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Installation and Configuration of Hardware Components Quiz

Test your knowledge on computer hardware components, from CPUs to storage devices. Get ready for questions on RAID, BIOS, connectors, and more.

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#1

Which of the following components is responsible for processing data in a computer system?

RAM
CPU
Hard Drive
GPU
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#2

What is the primary function of a motherboard?

To provide power to the computer components
To store data permanently
To connect and communicate between hardware components
To display images on the monitor
1 answered
#3

What does the term 'GPU' stand for in the context of computer hardware?

General Processing Unit
Graphical Performance Unit
Graphics Processing Unit
General Performance Unit
#4

Which of the following types of memory is volatile, meaning it loses its contents when power is turned off?

ROM
Cache memory
Hard disk
RAM
#5

Which of the following connectors is typically used to connect a monitor to a computer?

HDMI
VGA
USB
Ethernet
#6

Which of the following connectors is commonly used to connect peripherals like printers and keyboards to a computer?

USB
VGA
HDMI
Ethernet
#7

What is the purpose of BIOS in a computer system?

To manage network connections
To control the flow of electricity within the computer
To load the operating system during startup
To store temporary data
#8

What does SCSI stand for in the context of computer hardware?

Serial Computing System Interface
Small Computer System Interface
System Control System Interface
Secure Computing System Interface
#9

Which of the following devices converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines?

Router
Modem
Switch
Hub
#10

Which of the following is NOT a type of optical storage media?

CD-ROM
DVD-RW
Blu-ray Disc
Solid State Drive (SSD)
#11

Which of the following RAID levels provides both data redundancy and increased performance?

RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
#12

In networking, what is the purpose of a MAC address?

To uniquely identify a device on a network
To establish a secure connection between devices
To determine the speed of the network connection
To filter internet traffic
#13

What is the purpose of an expansion card in a computer?

To connect the computer to a network
To increase the speed of the CPU
To add additional functionality or ports to the computer
To store data permanently
#14

Which of the following connectors is commonly used to connect a high-definition display to a computer?

HDMI
VGA
USB
Ethernet
#15

Which of the following storage technologies provides the fastest data access times?

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Compact Disc (CD)
Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)

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