- 1. Office workers commonly use
A) Printers and scanners
B) Graphics tablets
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 physical
B) Is a set of instructions
C) Is inside the CPU
- 4. Gamers usually invest in powerful
A) GPUs
B) Routers
C) Optical drives
- 5. External hardware is also known as
A) Programs
B) Peripherals
C) Software
- 6. Which device is used for drawing and design?
A) Joystick
B) Monitor
C) Graphics tablet
- 7. Co-processors are used for
A) Gaming controls
B) Scientific calculations
C) Wireless connection
- 8. GPU is mainly used for
A) Document scanning
B) Video rendering and graphics
C) Internet sharing
- 9. The CPU is responsible for
A) Handling computations
B) Displaying images
C) Printing documents
A) Physical storage only
B) Online accessible storage
C) Internal hardware
A) Faster speed
B) Large capacity but slower performance
C) Wireless storage
- 12. Which storage device is faster and more reliable?
A) HDD
B) SSD
C) DVD
- 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) User
B) Procedure
C) Data
- 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) Nut driver
B) LAN tester
C) Phillips screwdriver
- 17. A system powers on but shows no display. One possible cause is:
A) Loose RAM
B) Corrupted OS
C) Disabled startup program
- 18. What is the primary purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
A) Ground the technician to prevent ESD
B) Protect hands from dust
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 visible sign of a problem
C) The hidden root cause
- 21. If a PC does not respond at all when the power button is pressed, the error category is:
A) Slow Performance
B) No Display
C) No Power
- 22. A POST diagnostic card is mainly used when:
A) Installing RAM
B) There is no display or continuous beeping
C) Testing LAN cables
- 23. If BIOS completes POST but cannot detect a boot device, the error is called:
A) Latent failure
B) Boot device not found
C) Overheating
- 24. The visible result of a deeper computer issue is called a:
A) Root cause
B) Procedure
C) Symptom
- 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) RAM
B) GPU
C) Storage Drive
- 27. Which storage drive uses spinning disks and is slower but affordable?
A) HDD
B) NVMe SSD
C) RAM
- 28. Which storage type is the fastest and connects directly to the motherboard?
A) Optical drive
B) NVMe SSD
C) SATA 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) Case fan
B) CPU cooler
C) Heatsink
- 31. stores startup instructions and system settings
A) BIOS/UEFI
B) CMOS
C) TPM
- 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) Headphones and speakers (input & output)
B) Only microphones
C) Only speakers
- 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) Blue
C) Green
- 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) Flat Screwdriver
B) Nut Driver
C) Phillips Screwdriver
- 38. Used for flat-head screws and gentle prying
A) Nut Driver
B) Phillips Screwdriver
C) Flat Screwdriver
- 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) Overclocking
C) Hot-swapping
- 41. A pink audio jack on a motherboard is typically for
A) Microphone
B) Speakers
C) HDMI
- 42. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the:
A) RAM
B) LAN cable
C) PSU
- 43. Grounding yourself before handling components primarily protects the:
A) Operating system
B) Technician
C) Hardware components
- 44. Removing unused drive cages mainly improves:
A) BIOS settings
B) Airflow
C) PSU voltage
- 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) CMOS
B) SATA cable
C) Dedicated GPU
- 47. If the system works after reseating RAM, the issue was likely
A) PSU overload
B) BIOS corruption
C) Loose connection
- 48. Cleaning internal dust primarily prevents:
A) LAN failure
B) BIOS reset
C) Thermal shutdown
- 49. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of
A) RAM overheating
B) Electric shock risk
C) GPU instability
- 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) SATA issue
B) RAM problem
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) Short circuit
B) Faster boot
C) Stable voltage
- 56. 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
- 57. A GPU built inside the CPU differs from a dedicated GPU because it:
A) Uses SATA port
B) Shares system memory
C) Requires external power cable
- 58. A computer overheats even though the fan spins normally. What maintenance should be done first?
A) Change SATA cable
B) Reapply thermal paste
C) Replace RAM
- 59. A system crashes when too many applications are open. Which upgrade helps most?
A) Replace HDMI
B) Increase RAM
C) Upgrade PSU
- 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) SATA cable
B) SSD
C) CMOS battery
- 62. A computer randomly shuts down under heavy gaming load. The first component to test is the:
A) HDMI cable
B) PSU
C) RAM
- 63. A computer system includes hardware, software, data, people, and ______.
A) Procedures
B) Cables
C) Power supply
- 64. A PC boots slowly using a traditional hard drive. Which upgrade most directly improves boot time?
A) Upgrade monitor
B) Add more case fans
C) Replace HDD with SSD
- 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) Multimeter
B) POST Diagnostic Card
C) LAN Cable Tester
- 67. Replacing components without testing first violates which principle?
A) Use PPE
B) Avoid guessing
C) Update BIOS
- 68. Thermal paste primarily improves
A) BIOS update
B) Heat transfer
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) POST
C) RAM
- 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) PSU
B) SATA
C) POST
- 74. High-speed SSD interface.
A) NVMe
B) SSD
C) SATA
- 75. Chip that stores BIOS settings.
A) ROM
B) BIOS
C) CMOS
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