Computer Hardware and Network Quiz PDF

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This document is a computer hardware and network quiz. It contains multiple choice questions on topics ranging from voltages and memory to network topologies and troubleshooting. The quiz covers a range of computer hardware and network concepts.

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What is the ideal voltage specification for the red and yellow wires in a Molex connector? a) Red = 3.3V, Yellow = 5V b) Red = 5V, Yellow = 12V c) Red = 12V, Yellow = 5V d) Red = 15V, Yellow = 12V What type of memory is commonly used for solid-state storage and quick access to data? a) Static RA...

What is the ideal voltage specification for the red and yellow wires in a Molex connector? a) Red = 3.3V, Yellow = 5V b) Red = 5V, Yellow = 12V c) Red = 12V, Yellow = 5V d) Red = 15V, Yellow = 12V What type of memory is commonly used for solid-state storage and quick access to data? a) Static RAM b) Flash Memory c) DRAM d) Cache Memory What is the voltage value typically associated with the color orange in a power supply? a) 5V b) 12V c) 3.3V d) 1.8V What network spans across large geographic areas, connecting multiple LANs? a) MAN b) WAN c) LAN d) PAN What type of software is designed to detect and remove malware from a computer? a) Firewall b) Anti-malware Tool c) Antivirus System d) Intrusion Detection System What is the minimum hard disk space required for installing a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system? a) 15GB b) 20GB c) 16GB for 32-bit, 20GB for 64-bit d) 25GB What component is required to connect a computer to a network? a) Network Interface Card (NIC) b) Modem c) Ethernet Switch d) Router What command can be used to test connectivity between a local host and a particular network host? a) Netstat b) Ping c) Traceroute d) Pathping What does a red icon on a LAN connection indicate? a) Low signal b) Network congestion c) No driver package installed d) High latency What type of memory is used to store the BIOS in most computer systems? a) PROM (Programmable ROM) b) SRAM c) ROM (Read Only Memory) d) DRAM What is a file that contains an exact copy of all the data on a physical disc, often used for backup or distribution? a) Disk Image b) Binary File c) ISO Image d) Virtual Disk What mode is used to attempt to fix problems when Windows fails to start normally? a) Safe Mode b) Recovery Mode c) Last Known Good Configuration d) Boot Manager What utility in Windows allows you to manage hardware connected to the computer? a) Control Panel b) Task Manager c) Device Manager d) System Information What is a collection of computers and devices connected in a single physical location called? a) WAN b) PAN c) LAN d) MAN What information is essential for setting up a virtual machine? a) Provider Address b) Network Protocol c) Disk Quota d) DNS Configuration What is a single physical hardware device that appears as multiple logical partitions called? a) Logical Drive b) Virtual Drive c) Storage Unit d) Disk Array What type of network does not require a dedicated server, allowing devices to connect directly to each other? a) Hybrid Network b) Client-Server Network c) Peer-to-Peer Network d) Cloud Network What is the security protocol that provides encrypted protection for wireless networks? a) WPA2 Personal b) WEP c) WPA3 Enterprise d) SSID Protection What device forwards data packets between different networks? a) Gateway b) Switch c) Repeater d) Router What is the maximum cable length specified for USB 2.0 connections? a) 5 meters b) 7 meters c) 10 meters d) 15 meters What color often represents USB 3.0 ports on devices? a) Red b) Black c) Blue d) Green What is applied to a CPU to prevent it from overheating? a) Cooling Fan b) Thermal Paste c) Thermal Pad d) Heat Sink How many light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are commonly found in a standard network card? a) 2 LEDs b) 1 LED c) 3 LEDs d) 4 LEDs What type of network is limited to a specific geographic area, such as a campus? a) LAN b) CAN (Campus Area Network) c) VAN (Virtual Area Network) d) MAN What are two types of interfaces used for connecting storage devices in computers? a) SATA and IDE b) USB and FireWire c) HDMI and DisplayPort d) PCI and PCIe What is the purpose of the ATX12VP1 connector on a motherboard? a) Provides backup power b) Supplies power to peripherals c) Supplies +3.3V, +5V, and +12V d) Connects to external storage What does a yellow indicator on a LAN connection suggest? a) Good connectivity b) No connectivity c) High signal d) Low power What is commonly referred to as the "spider-like" interconnected system of networks? a) Intranet b) Mesh Network c) World Wide Web (WWW) d) Extranet What mode allows a computer to start up in a very basic state, often for troubleshooting purposes? a) Recovery Mode b) Minimal Mode c) Safe Mode d) Diagnostic Mode What is a file format used for creating a complete image of a disc's data? a) Archive File b) Clone File c) ISO Image d) Disk Image What type of network is limited to a specific geographic area, such as a campus? a) LAN b) CAN (Campus Area Network) c) VAN (Virtual Area Network) d) MAN What mode allows a computer to start up in a very basic state, often for troubleshooting purposes? a) Recovery Mode b) Safe Mode c) Last Known Good Configuration d) Diagnostic Mode What is the voltage provided by a red wire in a computer power supply? a) +3.3V b) +5V c) +12V d) -12V

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