Computer Hardware and Assembly Quiz

Test your knowledge on computer hardware and assembly with these 15 questions covering CPU functions, memory types, motherboard components, and more!

#1

What is the main function of the CPU?

To store data
To execute instructions
To manage input/output devices
To provide power to the computer
#2

What component is primarily responsible for graphics rendering in a computer?

CPU
RAM
GPU
SSD
#3

What type of storage is an SSD?

Magnetic
Optical
Solid State
Floppy
#4

Which port is commonly used to connect external peripherals to a computer?

VGA
HDMI
USB
Ethernet
#5

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

To cool the computer's internal components
To convert AC power from the wall outlet into DC power for the computer
To store extra power for emergency shutdowns
To supply power to external devices
#6

Which of the following is a non-volatile memory?

RAM
Cache
SSD
Registers
#7

What does the term 'clock speed' refer to in a CPU?

The speed at which the CPU can execute instructions per second
The physical size of the CPU
The amount of power the CPU consumes
The temperature of the CPU during operation
#8

Which of the following is considered volatile memory?

Hard Drive
SSD
RAM
ROM
#9

What does the 'M' in DIMM stand for?

Module
Memory
Management
Micro
#10

What does BIOS stand for?

Basic Input/Output System
Binary Input/Output System
Basic Internal/Output System
Binary Internal/Output System
#11

In assembly language, what does the instruction 'MOV AL, 1Bh' do?

Moves the value 1Bh into the AL register
Compares the AL register with 1Bh
Adds 1Bh to the AL register
Subtracts 1Bh from the AL register
#12

Which of the following interfaces does not directly support hot-swapping?

USB
SATA
PCIe
IDE
#13

In the context of computer hardware, what does RAID stand for?

Random Array of Independent Disks
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
Random Access of Independent Disks
Redundant Access of Independent Disks
#14

Which of these CPU socket types is used by Intel?

AM4
TR4
LGA 1151
sTRX4
#15

Which memory type is primarily used as cache memory in a computer?

DRAM
SRAM
ROM
EEPROM

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