1. What does computer hardware refer to?

a) Software programs and applications

b) The physical components that make up a computer system

c) Computer networks and internet connectivity

d) Data and information stored on a computer

Answer: b) The physical components that make up a computer system

2. Which component is often referred to as the "brain" of the computer?

a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) Motherboard

Answer: b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

3. What is the main function of the motherboard in a computer?

a) Storing data and applications

b) Running software programs

c) Connecting and allowing communication between all other components

d) Providing internet connectivity

Answer: c) Connecting and allowing communication between all other components

4. What type of memory is used for temporary storage of data that the CPU needs to access
quickly?

a) Read-Only Memory (ROM)

b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Answer: c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

5. Which storage device provides permanent storage for data, applications, and the operating
system?

a) Random Access Memory (RAM)

b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

d) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

Answer: b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

6. What is the role of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) in a computer?

a) Executing instructions and processing data

b) Providing internet connectivity

c) Rendering images, videos, and animations

d) Storing and accessing data quickly

Answer: c) Rendering images, videos, and animations

7. What is the purpose of the Power Supply Unit (PSU) in a computer?

a) Providing internet connectivity

b) Rendering graphics for video games

c) Supplying power to all the components in the computer

d) Storing data and applications

Answer: c) Supplying power to all the components in the computer

8. Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a) Monitor

b) Printer

c) Keyboard

d) Speakers

Answer: c) Keyboard
9. What type of memory is lost when the computer is turned off?

a) Read-Only Memory (ROM)

b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

Answer: c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

10. What are expansion cards used for in a computer?

a) Providing power to the CPU

b) Increasing the storage capacity of the computer

c) Adding extra functionalities to the computer

d) Cooling the computer components

Answer: c) Adding extra functionalities to the computer

11. Which component allows the computer to connect to a network and access the internet?

a) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

b) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

d) Random Access Memory (RAM)

Answer: c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

12. What do cooling systems in a computer prevent?

a) Data loss due to power failure

b) Dust and debris from entering the computer

c) Overheating of computer components

d) Accidental spills on the computer

Answer: c) Overheating of computer components

13. What is the function of optical drives in a computer?

 a) Providing internet connectivity

b) Storing and accessing data quickly

c) Reading and writing data from optical discs

d) Rendering graphics for video games

Answer: c) Reading and writing data from optical discs

14. Which device allows you to view the output of a computer's processing?

a) Keyboard

b) Monitor

c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

d) Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Answer: b) Monitor

15. What is the purpose of "Add-ons" in a computer?

a) Extending the functionality of the computer's software

b) Adding extra physical components to the computer

c) Providing internet connectivity

d) Cooling the computer components

Answer: a) Extending the functionality of the computer's software

16. What happens to data stored in Random Access Memory (RAM) when the computer is shut
down?

a) The data is permanently deleted

b) The data is saved to the hard disk drive

c) The data is stored in Read-Only Memory (ROM)

d) The data is lost and no longer accessible

Answer: d) The data is lost and no longer accessible

17. Which storage device uses non-volatile memory to store data even when the computer is
turned off?

a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

b) Random Access Memory (RAM)

c) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

d) Optical Drive

Answer: c) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

18. Which component of the computer is responsible for executing instructions and performing
calculations?

a) Network Interface Card (NIC)

b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

c) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

d) Random Access Memory (RAM)

Answer: b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

19. What does the acronym "HDD" stand for in computer hardware?

a) Hard Disk Drive

b) High Definition Display

c) Hardware Design Diagram

d) Hybrid Data Drive

Answer: a) Hard Disk Drive

20. What is the purpose of the "Explore" feature in computer hardware?

a) To browse the internet for hardware components

b) To automatically detect and fix hardware issues

c) To extend the functionality of computer hardware

d) To help users find information and images related to computer hardware

Answer: d) To help users find information and images related to computer hardware
21. Which component is responsible for storing permanent data and applications on a
computer?

a) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

b) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Answer: d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

22. What is the main purpose of the "BIOS" in a computer?

a) Providing internet connectivity

b) Rendering graphics for video games

c) Controlling the computer's basic operations and boot process

d) Storing and accessing data quickly

Answer: c) Controlling the computer's basic operations and boot process

23. Which of the following is an example of an output device?

a) Keyboard

b) Monitor

c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

d) Optical Drive

Answer: b) Monitor

24. What is the primary purpose of the Network Interface Card (NIC)?

a) To increase the computer's processing speed

b) To render graphics for video games

c) To provide internet connectivity and enable network communication

 d) To store and access data quickly

Answer: c) To provide internet connectivity and enable network communication

25. What happens when you delete a file from a Solid-State Drive (SSD)?

a) The file is permanently erased and cannot be recovered

b) The file is moved to a temporary folder and can be restored if needed

c) The file is transferred to the computer's Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) The file is moved to the computer's Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Answer: a) The file is permanently erased and cannot be recovered

26. Which of the following is NOT a component of computer hardware?

a) Keyboard

b) Software

c) Monitor

d) Motherboard

Answer: b) Software

27. What is the purpose of cache memory in a computer?

a) To store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval by the CPU

b) To display images and videos on the monitor

c) To connect the computer to a wireless network

d) To provide extra storage space for files and applications

Answer: a) To store frequently accessed data for faster retrieval by the CPU

28. Which component of a computer is responsible for converting alternating current (AC) to
direct current (DC) to power the computer's components?

a) Power Supply Unit (PSU)

b) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

c) Network Interface Card (NIC)

 d) Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Answer: a) Power Supply Unit (PSU)

29. What is the role of the cooling system in a computer?

a) To keep the computer's hardware components cool and prevent overheating

b) To increase the computer's processing speed

c) To provide internet connectivity

d) To display images and videos on the monitor

Answer: a) To keep the computer's hardware components cool and prevent overheating

30. Which storage device uses magnetic storage to store data?

a) Solid-State Drive (SSD)

b) Optical Drive

c) Random Access Memory (RAM)

d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Answer: d) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)