Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What does CPU stand for?

o a) Central Process Unit
o b) Central Processing Unit
o c) Control Processing Unit
o d) Computer Processing Unit
2. Which of the following is not considered a computer peripheral?
o a) Monitor
o b) Mouse
o c) CPU
o d) Keyboard
3. Which type of memory is volatile?
o a) ROM
o b) RAM
o c) SSD
o d) HDD
4. What does BIOS stand for?
o a) Basic Input Output System
o b) Basic Integrated Operating System
o c) Binary Input Output System
o d) Basic Internet Operating System
5. Which of the following is a type of secondary storage device?
o a) RAM
o b) ROM
o c) SSD
o d) CPU
6. What does RAID stand for?
o a) Random Access Independent Disk
o b) Redundant Array of Independent Disks
o c) Remote Access Internal Disk
o d) Rapid Access Internal Disk
7. Which of the following is a characteristic of SSDs compared to HDDs?
o a) Slower speed
o b) Higher reliability
o c) Larger storage capacity
o d) More mechanical parts
8. What is the main function of the GPU?
o a) Process data
o b) Render graphics
o c) Store data
o d) Manage network connections
9. Which memory type is known as non-volatile?
o a) RAM
o b) ROM
o c) Cache
o d) CPU Registers
10. Which of the following best describes machine language?
o a) High-level language
o b) Low-level language
o c) Assembly language
o d) Scripting language
11. Which device is classified as an input device?
o a) Monitor
o b) Printer
o c) Microphone
o d) Speaker
12. Which port is commonly used for connecting an external hard drive?
o a) VGA
o b) HDMI
o c) USB
o d) DVI
13. Which of the following storage devices uses magnetic platters?
o a) SSD
o b) HDD
o c) RAM
o d) ROM
14. What does ROM stand for?
o a) Random Only Memory
o b) Read-Only Memory
o c) Real Only Memory
o d) Run-Only Memory
15. What is the purpose of the POST process in BIOS?
 o a) Loads the operating system
o b) Tests hardware components
o c) Configures network settings
o d) Opens system applications
16. Which of the following is an example of a high-level programming language?
o a) Assembly
o b) Machine Code
o c) C++
o d) Binary
17. What is the role of the linker in program development?
o a) Compile the code
o b) Translate high-level language to machine code
o c) Link program modules
o d) Execute the program
18. Which storage device is typically used for long-term data storage?
o a) RAM
o b) ROM
o c) SSD
o d) HDD
19. Which of the following describes assembly language?
o a) High-level language
o b) Intermediate language
o c) Low-level language
o d) Machine language
20. What is an example of an output device?
o a) Keyboard
o b) Scanner
o c) Monitor
o d) Microphone
21. Which type of interface is commonly used for connecting monitors?
o a) USB
o b) SATA
o c) HDMI
o d) PCIe
22. Which technology is used to enhance data security by allowing the exchange
of data between devices over a short distance?
o a) Bluetooth
 o b) NFC
o c) SATA
o d) HDMI
23. Which is the primary purpose of a compiler?
o a) Interpret code line by line
o b) Translate high-level language to machine code
o c) Execute programs directly
o d) Manage hardware resources
24. What does the term "non-volatile memory" refer to?
o a) Memory that loses data when power is off
o b) Memory that retains data when power is off
o c) Fast memory used for cache
o d) Temporary memory for running applications
25. Which of the following is an advantage of RAID 5?
o a) Maximum performance
o b) Highest fault tolerance
o c) Balanced performance and fault tolerance
o d) Simplest RAID configuration
26. Which of the following describes a compiler?
o a) Reads and executes code line by line
o b) Converts high-level language to assembly language
o c) Converts entire code into machine code at once
o d) Links various program files together
27. What is the primary advantage of using threads in processing?
o a) Reduces CPU usage
o b) Allows for multitasking
o c) Increases storage space
o d) Enhances data security
28. Which is a common method to enter BIOS setup?
o a) Through the control panel
o b) By pressing a hotkey during boot-up
o c) From the desktop shortcut
o d) Using command prompt
29. What is the primary purpose of a system's memory (RAM)?
o a) Permanent data storage
o b) Temporary data storage for active processes
 o c) Backup storage
o d) Booting the operating system
30. Which of the following is a type of GPU?
o a) Integrated GPU
o b) Dedicated CPU
o c) External RAM
o d) Virtual SSD
Answers:
1. b) Central Processing Unit
2. c) CPU
3. b) RAM
4. a) Basic Input Output System
5. c) SSD
6. b) Redundant Array of Independent Disks
7. b) Higher reliability
8. b) Render graphics
9. b) ROM
10. b) Low-level language
11. c) Microphone
12. c) USB
13. b) HDD
14. b) Read-Only Memory
15. b) Tests hardware components
16. c) C++
17. c) Link program modules
18. d) HDD
19. c) Low-level language
20. c) Monitor
21. c) HDMI
22. b) NFC
23. b) Translate high-level language to machine code
24. b) Memory that retains data when power is off
25. c) Balanced performance and fault tolerance
26. c) Converts entire code into machine code at once
27. b) Allows for multitasking
28. b) By pressing a hotkey during boot-up
29. b) Temporary data storage for active processes
30. a) Integrated GPU
Difficult-Level Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of the following best describes the difference between SRAM and
DRAM?
o a) SRAM is faster and consumes more power than DRAM
o b) DRAM is faster and more expensive than SRAM
o c) SRAM uses a capacitor, while DRAM uses transistors and resistors
o d) DRAM needs to be refreshed periodically, while SRAM does not
2. In RAID configurations, which RAID level provides the highest fault tolerance
but also results in the most significant reduction in usable storage space?
