500 + Basic Computer Hardware Questions and Answers

1.

LANs can be connected by devices called _________ operate in the data link layer.

   A.) Hub
   B.) Bridges
   C.) HDLC
   D.) Tunnel

Answer: Option 'B'

​Bridges

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2.

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?

   A.) ROM BIOS
   B.) CPU
   C.) CONFIG.SYS
   D.) boot.ini

Answer: Option 'A'

ROM BIOS

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3.

Which of the following device is used only in LAN (Local Area Network)?

   A.) Gateway
   B.) NIC
   C.) Modem
   D.) Router

Answer: Option 'B'

​NIC

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4.

Direct Access Storage Device is also referred as ?

   A.) DAST
   B.) DASD
   C.) DISD
   D.) DFRS

Answer: Option 'B'

​DASD

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5.

The word "Computer" usually refers to the Central Processing Unit plus:

   A.) Input Devices
   B.) Internal Memory
   C.) External Memory
   D.) Output Device

Answer: Option 'B'

​Internal Memory

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6.

What could cause a fixed disk error.

   A.) No-CD installed
   B.) bad ram
   C.) slow processor
   D.) Incorrect CMOS settings

Answer: Option 'D'

Incorrect CMOS settings

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7.

A device operating at the physical layer is called a

   A.) Repeater
   B.) Bridge
   C.) Router
   D.) All of the above

Answer: Option 'A'

​Repeater

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8.

All of the following are examples of storage devices except

   A.) hard disk drives
   B.) printers
   C.) floppy disk drives
   D.) CD drives

Answer: Option 'B'

printers

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9.

Which printer is very commonly used for desk top publishing?

   A.) Laser printer
   B.) Ink jet printer
   C.) Daisywheel printer
   D.) Dot matrix printer

Answer: Option 'A'

​Laser printer

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10.

Missing slot covers on a computer can cause?

   A.) over heat
   B.) power surges
   C.) EMI.
   D.) incomplete path for ESD

Answer: Option 'A'

​over heat

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11.

The storage device used to compensate for the difference in rates of flow of data from one device to another is termed as

   A.) chip
   B.) floppy
   C.) channel
   D.) buffer

Answer: Option 'D'

buffer

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12.

Which one is the secondary memory device?

   A.) CPU
   B.) floppy disk
   C.) ALU
   D.) Mouse

Answer: Option 'B'

​floppy disk

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13.

Human beings are referred to as Homo Sapiens. Which device is called Silico Sapiens?

   A.) Monitor
   B.) Hardware
   C.) Robot
   D.) Computer

Answer: Option 'D'

Computer

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14.

When installing PCI NICS you can check the IRQ availability by looking at

   A.) dip switches
   B.) CONFIG.SYS
   C.) jumper settings
   D.) motherboard BIOS

Answer: Option 'D'

motherboard BIOS

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15.

With respect to a network interface card, the term 10/100 refers to

   A.) protocol speed
   B.) a fiber speed
   C.) megabits per seconds
   D.) minimum and maximum server speed

Answer: Option 'C'

​megabits per seconds

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16.

Which of the following devices can be used to directly input printed text?

   A.) OCR
   B.) OMR
   C.) Both (1) and (2)
   D.) MICR

Answer: Option 'A'

​OCR

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17.

A device that generates the periodic signals used to control the timing of all CPU operations.

   A.) COM
   B.) Chip
   C.) Collate
   D.) Clock

Answer: Option 'D'

Clock

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18.

____________ are devices used to transmit data over telecommunications lines.

   A.) Modems
   B.) Drives
   C.) Drive bays
   D.) Platforms

Answer: Option 'A'

​Modems

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19.

A _________ is an electronic device that processes data, converting it into information.

   A.) processor
   B.) case
   C.) computer
   D.) stylus

Answer: Option 'A'

processor

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20.

Which Motherboard form factor uses one 20 pin connector

   A.) ATX
   B.) BABY AT
   C.) AT
   D.) All of the above

Answer: Option 'A'

​ATX

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21.

A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into:

   A.) clusters
   B.) ​sectors
   C.) vectors
   D.) heads

Answer: Option 'B'

​sectors

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22.

Which device is used to reproduce drawings using pens that are attached to movable arms?

   A.) Plotter
   B.) Light Pen
   C.) Scanner
   D.) Printer

Answer: Option 'A'

​Plotter

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23.

Which device is used to control the cursor movement?

   A.) Light Pen
   B.) Joystick
   C.) Trackball
   D.) Plotter

Answer: Option 'B'

​Joystick

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24.

Using output devices one can ________

   A.) input data
   B.) store data
   C.) scan data
   D.) view or print data

Answer: Option 'D'

view or print data

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25.

A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:

   A.) Surge protector
   B.) Voltmeter
   C.) Capacitor
   D.) Resistor

Answer: Option 'D'

Resistor

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26.

All the keys on the IBM PC keyboard repeat as long as we hold them down. Such types of keys are known as ____________ keys.

