Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 1
Schools Division Office
DAGUPAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tapuac, Dagupan City

FIRST QUARTER WRITTEN WORK NO. 1

LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I.

Grade & Section: ______________ Date: ___________ Score: ______ Parent’s Signature: __________

General Directions: Read and analyze the following questions. Shade the corresponding letter of your
answer.

1. Which of the following is a non-volatile that holds data even when the power is ON or OFF?
A. random access memory C. system unit
B. read only memory D. computer
2. It is a computer expansion card that facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a
computer under the control of computer programs.
A. sound card C. video card
B. modem card D. network interface card
3. It is a slot for discrete graphic cards and high bandwidth devices such as top-end solid state drives.
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 Slot
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) Power Connector
4. Which of the following parts of a computer system unit refers to the main circuit board of a computer?
A. motherboard C. adapter
B. primary storage D. network interface controller
5. This refers to the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer system. It performs all of the instructions and
calculations that are needed and manages the flow of information through a computer.
A. primary storage C. central processing unit
B. optical drive D. power supply unit
6. It is a data pathway between several hardware components inside or outside a computer. It does not
only connect the parts of the CPU to each other, but also links the CPU with other important
hardware.
A. power supply unit C. hard disk drive
B. central processing unit D. expansion bus
7. Which of the connectors connects to older hard drive disks and optical drives for data transfer?
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express X1 Slot
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) Power Connector
8. This refers to a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the computer.
A. Power supply unit C. Hard disk drive
B. Central processing unit D. Expansion bus
N 9. It is installed in the back corner of the PC case, next to the motherboard. It converts 120vac
(standard house power) into DC voltages that are used by other components in the PC.
A. Primary storage C. System unit
B. Optical drive D. Power supply unit
10. It is a chipset that allows the CPU to communicate with PCI slots, PCI-Express x 1 slots
(expansion cards), SATA connectors (hard drives, optical drives), USB ports (USB devices),
Ethernet ports and on-board audio.
A. Southbridge C. Fan Header
B. Northbridge D. Memory Slot
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 11. It refers to a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media?
A. Primary Storage C. Central Processing Unit
B. Optical Drive D. Power Supply Unit
12. A slot for older expansion cards such as sound cards, network cards, connector cards.
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Slot
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) Power Connector
13. Which of the following components of a motherboard supplies power to the CPU heat sink fan and
computer case fans?
A. Southbridge C. Fan Header
B. Northbridge D. Memory Slot
14. This connects to USB and audio ports at the front/top of a computer case.
A. Back Panel Connectors & Ports
B. Front Panel USB & Audio Connectors
C. Central Processing Unit Socket
D. Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) Battery
15. Which of the following is a volatile that holds data only when the power in on. When the power is
off, RAM’s contents are lost?
A. Random Access Memory C. System Unit
B. Read Only Memory D. Computer
16. Which of the following connects for modern expansion cards such as sound cards, network cards
(Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth), connector cards (USB, FireWire, eSATA) and certain low-end
graphics cards?
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x1 Slot
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) Power Connector
17. It connects to the 24-pin ATX power cable of a power supply unit which supplies power to the
motherboard.
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (Sata) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express X1 Slot
D. Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) Power Connector
18. It is the computer's working storage space that holds data, instructions for processing and
processed data (information) waiting to be sent to secondary storage.
A. motherboard C. adapter
B. primary storage D. network interface controller
19. This connects to the 4-pin power cable of a power supply unit which supplies power to the CPU.
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express X1 Slot
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) 12V Power Connector
20. A connectors and ports for connecting the computer to external devices such as display ports,
audio ports, USB ports, Ethernet ports, PS/2 ports etc.
A. Back Panel Connectors & Ports
B. Front Panel USB & Audio Connectors
C. Central Processing Unit Socket
D. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) Battery
21. Which of the following expansion cards improves images that shown on your display screen and
known as a graphics accelerator, display or graphics card?
A. sound card B. modem card C. video card D. network interface card
22. What do you call the internal type of modem that is plugged into the PCI slot of a PC motherboard?
A. sound card B. modem card C. video card D. network interface card
23. This ccontains one or more mechanical components providing mechanical and electrical
connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB).
A. Back Panel Connectors & Ports
B. Front Panel USB & Audio Connectors
C. Central Processing Unit Socket
D. Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) Battery
24. It refers to a computer hardware component that connects a computer to a computer network.
A. motherboard B. primary storage C. adapter D. interface controller
25. It allows RAM (computer memory) to be inserted into the computer.
A. Southbridge B. Northbridge C. Fan Header D. Memory Slot
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 26. It is an electronic machine, operating under the control of instructions stored in its own memory,
that can accept data, manipulate the data according to specified rules, produce results, and store
the results for future use.
A. random access memory B. read only memory C. system unit D. computer
27. It supplies power to store BIOS settings and keep the real-time clock running.
A. Back Panel Connectors & Ports
B. Front Panel USB & Audio Connectors
C. Central Processing Unit Socket
D. Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) Battery
28. This connects to modern hard disk drives, solid state drives and optical drives for data transfer.
A. Serial Advance Technology Attachment (SATA) Connectors
B. Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) Connector
C. Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Slots
D. Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) Power Connector
. 29. The main part of a microcomputer. It includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor,
Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.
A. random access memory B. read only memory C. system unit D. computer
30. This refers to the chipset that allows the CPU to communicate with the RAM and graphics card.
A. Southbridge B. Northbridge C. Fan Header D. Memory Slot
31. This type of computer maintenance is common and it is carried out to prevent possible failures,
improve the function of a system and prolong the life of various computer components.
A. Predictive Maintenance C. Preventive Maintenance
B. Corrective Maintenance D. Evolutionary Maintenance
32. Which of the following computer maintenance concerns both hardware and software so you can
update Windows and change various parts of the PC for better performance.
A. Predictive Maintenance C. Preventive Maintenance
B. Corrective Maintenance D. Evolutionary Maintenance
33. In this type of computer maintenance, aside from solving the failure problems, you will find the
cause and prevent it from happening again.
A. Predictive Maintenance C. Preventive Maintenance
B. Corrective Maintenance D. Evolutionary Maintenance
34. This refers to the use of a diagnostic tool to anticipate possible failures and avoid some possible
issues.
A. Predictive Maintenance C. Preventive Maintenance
B. Corrective Maintenance D. Evolutionary Maintenance
35. This can be really a serious problem since it can cause data corruption and PC components
permanent damage.
A. PC Overheating C. PC Screen is Frozen
B. Windows Won’t Boot D. Strange Noise
36. It is created on the hard disk by programs to store information while the program is in use.
A. Internet files B. Cookies C. Windows Firewall D. Temporary files
37. This can filter some information from the internet and block potentially harmful programs from
installing.
A. Internet files B. Cookies C. Windows Firewall D. Temporary files
38. This can offer you real-time virus and threat prevention, account protection, firewall and network
protection in Windows 10.
A. Avast B. Malwarebytes C. Windows Firewall D. Windows Defender
39. Which of the following steps on removing unnecessary software does not belong to the group?
A. Follow the instructions provided by the software for removal.
B. Highlight program to remove.
C. Select all files or folders.
D. Click remove/change.
40. The following are the steps to delete temporary files, arrange them according to its sequence.
1. Select All files or folders
2. Press Delete key
3. Click Start/Search
4. In the search box type *.tmp

