Question 1

What is the primary function of a motherboard ina computer system?

Accepted Answer

To serve as a central platform connecting and allowing communication between all computer components.

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To improve the processing speed of the CPU.

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To manage external connections like USB and HDMI.

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To act as a power supply unit and regulate electrical flow.

Question 2

Which motherboard component is primarily responsible for communicating data between the CPU and RAM?

Accepted Answer

Northbridge

Answer

Southbridge

Answer

CMOS Battery

Answer

PCIe Slot

Question 3

Which of these is NOT typically found as a component on the motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Power supply

Answer

CPU

Answer

Expansion slots

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RAM

Question 4

When disassembling a system unit, which component should be disconnected first for safety reasons?

Accepted Answer

Power Supply

Answer

Memory Modules

Answer

Motherboard

Answer

Hard drive

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary concern when removing and installing components in the system unit?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic Discharge

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Component Weight

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Temperature of Components

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Component color

Question 6

Why is it essential to consult the motherboard’s manual when assembling components?

Accepted Answer

To ensure proper placement and compatibility of components

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To estimate the assembly time required

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To learn about the motherboard’s history

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To understand the motherboard’s warranty

Question 7

Which of the following is a key component of system software that manages system resources?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Answer

Microsoft Offices

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Virtual Box

Answer

Antivirus Programs

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of programming software?

Accepted Answer

Visual Studio Code

Answer

Microsoft Word

Answer

Windows Defender

Answer

Disk Cleanup

Question 9

Which category of software is primarily used for the development of other software?

Accepted Answer

Programming software

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Utility software

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System software

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Application software

Question 10

A word processor like Microsoft Word, Open Office and Libre Office belongs to which category of software?

Accepted Answer

Application software

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Programming software

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Utility software

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System software

Question 11

Antivirus software would be classified as which type of software?

Accepted Answer

Utility software

Answer

Programming software

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Application software

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System software

Question 12

Which of the following operating systems is based on open-source principles?

Accepted Answer

Linux

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Windows

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Mac OS

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iOS

Question 13

What is a primary difference between Windows and macOS?

Accepted Answer

Windows runs on a wider range of hardware than macOS.

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Windows is open-source, while macOS is not.

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macOS is primarily used in business environments, while Windows is not.

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macOS is the only OS that supports touchscreens

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of an installer in software distribution?

Accepted Answer

To facilitate the deployment of software onto a system

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To provide user guides

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To manage system resources

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To monitor system performance

Question 15

Which type of installation allows for a complete reformat of the drive to set up a fresh OS environment?

Accepted Answer

Clean installation

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Silent Installation

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Attended Installation

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Network Installation

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