Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Division of City Schools - Valenzuela

Third Quarter Examination

COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING
GRADE 9
Name: __________________________ Section__________ Score:______________
Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. These are small software programs that help the operating system use the device
A. Driver B. Browser C. Operating System D. BIOS
2. If you want to enter in BIOS or CMOS utility setup what possible keys should you
press?
A. Enter or F9 B. F1 or F8 C. F6 or 12 D. delete or F2
3. It is a way to set up a system or the assortment of components that make up the
system
A. Driver B. Set up C. Configuration D. Installation
4. Which among the following application software is an example of Database
management software?
A. MS word B. MS excel C. MS access D. adobe Photoshop
5. What is the most important program that runs on a computer?
A. POST B. Operating system C. BIOS D. Drivers
6. Which among software is not an Operating System?
A. Ubuntu B. MS office C. Windows 10
D. Mac OS
7. How will you save and exit the configuration you made in the BIOS?
A. Press F12 B. Press F11 C. Press F10 D.
Press F9
8. These are small software programs that help the operating system use the device.
A. . Driver C. BIOS
B. Application D. CMOS
9. Which of the following is software shared on a small memory chip on the
motherboard?
A. BIOS C. Installer
B. Application D. Driver
10. This is a diagnosing testing program of the BIOS
A. CMOS C. POST
B. BIOS UTILITY SET UP D. Operating System
11. Which of the following is not needed in creating bootable flash drive?
A. Operating System C. RUFUS
B. Drivers pack D. Pen drive
12. When the folder copy phase is complete your system will reboot, what are you going
to do if see the message ―Press any key to boot from CD?
A. Press any key C. Reboot the system
B. Do not press a key D. Eject the CD

