Question 1

Which component is primarily used to store the operating system and applications on a computer?

Accepted Answer

Hard Drive

Answer

CPU

Answer

Motherboard

Answer

RAM

Question 2

What type of cable is commonly used for network connections in a local area network?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet Cable

Answer

USB Cable

Answer

HDMI Cable

Answer

VGA Cable

Question 3

What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer system?

Accepted Answer

To process data and execute instructions

Answer

To provide power to the hardware

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To cool down the system

Answer

To store data permanently

Question 4

Which of the following is a common operating system used in personal computers?

Accepted Answer

Windows

Answer

Java

Answer

Python

Answer

HTML

Question 5

What device is used to connect multiple devices within a network and forwards data packets between them?

Accepted Answer

Router

Answer

Switch

Answer

Firewall

Answer

Modem

Question 6

Which of the following is the fastest type of RAM currently used in computers?

Accepted Answer

DDR4

Answer

SRAM

Answer

SDRAM

Answer

DDR3

Question 7

What is the purpose of an antivirus program?

Accepted Answer

To protect the computer from malware and viruses

Answer

To manage files and folders

Answer

To enhance the computer's hardware

Answer

To increase internet speed

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Converts electrical power from an outlet to usable power for the computer components

Answer

Facilitates wireless connections

Answer

Stores data for backup purposes

Answer

Processes and executes program instructions

Question 9

Which type of device is primarily used to display visual output from a computer?

Accepted Answer

Monitor

Answer

Scanner

Answer

Printer

Answer

Speaker

Question 10

What does BIOS stand for in computer terminology?

Accepted Answer

Basic Input/Output System

Answer

Binary Input/Output System

Answer

Basic Internet Operating System

Answer

Binary Integrated Operating System

Question 11

Which of the following components is primarily responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Answer

Solid State Drive (SSD)

Answer

Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Answer

Random Access Memory (RAM)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To connect and communicate between all components

Answer

To store data permanently

Answer

To cool the computer

Answer

To provide power to the CPU

Question 13

Which of the following is a characteristic of SSDs compared to HDDs?

Accepted Answer

Faster read and write speeds

Answer

Higher capacity at a lower cost

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Greater susceptibility to physical shock

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Moving mechanical parts

Question 14

What does the term 'IP address' stand for in networking?

Accepted Answer

Internet Protocol address

Answer

Internal Protocol address

Answer

Internet Provider address

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Interconnected Protocol address

Question 15

Which of the following is a benefit of using virtualization technology?

Accepted Answer

Efficient resource utilization

Answer

Increased physical hardware requirements

Answer

Lower system security

Answer

Slower performance compared to physical machines

Question 16

What is the primary function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

Accepted Answer

To convert AC power to DC power

Answer

To process graphical data

Answer

To manage network traffic

Answer

To enhance data storage

Question 17

Which type of software is specifically designed to manage computer hardware and software resources?

Accepted Answer

Operating System

Answer

Office Suite

Answer

Antivirus Software

Answer

Web Browser

Question 18

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

Answer

To connect multiple networks

Answer

To store files securely

Answer

To increase network speed

Question 19

What type of network topology connects all devices to a single central hub?

Accepted Answer

Star topology

Answer

Mesh topology

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Ring topology

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Bus topology

Question 20

Which type of cable is commonly used for connecting devices to a network switch?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet cable

Answer

HDMI cable

Answer

Fiber optic cable

Answer

Coaxial cable

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