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A+ certification Sample Quiz #2

Quiz by Kwok Louie

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  • Q1
    What does the acronym BIOS stand for in computing?
    Binary Input/Output System
    Browser Input/Output System
    Basic Integrated Operating System
    Basic Input/Output System
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of an input device?
    A monitor
    A speaker
    A keyboard
    A printer
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in a computer system?
    To provide backup power in case of electrical outages
    To increase internet speed
    To improve cooling performance
    To secure data encryption
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is an example of hardware?
    A printer
    A word processing software
    An internet browser
    A spreadsheet program
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following expansion slots is NOT commonly found in a desktop computer?
    PCI
    SODIMM
    PCIe
    AGP
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following expansion slots is used for dedicated graphics cards in a desktop computer?
    PCIe
    AGP
    SODIMM
    PCI-X
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following expansion slots is commonly used for connecting high-performance graphics cards in a desktop computer?
    PCI
    PCIe
    PCIe x16
    AGP
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following is a benefit of using a solid-state drive (SSD) in a computer?
    Higher power consumption
    Less durable than traditional hard drives
    Faster data access and transfer speeds
    Slower data access and transfer speeds
    30s
  • Q9
    What does the acronym SATA stand for?
    Single ATA
    System ATA
    Serial ATA
    Secure ATA
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the function of the CMOS battery on a motherboard?
    To provide power to the processor
    To regulate temperature
    To provide power for maintaining BIOS settings and system time
    To store user data
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a solid-state drive (SSD)?
    Requires external power source
    No moving parts
    Operates at slower speeds than traditional hard drives
    Contains magnetic platters
    30s
  • Q12
    What is a common interface used to connect peripheral devices to a computer?
    Ethernet
    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
    USB (Universal Serial Bus)
    PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
    30s
  • Q13
    Which component of a computer is responsible for temporarily storing instructions and data that the CPU needs?
    RAM
    Power Supply
    Motherboard
    Hard Drive
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the function of the southbridge in a computer?
    To store temporary data
    To handle input/output devices and provide slower data transfer speeds
    To facilitate communication between the CPU, RAM, and high-speed peripherals
    To provide power to the CPU
    30s
  • Q15
    What does the term 'overclocking' refer to?
    Disabling a component to reduce power consumption
    Increasing the clock speed of a component beyond its default settings
    Upgrading a component to a higher performance model
    Decreasing the clock speed of a component
    30s

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