Computer Hardware and Storage Quiz
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What is the common color for the USB 3.0 connector for Standard A receptacles and plugs?

  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue (correct)

    • What type of memory used in the Solid State Drive (SSD) as storage?

  • NAND Flash (correct)
  • DDR3
  • DRAM
  • SRAM

    • Where do Windows device drivers store?

  • User documents folder
  • Program Files folder
  • System32 folder (correct)
  • Windows registry

    • What is the volt rating of the RED wire in a power supply?

    <p>12V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Windows 7, when LAN connection has a cross and red indicator signifies that there is?

    <p>No network access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of version protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set-up password?

    <p>WEP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the user matrices and capability tables that govern the rights and privileges of users?

    <p>Access control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the act of stealing data from a computer system and demanding compensation for its return?

    <p>Ransomware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables administrators to migrate data to a lower cost and tape media on file servers in Windows Server?

    <p>Data migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a utility tool that tests whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network?

    <p>Ping tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following keys is not appropriate to enter BIOS setup?

    <p>F8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enables users of Windows to correct any problems preventing the system from booting up normally?

    <p>Safe mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What starts up recovery options in a computer by essentially booting into the recovery partition of the main hard drive?

    <p>Recovery mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A single physical hard drive can be divided into multiple ___ hard drives.

    <p>Logical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two types of interface used to communicate between the hard drive and the computer motherboard?

    <p>SATA and IDE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative for a wired connection that uses radio frequencies to send signals between devices and a router?

    <p>Wi-Fi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum requirement for hard disk drive capacity in Windows 10?

    <p>150 GB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the type of network cable where one end is T568-A while the other is T568-B configuration?

    <p>Twisted pair cable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What IP address is used by the virtual machine to communicate over the physical network?

    <p>Static IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of version protects unauthorized network access by utilizing a set-up password?

    <p>Authentication version</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove possible threats to the system?

    <p>Firewall software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hardware components can connect over a computer network?

    <p>Printer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spider-like interconnection in millions of pieces of information located on computers around cyberspace?

    <p>Internet of Things (IoT)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum cable length for USB 2.0?

    <p>5 meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the compound used to prevent overheating of CPU?

    <p>Thermal Compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative for a wired connection that uses radio frequencies to send signals between devices and a router?

    <p>Wi-Fi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum hardware requirements of the computer RAM for Windows 10?

    <p>2 GB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volt rating of the YELLOW wire in a power supply?

    <p>+12V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an LED in a Network Interface Card (NIC) have?

    <p>Four lights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What application group contains a Client Access Point and at least one application-specific resource?

    <p>.NET Application Domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a computer network made up of an interconnection of local area networks (LANs) within a limited geographical area?

    <p>Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is assigned to monitor the network security, operation, and network users?

    <p>Network Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    USB 3.0 Connector

    • Common color for USB 3.0 Standard A receptacles and plugs is blue.

    Solid State Drive (SSD) Storage

    • Solid State Drives use NAND flash memory for storage.

    Windows Device Drivers Storage

    • Windows device drivers are stored in the C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore directory.

    Power Supply Voltage Ratings

    • The RED wire in a power supply has a volt rating of +5 volts.
    • The YELLOW wire in a power supply has a volt rating of +12 volts.

    LAN Connection Indicator

    • A cross and red indicator on a LAN connection in Windows 7 signifies that there is no network connectivity.

    Network Access Protection

    • The type of version that protects unauthorized network access using a setup password is known as a password-protected network.

    User Rights and Privileges

    • User matrices and capability tables that govern the rights and privileges of users are referred to as Access Control Lists (ACLs).

    Data Theft and Ransom

    • The act of stealing data from a computer system and demanding compensation for its return is known as ransomware.

    Data Migration in Windows Server

    • Windows Server enables administrators to migrate data to lower cost and tape media on file servers using Windows Storage Migration.

    Network Utility Tool

    • A utility tool that tests whether a particular host is reachable across an IP network is called the ping command.

    BIOS Setup Access

    • The F1 key is not commonly used to enter BIOS setup; typically, the Del or Esc keys are used.

    Windows Boot Recovery

    • Windows users can correct problems preventing the system from booting by using the System Recovery Options.

    Hard Drive Partitioning

    • A single physical hard drive can be divided into multiple logical hard drives.

    Hard Drive Interfaces

    • Two types of interfaces used to communicate between the hard drive and the computer motherboard are SATA (Serial ATA) and IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics).

    Wireless Connection

    • The alternative for a wired connection that uses radio frequencies to send signals between devices and a router is Wi-Fi.

    Windows 10 Hard Disk Capacity

    • The minimum requirement for hard disk drive capacity in Windows 10 is 16 GB.

    Network Cable Configuration

    • The type of network cable where one end is T568-A while the other is T568-B configuration is called a crossover cable.

    Virtual Machine IP Address

    • A virtual machine uses a public or private IP address to communicate over the physical network.

    Malware Protection

    • A computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove threats is known as antivirus software.

    Network Connectivity

    • Hardware components that can connect over a computer network include computers, printers, and routers.

    Cyberspace Interconnection

    • The interconnection of millions of pieces of information located on computers around cyberspace is referred to as the internet.

    USB Cable Length

    • The maximum cable length for USB 2.0 is approximately 5 meters (16 feet).

    CPU Overheating Prevention

    • A thermal compound is used to prevent overheating of the CPU.

    Windows 10 RAM Requirements

    • The minimum hardware requirement of RAM for Windows 10 is 1 GB for the 32-bit version and 2 GB for the 64-bit version.

    Network Interface Card (NIC) LED

    • An LED in a Network Interface Card (NIC) indicates status, such as connectivity or data transmission.

    Application Group

    • An application group contains a Client Access Point and at least one application-specific resource, facilitating user access.

    Computer Network Definition

    • A computer network made up of interconnections of local area networks (LANs) within a limited geographical area is termed a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).

    Network Security Monitoring

    • A network administrator is assigned to monitor the network security, operation, and users efficiently.

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    Test your knowledge about computer hardware, storage devices, and system components with this quiz. From USB connectors to BIOS storage locations, this quiz covers a range of hardware-related questions.

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