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13. If you want create a bootable media using flash drive which among the following
software will help you?
A. Operating System C. RUFUS
B. Adobe reader D. drivers pack
14. It is what happens when a computer starts. This happens when the power is turned on.
A. installing C. copying
B. configuration D. booting
15. In CMOS or BIOS setup utility, which function key you will press to default setup?
A. F8 C. F10
B. F12 D. F9
16. Where do we typically install the operating system?
A. Hard disk drive C. external Drive
B. Floppy Drive D. DVD Drive
17. Macromedia Flash, Harvard Graphics, 3D Studio Max, Adobe Photoshop are example
of this software.
A. Graphic software C. Spreadsheet software
B. Database management software D.Word processing
software
18. This is a set of instructions (also called a program) that guides the hardware to operate
effectively.
A. Software C. Operating System
B. Drivers D. Installer
19. These are software’s designed to help the user to perform singular or multiple related
tasks.
A. System software C. Application Software
B. Graphics software DOperating System
20. What does POST means?
A. Protocol On Signal Test C.Pause On Signal Test
B. Power On Secure a Test D. Power On Self Test
21. Why device drivers are installed after successfully installing the operating system?
A. So that Ram will run properly C. So that hard drive will run
properly
B. So devices will run properly D. SO that cooling system of
CPU will run
22. How will you know if there is a need for device driver?
A. Go to Control Panel C.. Go to System properties
B. Go to Device Manager D. Go to Disk Management Tools
23. Why should one needs to set up the boot sequence before installing a new operating
system?
A. To start the installation immediately C. To repair existing operating system
B. To diagnose memory problem D. To check if CD/DVD/USB is detected
24. What considerations should you have in mind whenever you purchase a software or
hardware for your computer?
A. make sure that your computer supports the system requirements
B. consider the speed of your computer’s processor
C. check the storage capacity of your computer
D. consider the brand of your computer
25. How will the number of RAM affects the performance of a computer?
A. The more RAM, the faster a computer will operate
B. The less RAM, the faster a computer will operate
C. It will not affect the speed of the computer
D. It will store large files of the computer
 26. Suppose you are to buy a software or new hardware for your computer, which below
is best thing to do before going to the store?
A. compare prices to other stores
B. find out exactly what is your system’s specifications
C. make sure that what you are to buy is an original one
D. look for reasonable prices
27. Why is it important to know your system specification before installing new
hardware?
A. You will ensure that your computer will work faster
B. You will be able to make sure your computer supports the product to be
installed
C. To ensure that your computer can used electricity more efficiently
D. This will not be needed as long as you have the money to buy.
28. Why are drivers important to be installed in a computer?
A. It will allow you browse the internet
B. It will protect your system from malware, spyware and viruses.
C. It will enable you to use hardware or peripheral devices such as audio, LAN etc.
D. It will help you as a productivity tool
29. A planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work is known
as ____________
A. Occupational Health & Safety C. Occasional Health & Safety
B. Occupational Health & Security D. . Occupational Hazard &
Safety
30. . Which among safety precautions statement is WRONG?
A. Always ground or discharge yourself before touching any part of the
computer.
B. Do not work alone so that there is someone who can take care of you in
case of accident or emergency.
C. Always power on and plug the computer before working on it .
D. Avoid any liquid such as mineral water or soft drinks near your working
area or near computers.
31. What will happen if upon installing, you did not arrange the boot sequence?
A. The BIOS will locate the HDD and look for existing operating system and new
installation will not begin.
B. The new operating system will be loaded and new installation will begin
C. The BIOS will automatic detect the bootable devices
D. All of the above
32. What is supposed to happen if you skip entering the product key of the operating
system?
A. The Windows will run only for 30 days as trial
B. It will be detected as a genuine product
C. The Windows will run without drivers
D. The installation will not continue
33. Juan is a student who loves playing mid online games like Crossfire and League of
legends. He wants to buy their own PC with good processor can do light to heavy task
but not too expensive and thinking for possible upgrade for speed and visual
appearance after a year.
A. Intel core i3 with 1st Generation processor, 8 GB RAM, 350 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
B. Intel core i3 with 3rd Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
with Graphics card
C. Intel core i5 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
 D. Intel core i5 with 8th Generation processor, 8 GB RAM, 1TB GB Hard disk,
with Graphics card
34. Xander is a graphic artist, he plans to buy a good PC for his job. Doing visual editing
in AutoCAD and movie editing in filmora and other editing software, he also loves
playing online games like NBA 2k20 and GTA V during his free time and he do multi-
tasking gaming and editing. Which item is the best system specification to choose?
A. Intel core i3 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
B. Intel core i5 with 5th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
with Graphics card
C. Intel core i7 with 8th Generation processor,16 GB RAM, 1TB GB Hard disk,
with Graphics card
D. Intel core i9 with 8th Generation processor, 16 GB RAM, 1TB GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
35. A teacher need to work for her presentations, grade sheets and hand outs and simple
internet browsing, which computer specifications you can advise for her?
A. Intel core i3 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 350 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
B. Intel core i3 with 7th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
with GPU
C. Intel core i5 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 350 GB Hard disk,
with in GPU
D. Intel core i5 with 7th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
36. Which computer specification is good enough for a student needing to work with
presentations, work sheets and internet searching and can do medium to heavy
games?
A. Intel core i3 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 350 GB Hard disk,
with GPU
B. Intel core i3 with 7th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
C. Intel core i5 with 4th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 350 GB Hard disk,
built in GPU
D. Intel core i5 with 7th Generation processor, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB Hard disk,
with GPU
37. How will you access and configure the BIOS?
A. By typing F6 or entering Boot Manager
B. By typing F2 or entering the BIOS Set Up Utility
C. By typing any key upon booting
D. By locating Control Panel
38. What must you do first before inserting your bootable Flash drive for the installation
of an operating system in a computer? Set up the boot sequence priority by
setting__________________________
A. CD as the 1st boot c. USB as the 1st boot
B. HDD as the 1ST boot d. Floppy disk as the 1st boot
39. Before installing any application software, what must be check first?
A. if the computer hardware supports the software
B. if the operating system supports the software
C. if the computer specification meets the software’s system requirements
D. a, b, and c are correct.
E. b and c only
40. What does EULA means?
A. End User License Agreement
 B. End User Loading Agreement
C. Examination Unit License Authority
D. Examination User Loading Authority
41. How do you access the device manager?
A. Right-click My Computer, select Manage, and under System Tools click
Device Manger.
B. Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Device Manager.
C. Start | control panel| Network and Internet | Device Manager.
D. Start | All Programs | Accessibility | Device Manager.
42. If you see a message to press any key to boot the CD and you fail to do so, what do
you think will happen?
A. Set up inspecting your system will appear
B. The computer will load the existing operating system
C. It will be prompted to BIOS setup
D. It will return to boot menu
Personal Computer Disassembly
43. Arrange the following statements in sequence:
A. Unplugging all the cables and wires.
B. Detaching the drive (HDD,ODD, & FDD)
C. Opening the outer shell / case
a. C, B, & A
b. C, A, & B
c. A, B, & C
d. B, C, & A
44. D. detaching peripherals ( RAM &CARD)
F. Detaching the power supply
a. D, F, & E
b. E, F, & D
c. F, D, & E
d. D, E, & F
45. Why is it advisable to make two partitions in your hard disk?
A. To have an extra space for operating system
B. To have an extra storage space that will back up your files
C. So that if any case the operating system will be corrupted, important files
will be saved.

WINDOWS 7 INSTALLATION using Flash drive

46. Directions: Arrange the following statements in sequence
I. Setting language and Install now
II. Boot Menu (setting boot priority)
III. Windows 7 loading files and start up
IV. Press any to boot from USB
A. I, II, III, & IV C. II, IV, III, & I
B. III, IV, I, & II D. IV, III,III & I
47. V. EULA
VI.Upgrade or Custom option
VII. Partitioning
VIII. Windows 7 Starts Installation
A. V,VI,VII, & VIII C. VII,VIII,V,&VI
B. VI,VII,VIII, & V D. VIII,V,VII, & V
48. V.Installing Features and Updates
VI.Expanding Windows files
 VII.Completion of installation
VIII. Restart to continue installation
A. XII,XI,IX, & X C. IX,X,XI,& XII
B. X,IX,XII, & XI D. XI,X,XII, & XI
49. Disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered peripherals while
you are working on it.
A. Always grasp a metal part of the computer chassis with your bare hand before
you touch anything inside.
B. Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting edge.
C. A & B
D. A only
50. Why should a technician follow OHS procedure while working?
A. To avoid accidents and work efficiently C. To gain more salary from his
clients
B. To avoid conflicts to his clients D. To gain trust from his clients