   A.) typematic
   B.) functional
   C.) automatic
   D.) alphabetic

Answer: Option 'A'

​typematic

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27.

Which standard govern parallel communications?

   A.) RS232
   B.) CAT 5
   C.) IEEE 1284
   D.) RS-232a

Answer: Option 'C'

IEEE 1284

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28.

A light-sensitive device that converts drawing, printed text or other images into digital form is

   A.) keyboard
   B.) scanner
   C.) plotter
   D.) OMR

Answer: Option 'B'

​scanner

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29.

Which of the following is not an input device?

   A.) Mouse
   B.) VDU
   C.) Keyboard
   D.) Light pen

Answer: Option 'B'

VDU

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30.

In laser printer technology, what happens during the conditioning stage?

   A.) The corona wire places a uniform positive charge on the paper
   B.) A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum
   C.) A uniform negative charge is placed on the toner
   D.) All of the above

Answer: Option 'B'

A uniform negative charge is placed on the photosensitive drum

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31.

The place where data or program goes is known as

   A.) mouse
   B.) CPU
   C.) keyboard
   D.) CU

Answer: Option 'B'

CPU

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32.

_________ is a type of input machine.

   A.) Monitor
   B.) Printer
   C.) Plotter
   D.) Keyboard

Answer: Option 'D'

Keyboard

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33.

In a computer system, which device is functionally opposite of a keyboard?

   A.) Mouse
   B.) Printer
   C.) Trackball
   D.) Joystick

Answer: Option 'B'

​Printer

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34.

What are the two types of output devices?

   A.) Monitor and printer
   B.) Keyboard and mouse
   C.) Storage disks (floppy, CD)
   D.) Windows 2000, Windows NT

Answer: Option 'A'

​Monitor and printer

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35.

The place where data or program goes is known as

   A.) mouse
   B.) CPU
   C.) keyboard
   D.) CU

Answer: Option 'B'

​CPU

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36.

What product is used to clean smudged keys on a keyboard?

   A.) TMC solvent
   B.) Silicone spray
   C.) Denatured alcohol
   D.) All-purpose cleaner

Answer: Option 'D'

All-purpose cleaner

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37.

________ is a type of input machine.

   A.) Monitor
   B.) Printer
   C.) Plotter
   D.) Keyboard

Answer: Option 'D'

Keyboard

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38.

ESD would cause the most damage to which component?

   A.) Power supply
   B.) Expansion board
   C.) Monitor
   D.) Keyboard

Answer: Option 'B'

​Expansion board

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39.

In a computer system, which device is functionally opposite of a keyboard?

   A.) Mouse
   B.) Printer
   C.) Trackball
   D.) Joystick

Answer: Option 'B'

​Printer

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40.

To view any currently running Terminate Stay Resident (TSR's) programs you could type:

   A.) Memory
   B.) MEM
   C.) SYS /M
   D.) Memmaker

Answer: Option 'B'

​MEM

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41.

What are the two types of output devices?

   A.) Monitor and printer
   B.) Storage disks (floppy, CD)
   C.) Keyboard and mouse
   D.) Windows 2000, Windows NT

Answer: Option 'A'

​Monitor and printer

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42.

Which type of system board is the MOST likely candidate for processor upgrading if you want maximum performance and future compatibility?

   A.) ML
   B.) PCI
   C.) ISA
   D.) EISA

Answer: Option 'B'

​PCI

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43.

Which of the following categories would include a keyboard?

   A.) Printing Device
   B.) Storage Device
   C.) Output Device
   D.) Input Device

Answer: Option 'D'

Input Device

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44.

Most PCs give a single beep on bootup to indicate they are ok hardware wise. You boot your PC and don't get a beep. What should you check first?

   A.) system board
   B.) microprocessor
   C.) RAM
   D.) power supply

Answer: Option 'D'

power supply

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45.

A modem that cannot be moved from its position is called ______________.

   A.) Intelligent Modem
   B.) Acoustic Coupler
   C.) Fixed modem
   D.) Direct connect

Answer: Option 'C'

​Fixed modem

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46.

Which peripheral port provides the FASTEST throughput to laser printers?

   A.) RS-232
   B.) SCSI
   C.) Parallel
   D.) Serial

Answer: Option 'C'

​Parallel

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47.

What is output ?

   A.) What the processor takes from the user
   B.) What the user gives to the processor
   C.) What the processor gets from the user
   D.) What the processor gives to the user

Answer: Option 'D'

What the processor gives to the user

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48.

The mouse pointer moves erratically, what is the possible cause? The mouse

   A.) ball is dirty
   B.) is not connected
   C.) driver is not installed properly
   D.) has an incorrect IRQ setting

Answer: Option 'A'

ball is dirty

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49.

The unit KIPS is used to measure the speed of ___

   A.) Processor
   B.) Disk drive
   C.) Printer
   D.) Tape drive

Answer: Option 'A'

​Processor

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50.

Which device can understand difference between data & programs?

   A.) Input device
   B.) Output device
   C.) Memory
   D.) Microprocessor

Answer: Option 'D'

Microprocessor

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