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Installing and Configuring Computer Systems

Quiz by Jhon Patrik Rodriguez

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  • Q1
    What is the purpose of a CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer system?
    To store and organize files and folders
    To connect to the internet
    To perform calculations and execute instructions
    To display graphics on the screen
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer system?
    To display graphics on the screen
    To store and retrieve data from the hard drive
    To provide electrical power to the computer components
    To connect the computer to a network or the internet
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer system?
    To connect and communicate between all the hardware components
    To store and organize files and folders
    To display graphics on the screen
    To provide power to the computer components
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the function of an antivirus software?
    To protect the computer from malicious software and viruses
    To improve computer performance and speed
    To organize and manage files and folders
    To create and edit documents
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of a network card in a computer system?
    To provide power to the computer components
    To store and retrieve data from the hard drive
    To connect the computer to a network or the internet
    To display graphics on the screen
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the function of a hard drive in a computer system?
    To control input and output devices
    To store and retrieve data on a long-term basis
    To process and execute program instructions
    To temporarily store data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the purpose of a graphics card in a computer system?
    To provide power to the computer components
    To render and display high-quality graphics and images on the screen
    To store and retrieve data from the hard drive
    To connect to the internet
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the purpose of RAM in a computer system?
    To control input and output devices
    To temporarily store data and instructions for the CPU to access quickly
    To process and execute program instructions
    To permanently store data even when the computer is turned off
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the function of a BIOS?
    To display graphics on the screen
    To store and organize files and folders
    To connect devices to a computer network
    To initialize hardware components during the computer startup process
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the primary purpose of an operating system?
    To create documents and presentations
    To connect to the internet
    To manage computer hardware and software resources
    To play video games
    30s
  • Q11
    What is the purpose of wearing an anti-static wrist strap when disassembling a computer?
    To improve internet connectivity
    To protect the eyes from dust
    To reduce noise levels
    To prevent the buildup and discharge of static electricity
    30s
  • Q12
    What should you do before touching any internal components of a computer?
    Clean the keyboard
    Install additional RAM
    Ground yourself to discharge static electricity
    Remove the CPU
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the first step in disassembling a computer?
    Disconnect the monitor
    Remove the hard drive
    Take off the computer case
    Shut down the computer and unplug it from the power source
    30s
  • Q14
    Which tool is commonly used to remove screws when disassembling a computer?
    Wrench
    Hammer
    Pliers
    Screwdriver
    30s
  • Q15
    Which component should you disconnect first when disassembling a desktop computer?
    Hard drive
    Monitor
    Power cable
    Keyboard
    30s

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