Hardware & Components Quiz
Hardware & Components · Easy
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Every smartphone, laptop, gaming console, and desktop computer relies on hardware working together behind the scenes. Understanding computer hardware and components helps you appre...
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All 20 questions in this Hardware & Components quiz
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Which hardware component allows a computer to connect to a network using a physical Ethernet cable?
- A. Modem
- B. NIC (Network Interface Card)
- C. Router
- D. Switch
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What is the name of the standard for wireless charging used by most modern smartphones and accessories?
- A. NFC
- B. Qi
- C. Bluetooth
- D. Zigbee
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What does 'RAM' stand for?
- A. Real Access Mode
- B. Random Access Memory
- C. Rapid Action Memory
- D. Read Access Memory
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What observation, made by the co-founder of Intel, suggests that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles approximately every two years?
- A. Amdahl's Law
- B. Moore's Law
- C. Metcalfe's Law
- D. Bell's Law
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What is the primary function of the CMOS battery on a computer's motherboard?
- A. To power the CPU during high-intensity tasks
- B. To store the BIOS/UEFI settings and maintain the system clock
- C. To act as a backup power supply for the monitor
- D. To cool down the Northbridge
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What is the smallest unit of digital information?
- A. Bit
- B. Kilobyte
- C. Byte
- D. Nibble
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What does 'Form Factor' refer to in the context of PC cases and motherboards?
- A. The speed of the processor
- B. The physical size and shape of the components
- C. The amount of power the system consumes
- D. The number of fans installed
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In networking hardware, what is a 'Mesh' system used for?
- A. To create a single, seamless Wi-Fi network using multiple access points
- B. To filter dust out of a computer case
- C. To connect a PC to a television
- D. To speed up the boot time of a computer
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What does CPU stand for?
- A. Core Processing Unit
- B. Computer Power Unit
- C. Central Program Unit
- D. Central Processing Unit
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What is the purpose of 'RAM'?
- A. Cooling
- B. Permanent storage
- C. Temporary data storage for CPU
- D. Displaying images
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Which is an input device?
- A. Keyboard
- B. Monitor
- C. Speaker
- D. Printer
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What is the most common form factor for motherboards used in standard desktop PCs?
- A. Mini-ITX
- B. Micro-ATX
- C. ATX
- D. E-ATX
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What does 'DDR' stand for in the context of computer RAM?
- A. Dual Data Rate
- B. Double Data Rate
- C. Digital Data Relay
- D. Direct Disk Reading
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What is the name of the thin circular slice of semiconductor material used as the base for creating integrated circuits?
- A. Silicon Disc
- B. Wafer
- C. Substrate
- D. Platter
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What is the native file extension for a Word document?
- A. .xls
- B. .txt
- C. .docx
- D. .pdf
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What is the purpose of 'thermal paste' (or thermal grease)?
- A. To glue the CPU to the motherboard
- B. To fill microscopic air gaps between the CPU and the heat sink to improve heat transfer
- C. To prevent the CPU from moving
- D. To increase the electrical conductivity of the processor
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What is the name of the cloud storage service provided by Microsoft?
- A. Dropbox
- B. OneDrive
- C. iCloud
- D. Google Drive
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Which type of printer uses a drum, toner powder, and a fuser to create images on paper?
- A. Inkjet Printer
- B. Laser Printer
- C. Dot Matrix Printer
- D. Thermal Printer
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Which company owns the Android operating system?
- A. Microsoft
- B. Samsung
- C. Google
- D. Apple
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Which storage is permanent?
- A. Hard Disk
- B. RAM
- C. Cache
- D. Register