A. 4, 3, 1, 2 B. 1, 2, 3, 4 C. 4, 3, 2, 1 D. 1, 3, 2, 4
41. This means connecting different components of a computer so that users can use the PC or
computer.
A. Inventory B. Packaging C. Assembly D. Aligning
42. It is use to handle electronic devices before assembling a computer.
A. Grounding strap B. Insulator C. Gloves D. Wrist strap

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 43. When building your personal computer, you must consider the following, EXCEPT one.
A. carpeted area B. work on a flat C. stable tabletop surface D. bare floor
44. Which of the following steps in installing the processor does not belong to the group?
A. Align with the triangular symbol with the processor & socket key marks.
B. Place the CMOS in the proper position.
C. Carefully line up the pins and place the chip in its socket.
D. Lower the lever to lock the CPU into place.
45. Which of the following components of a system unit help increase the functionality of a
computer?
A. motherboard B. CD/DVD C. expansion card D. CPU
46. What does SMPS stands for?
A. Switched-Mode Power Service C. Switched-Main Power Service
B. Switched-Mood Power Supply D. Switched-Mode Power Supply
47. This can help share information or data between the storage device and motherboard.
A. Bus cable B. SATA cable C. ATX cable D. IDE cable
48. How to remove the memory modules from the socket?
A. Press the RAM and pull it from the socket carefully.
B. Unlock the RAM from both ends and pull the RAM carefully.
C. Carefully pull out the RAM from both ends.
D. Press the RAM to unlock from the socket.
49. They are very essential things to help make rigid all the parts used inside the computer.
A. nuts B. tie bolt C. bolts or screws D. cable tie
50. It is the first step to begin a PC disassemble process.
A. Unplug bus cables and ATX power cables.
B. Remove the power supply.
C. Remove hard disk and CD/DVD drives.
D. Unplug the AC power supply to the PC from the wall socket.

Prepared by:
MARIA JOAN M. ULANDAY
TLE Teacher

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