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COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 2ND SEMESTER SY 2023-2024 MOCK EXAMINATION 1. Which of the following is considered the “brain” of the computer? a. Central Processing Unit (CPU) b. Random Access Memory...

COMPUTER HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS 2ND SEMESTER SY 2023-2024 MOCK EXAMINATION 1. Which of the following is considered the “brain” of the computer? a. Central Processing Unit (CPU) b. Random Access Memory (RAM) c. Power Supply Unit (PSU) d. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) 2. Which component stores the computer’s operating system, software programs, and user data even when the computer is turned off? a. CPU b. RAM c. GPU d. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) 3. What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer? a. It provides power to the computer. b. It connects and allows communication between different computer components. c. It displays visual output on the monitor. d. It enables wireless network connectivity. 4. Which type of computer memory is non-volatile and retains its data even when the power is turned off? a. RAM b. Cache Memory c. ROM d. Virtual Memory 5. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer port? a. USB b. HDMI c. Wi-FI d. Ethernet 6. Which of the following is responsible for converting digital signals to analog signals over telephone lines? a. Modem b. Router c. Switch d. Hub 7. What is the purpose of a graphics card (GPU) in a computer? a. It stores the computer's operating system.  b. It processes and renders graphics for display, c. It controls the flow of data between the CPU and other components d. It provides power to the computer's components. 8. Which type of computer memory is the fastest but also the most expensive? a. RAM b. Cache Memory c. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) d. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) 9. What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer? a. It controls the computer's power supply. b. It manages the computer's memory c. It provides the firmware for initializing hardware during the boot process. d. It executes software programs. 10. Which component is responsible for providing power to the other components in a computer? a) a. Motherboard b. Power Supply Unit (PSU) c. Central Processing Unit (CPU) d. Random Access Memory (RAM) 11. What type of device is used to input data into a computer? a. Monitor b. Keyboard c. Printer d. Speaker 12. What is the purpose of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer? a. It provides power to the CPU b. It stores data in non-volatile memory c. It enables network connectivity d. It converts AC power to DC power to power the computer's components. 13. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer storage device? a. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) b. Solid-State Drive (SSD) c. Random Access Memory (RAM) d. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) 14. What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computer? a a. To cool the computer's components b. To store data c. To connect different components  d. To display visual output 15. Which component is responsible for storing data temporarily while the computer is running? a. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) b. Solid-State Drive (SSD) c. Random Access Memory (RAM) d. Optical Disk Drive (ODD) 16. Which of the following is NOT a type of computer monitor? a. CRT b. LCD c. LED d. CPU 17. Which component is responsible for controlling the flow of data between the computer's components? a) a. Hard Disk Drive (HDD) b. Solid-State Drive (SSD) c. Central Processing Unit (CPU) d. Motherboard 18. What is the purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) in a computer system? a. To store data in case of power failure b. To prevent damage to the computer during a power surge or outage c. To increase the computer's processing speed d. To connect to a network 19. Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device? a. Mouse b. Scanner c. Printer d. Microphone 20. What type of computer memory is used to store data that needs to be accessed quickly by the CPU? a. RAM b. ROM c. Cache memory d. Virtual memory 21. What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC) in a computer? a. It provides power to the computer. b. It connects the computer to a network. c. It stores data in non-volatile memory d. It displays the visual output. 22. What is the difference between a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD)? a. HDDs are faster than SSDs b. HDDs are more expensive than SSDs c. HDDs use spinning disks to store data, while SSDs use memory chips. d. HDDs are more durable than SSDs 23. Which type of computer memory is non-volatile and cannot be changed or overwritten? a. RAM b. Cache memory c. ROM d. Virtual memory 24. Which component is responsible for providing audio output in a computer? a) a. Graphics card (GPU) b. Sound card c. Power supply unit (PSU) d. Hard disk drive (HDD) 25. What is the purpose of a bus in a computer? a. It connects the computer to a network. b. It allows communication between different computer components. c. It stores data in a non-volatile memory. d. It displays visual output on the monitor. 26. You're a data analyst working with massive datasets and require high-speed data processing capabilities. Which CPU feature would you prioritize when selecting a processor for your workstation? a. Number of cores b. Clock Speed c. Cache Size d. Hyper-Threading 27. What distinguishes an LED monitor from a standard LCD monitor? a. LED monitors have thicker panels. b. LED monitors consume more power than LCD monitors. c. LED monitors have lower power consumption and better brightness and contrast. d. LED monitors have slower response times than LCD monitors. 28. Which connector is used to connect disk drives to the motherboard? a. 20-pin or 24-pin slotted connector b. Molex keyed connector c. Berg keyed connector d. 4-pin to 8-pin auxiliary power connector 29. What type of storage device stores data as electrical charges in semiconductor flash memory and has no moving parts? a. HDD b. Tape Drive c. SSD d. SSHD 30. Is an older interface that was commonly used for connecting hard drives, disk drives, and other storage devices? a. SATA b. PATA c. M-SATA d. PCIE 31. Which type of computer memory is the fastest but also the most expensive? A A) a. RAM b. Cache Memory c. HDD d. ODD 32. What technology allows for high-speed connection of peripherals like hard-drives and RAID arrays? A) a. Thunderbolt b. USB c. SATA d. DVI 33. This connector is used to transmit data at a very high speed over long distances and contains strands of glass or plastic. a. BNC b. RJ11 c. RJ45 d. Fiber Optic 34. What type of computer memory is used to store data that needs to be accessed quickly by the CPU? A a. RAM b. ROM c. Cache Memory d. Virtual Memory 35. This is a connector that allows cables to be connected from the machine to the peripheral device. a. Plug b. Port  c. Jack d. Type-C 36. This is the standard connector we use today for home/workstation use cases. a. BNC b. RJ 11 c. RJ 45 d. Fiber Optic 37. ln a modern desktop system, this is a PCIE device that controls the information displayed on the monitor. a. CPU b. Sound Card c. Graphical Processing Uit d. Fiber Optic 38. This connector uses coaxial cables. a. BNC b. RJ 11 c. RJ 45 d. Fiber Optic 39. Which of the following is NOT a function of a computer case? a. Housing b. Ventilation c. Lighting d. EMF Elimination and Grounding 40. A customer owns a computer for their home business but wishes to set up another computer server, What's the optimal solution for the customer to enable the sharing of the monitor, mouse, and keyboard between the two computers? a. KVM Switch b. Access Point c. USB Hub d. Network Switch