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