o a) RAID 0
o b) RAID 1
o c) RAID 5
o d) RAID 10
3. What is the key difference between machine language and assembly
language?
o a) Machine language is easier for humans to read than assembly
language
o b) Assembly language uses symbolic instructions, whereas machine
language uses binary code
o c) Machine language can be used on any computer, while assembly
language is system-specific
o d) Assembly language can be executed directly by the CPU, while
machine language cannot
4. How does the BIOS differ from the UEFI in terms of system configuration?
o a) BIOS is faster and more secure than UEFI
o b) UEFI provides a graphical user interface, while BIOS does not
o c) BIOS supports larger hard drives compared to UEFI
o d) UEFI cannot replace BIOS as it lacks legacy support
5. Which of the following is true about the use of cache memory in a computer
system?
o a) Cache memory is slower than main memory but larger in size
o b) Cache memory is directly accessed by the CPU to reduce the average
time to access data
o c) Cache memory is used only in external storage devices like SSDs
o d) Cache memory holds the operating system and important boot files
6. What role does the linker play in the compilation process?
o a) It translates high-level code into assembly language
o b) It checks the syntax of the source code
o c) It combines various object files into a single executable program
 o d) It interprets and executes source code line by line
7. In the context of GPUs, what is the primary advantage of a discrete GPU over
an integrated GPU?
o a) Lower power consumption
o b) Shared memory with the CPU
o c) Higher performance for graphics-intensive tasks
o d) Better for basic computing tasks
8. Which of the following correctly describes the process of RAID 5 parity
calculation?
o a) Data is mirrored across all drives, with one drive reserved for parity
o b) Parity is stored on a single drive, reducing the risk of data loss
o c) Parity is distributed among all drives to improve fault tolerance
o d) Data and parity are striped across three or more drives, without
redundancy
9. What is the primary difference between a compiler and an interpreter in
program execution?
o a) A compiler translates the entire source code at once, while an
interpreter translates and executes code line by line
o b) A compiler generates object code, while an interpreter directly
generates machine code
o c) An interpreter is faster than a compiler since it executes code as it
reads
o d) A compiler handles runtime errors, while an interpreter does not
10. Which of the following interfaces allows for the fastest data transfer rates
between a computer and an external device?
o a) USB 2.0
o b) SATA
o c) PCIe
o d) HDMI
Answers:
1. d) DRAM needs to be refreshed periodically, while SRAM does not
2. d) RAID 10
3. b) Assembly language uses symbolic instructions, whereas machine
language uses binary code
4. b) UEFI provides a graphical user interface, while BIOS does not
5. b) Cache memory is directly accessed by the CPU to reduce the average time
to access data
6. c) It combines various object files into a single executable program
7. c) Higher performance for graphics-intensive tasks
 8. c) Parity is distributed among all drives to improve fault tolerance
9. a) A compiler translates the entire source code at once, while an interpreter
translates and executes code line by line
10. c) PCIe

Medium-Level Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which of the following is a primary characteristic of Read-Only Memory
(ROM)?
o a) It is volatile and can be easily modified
o b) It stores data permanently and cannot be modified easily
o c) It is used for temporary data storage
o d) It is faster than RAM
2. What is the main purpose of the Power-On Self-Test (POST) performed by
the BIOS?
o a) To load the operating system
o b) To check and verify the hardware components of the computer
o c) To configure the system settings
o d) To manage power consumption
3. Which of the following interfaces is primarily used to connect internal hard
drives in modern computers?
o a) USB
o b) HDMI
o c) SATA
o d) VGA
4. In the context of memory, what does 'volatile' mean?
o a) Memory that retains data after power is turned off
o b) Memory that loses data when power is turned off
o c) Memory that can only be read and not written to
o d) Memory that is permanent and non-erasable
5. Which type of RAID configuration is known for offering no redundancy but
the highest performance?
o a) RAID 0
o b) RAID 1
o c) RAID 5
o d) RAID 10
6. How does an integrated GPU differ from a discrete GPU?
o a) An integrated GPU is located on the CPU chip and shares system
memory
 o b) A discrete GPU is slower but consumes less power
o c) An integrated GPU is separate from the CPU and has its own
dedicated memory
o d) A discrete GPU is used only for 2D graphics rendering
7. What does the term "bus" refer to in the context of computer systems?
o a) A type of secondary storage device
o b) A communication system that transfers data between components
inside a computer
o c) A method of entering BIOS setup
o d) A type of processor architecture
8. What is the primary function of the motherboard in a computer system?
o a) To store data permanently
o b) To provide power to the computer components
o c) To connect and allow communication between various computer
components
o d) To manage system memory
9. Which memory type is typically used to store the BIOS?
o a) RAM
o b) ROM
o c) Cache memory
o d) SSD
10. What is the main advantage of using SSDs over HDDs?
o a) Larger storage capacity
o b) Higher data transfer speed
o c) Lower cost
o d) Longer lifespan
Answers:
1. b) It stores data permanently and cannot be modified easily
2. b) To check and verify the hardware components of the computer
3. c) SATA
4. b) Memory that loses data when power is turned off
5. a) RAID 0
6. a) An integrated GPU is located on the CPU chip and shares system memory
7. b) A communication system that transfers data between components inside
a computer
8. c) To connect and allow communication between various computer
components
9. b) ROM
10. b) Higher data transfer speed