAM
B) Disabled startup program
C) Corrupted OS
- 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) LAN tester
C) POST card
- 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) No Power
B) Slow Performance
C) No Display
- 22. A POST diagnostic card is mainly used when:
A) Testing LAN cables
B) Installing RAM
C) There is no display or continuous beeping
- 23. If BIOS completes POST but cannot detect a boot device, the error is called:
A) Overheating
B) Latent failure
C) Boot device not found
- 24. The visible result of a deeper computer issue is called a:
A) Procedure
B) Root cause
C) Symptom
- 25. is a systematic and structured process of identifying and resolving problems.
A) Power off
B) Hardware
C) Troubleshooting
- 26. Permanent data storage for your operating system and files is called
A) Storage Drive
B) RAM
C) GPU
- 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) Optical drive
C) NVMe SSD
- 29. The PSU’s main function is to:
A) Display graphics
B) Cool the CPU
C) Convert wall power into usable electricity
- 30. Which of the following is directly mounted on the CPU to remove heat?
A) Heatsink
B) CPU cooler
C) Case fan
- 31. stores startup instructions and system settings
A) TPM
B) BIOS/UEFI
C) CMOS
- 32. keeps BIOS settings and system clock running when powered off
A) CMOS
B) TPM
C) BIOS/UEFI
- 33. The 3.5mm jack is commonly used for:
A) Only speakers
B) Headphones and speakers (input & output)
C) Only microphones
- 34. What color is usually used for speaker/headphone output?
A) Pink
B) Red
C) Green
- 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) Phillips Screwdriver
B) Nut Driver
C) Flat Screwdriver
- 37. Used for tightening motherboard standoffs
A) Nut Driver
B) Flat Screwdriver
C) Phillips Screwdriver
- 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) Ethernet connection
C) Video output
- 40. USB allows devices to be connected without shutting down because it supports:
A) Hot-swapping
B) Overclocking
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) PSU
C) RAM
- 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) Thermal shutdown
B) LAN failure
C) BIOS reset
- 49. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of
A) GPU instability
B) RAM overheating
C) Electric shock risk
- 50. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the
A) PSU
B) RAM
C) CMOS battery
- 51. A POST card displays a memory error code. What should be checked first?
A) PSU
B) RAM
C) GPU
- 52. A PSU tester shows no voltage output. This indicates
A) RAM problem
B) Defective PSU
C) SATA issue
- 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) RJ-45
B) HDMI
C) VGA
- 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) Requires external power cable
B) Shares system memory
C) Uses SATA port
- 58. A computer overheats even though the fan spins normally. What maintenance should be done first?
A) Change SATA cable
B) Replace RAM
C) Reapply thermal paste
- 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) RAM speed
C) CPU socket compatibility
- 61. A motherboard repeatedly loses date and time settings. Which part should be replaced?
A) SATA cable
B) CMOS battery
C) SSD
- 62. A computer randomly shuts down under heavy gaming load. The first component to test is the:
A) PSU
B) RAM
C) HDMI cable
- 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) Screwdrivers
B) Compressed air
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) Use PPE
B) Avoid guessing
C) Update BIOS
- 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) PSU fault
C) Bad crimping
- 70. This is the startup process where the computer checks hardware components before loading the operating system.
A) LAN
B) POST
C) RAM
- 71. This is a network that connects computers and devices within a small area like a home, school, or office.
A) RAM
B) LAN
C) POST
- 72. This is the component that converts wall electricity into usable power for the computer.
A) LAN
B) PSU
C) POST
- 73. Interface for storage drives.
A) SATA
B) PSU
C) POST
- 74. High-speed SSD interface.
A) NVMe
B) SATA
C) SSD
- 75. Chip that stores BIOS settings.
A) BIOS
B) CMOS
C) ROM
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