- 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) Faster for access
C) Only for gaming
- 3. Software differs from hardware because software:
A) Is inside the CPU
B) Is a set of instructions
C) Is physical
- 4. Gamers usually invest in powerful
A) Optical drives
B) GPUs
C) Routers
- 5. External hardware is also known as
A) Programs
B) Software
C) Peripherals
- 6. Which device is used for drawing and design?
A) Monitor
B) Graphics tablet
C) Joystick
- 7. Co-processors are used for
A) Scientific calculations
B) Wireless connection
C) Gaming controls
- 8. GPU is mainly used for
A) Internet sharing
B) Document scanning
C) Video rendering and graphics
- 9. The CPU is responsible for
A) Displaying images
B) Printing documents
C) Handling computations
A) Internal hardware
B) Physical storage only
C) Online accessible storage
A) Faster speed
B) Large capacity but slower performance
C) Wireless storage
- 12. Which storage device is faster and more reliable?
A) SSD
B) DVD
C) HDD
- 13. Editing and rendering steps are examples of
A) Hardware
B) Software
C) Procedures
- 14. The person editing a video project is considered the:
A) Procedure
B) Data
C) User
- 15. ESD can damage electronic components at as low as__volts
A) 30
B) 25
C) 75
- 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) Loose RAM
B) Disabled startup program
C) Corrupted OS
- 18. What is the primary purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
A) Protect hands from dust
B) Ground the technician to prevent ESD
C) Improve grip while working
- 19. Which device is used to verify voltage output from a power supply?
A) LAN tester
B) PSU tester
C) POST card
- 20. In troubleshooting, a symptom is best defined as:
A) The replacement part
B) The hidden root cause
C) The visible sign of a problem
- 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) Testing LAN cables
C) Installing RAM
- 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) Symptom
B) Procedure
C) Root cause
- 25. is a systematic and structured process of identifying and resolving problems.
A) Troubleshooting
B) Power off
C) Hardware
- 26. Permanent data storage for your operating system and files is called
A) GPU
B) Storage Drive
C) RAM
- 27. Which storage drive uses spinning disks and is slower but affordable?
A) RAM
B) HDD
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) 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) CPU cooler
B) Heatsink
C) Case fan
- 31. stores startup instructions and system settings
A) TPM
B) CMOS
C) BIOS/UEFI
- 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 microphones
B) Headphones and speakers (input & output)
C) Only speakers
- 34. What color is usually used for speaker/headphone output?
A) Red
B) Pink
C) Green
- 35. What color is typically used for microphone input?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Pink/Red
- 36. Used to open and secure PC case and internal components
A) Nut Driver
B) Phillips Screwdriver
C) Flat Screwdriver
- 37. Used for tightening motherboard standoffs
A) Phillips Screwdriver
B) Flat Screwdriver
C) Nut Driver
- 38. Used for flat-head screws and gentle prying
A) Flat Screwdriver
B) Phillips Screwdriver
C) Nut Driver
- 39. An RJ-45 port is used for
A) Ethernet connection
B) Microphone input
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) Speakers
C) Microphone
- 42. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the:
A) RAM
B) PSU
C) LAN cable
- 43. Grounding yourself before handling components primarily protects the:
A) Hardware components
B) Technician
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) Software-based
B) Optional
C) Critical
- 46. A system boots only when the discrete GPU is removed. The likely faulty component is:
A) SATA cable
B) Dedicated GPU
C) CMOS
- 47. If the system works after reseating RAM, the issue was likely
A) BIOS corruption
B) Loose connection
C) PSU overload
- 48. Cleaning internal dust primarily prevents:
A) Thermal shutdown
B) BIOS reset
C) LAN failure
- 49. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of
A) Electric shock risk
B) GPU instability
C) RAM overheating
- 50. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the
A) PSU
B) CMOS battery
C) RAM
- 51. A POST card displays a memory error code. What should be checked first?
A) GPU
B) RAM
C) PSU
- 52. A PSU tester shows no voltage output. This indicates
A) SATA issue
B) Defective PSU
C) RAM problem
- 53. Loose screws inside a system unit may cause
A) Improved grounding
B) Improved grounding
C) Short circuit
- 54. Which cable carries both digital video and audio?
A) HDMI
B) RJ-45
C) VGA
- 55. Mounting a motherboard directly on the case without spacers may result in
A) Short circuit
B) Faster boot
C) Stable voltage
- 56. A PC shows no display after RAM installation. What is the most likely issue?
A) Incorrect PSU voltage
B) Loose RAM module
C) Broken monitor
- 57. A GPU built inside the CPU differs from a dedicated GPU because it:
A) Requires external power cable
B) Uses SATA port
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) Upgrade PSU
B) Replace HDMI
C) Increase RAM
- 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) Procedures
B) Power supply
C) Cables
- 64. 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
- 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) Multimeter
C) POST Diagnostic Card
- 67. Replacing components without testing first violates which principle?
A) Update BIOS
B) Use PPE
C) Avoid guessing
- 68. Thermal paste primarily improves
A) BIOS update
B) Electrical conductivity
C) Heat transfer
- 69. A LAN cable tester shows incorrect pin order. The issue is likely
A) Bad crimping
B) RAM error
C) PSU fault
- 70. This is the startup process where the computer checks hardware components before loading the operating system.
A) LAN
B) RAM
C) POST
- 71. This is a network that connects computers and devices within a small area like a home, school, or office.
A) POST
B) RAM
C) LAN
- 72. This is the component that converts wall electricity into usable power for the computer.
A) POST
B) PSU
C) LAN
- 73. Interface for storage drives.
A) SATA
B) PSU
C) POST
- 74. High-speed SSD interface.
A) SATA
B) SSD
C) NVMe
- 75. Chip that stores BIOS settings.
A) CMOS
B) BIOS
C) ROM
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