Chapter 1: Core Hardware Components (Review Questions)

A user wants to purchase a CAD application that requires 8GB of RAM to operate. Which of the following operating system types is required? A. 8-bit B. 16-bit C. 32-bit D. 64-bit

64-bit

Which of the following processor types is most likely to be found in a smartphone? A. 32-bit B. CPU C. Intel D. ARM

ARM (Advanced RISC Machines)

Which of the following optical discs will store the most data? A. CD-ROM B. DVD-ROM DL C. DVD-ROM DS D. BD-ROM

BD-ROM

When you turn on your computer, it tells you that it does not have the time and date set and asks you to enter setup. What likely needs to be replaced? A. CMOS battery B. BIOS chip C. CPU D. Time controller

CMOS battery

Which component inside a computer produces the most heat? A. PSU B. CPU C. GPU D. RAM

CPU

Which of the following is faster than RAM? A. Cache B. HDD C. SSD D. BD-ROM E. None of the above

Cache

What is the name of the component that controls communication between the processor and memory? A. Motherboard B. Chipset C. CPU D. Expansion bus

Chipset

Which of the following uses a 240-pin connector? A. SODIMM B. DIMM C. SATA D. PATA

DIMM

Your boss wants you to justify your suggestion to purchase solid-state hard drives. What are the advantages of solid-state drives? A. Faster than HDDs B. Generate less heat than HDDs C. Quieter than HDDs D. Cheaper than HDDs

Faster Generate less heat Quieter

You just installed more memory in your computer, but it's not recognized. Your friend suggests that you upgrade your BIOS. What's the best way to do this? A. Order a new BIOS chip from the motherboard manufacturer B. Order a new BIOS chip from the memory manufacturer C. Flash the BIOS D. You can't upgrade a BIOS

Flash the BIOS

Which of the following are considered input devices for a computer? (Select 2) A. Speaker B. Printer C. Mouse D. Touchscreen Monitor

Mouse Touchscreen Monitor

What type of expansion card allows your computer to talk to other computers without wires? A. Modem B. NIC C. PSU D. PCIe

NIC

Which of the following are communications devices for computers? (Choose 2) A. NIC B. Modem C. PCIe D. Sound card

NIC Modem

Which of the following are hard drive connector types? (Choose 2) A. PATA B. SATA C. PCIe D. AGP

PATA SATA

Which type of expansion slot provides the fastest data transfer speeds? A. PCI B. PCIe x1 C. PCIe x16 D. PCIe x64

PCIe x16 PCIe x64 does not exist (yet)

Which device is connected to the motherboards with a 24-pin block connector? A. HDD B. SSD C. RAM D. PSU

PSU

Your friend Joe wants to add another hard drive to his computer. What should he check to make sure that his system will support it? A. PSU B. Expansion slots C. CPU D. RAM

PSU

You are helping a neighbor buy a computer, and based on a recent experience he insists that his system needs to remain working even if a hard drive fails. What should you suggest he buy? A. RAID 0 B. SATA C. PATA D. RAID 1

RAID 1

Which components in your computer store data? (Choose 3) A. RAM B. SSD C. PCI D. PSU E. BD-ROM

RAM SSD BD-ROM

A user named Monika wants to upgrade the memory in her laptop. What memory form factor will she need? A. DIMM B. SODIMM C. DDR3 D. DDR4

SODIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module)

Which of the following components provides the FASTEST medium for hosting and storing an operating system? A. 7200RPM HDD B. SSD C. DVD-RW D. Blue-Ray disc

SSD

You want to upgrade your computer to give it a faster boot time and more space for your files. What should you purchase? A. RAM B. HDD C. SSD D. CPU

SSD

Which of the following devices is most likely to have a joystick port on it? A. Video card B. Sound card C. Network card D. Modem

Sound card

What are the two functions of a desktop PC's power supply? (Choose 2) A. Converts DC to AC B. Increase the voltage C. Steps down the voltage D. Converts AC to DC

Steps down the voltage Converts AC to DC

In what two ways are DDR3 DIMMs better than DDR2 DIMMs? (Choose two) A. Uses less power B. Less expensive C. More reliable D. Faster

Uses less power Faster

If your computer runs low on RAM, what will it use instead? A. Cache B. SSD C. Optical drive D. Virtual memory

Virtual memory