✅ Basic Hardware Short Questions

🔸 1. What is hardware?
➤ The physical parts of a computer.
🔸 2. Give two examples of hardware.
➤ Keyboard, monitor
🔸 3. What is the function of the CPU?
➤ It processes instructions and controls the computer.
🔸 4. What does CPU stand for?
➤ Central Processing Unit
🔸 5. Name the two main parts of the CPU.
➤ ALU and CU (Arithmetic Logic Unit & Control Unit)
🔸 6. What is the monitor used for?
➤ To display output from the computer.
🔸 7. What is a keyboard used for?
➤ To type and enter data into a computer.
🔸 8. What is a mouse?
➤ A pointing device used to control the cursor.
🔸 9. Name one input device.
➤ Keyboard
🔸 10. Name one output device.
➤ Printer
🔸 11. What is RAM?
➤ Random Access Memory — temporary memory.
🔸 12. What is ROM?
➤ Read-Only Memory — permanent memory.
🔸 13. Which memory is temporary — RAM or ROM?
➤ RAM
🔸 14. What does a printer do?
➤ Prints documents on paper.
🔸 15. Name a storage device.
➤ Hard disk
🔸 16. What does a hard drive do?
➤ Stores data permanently.
🔸 17. What is a USB drive?
➤ A small portable storage device.
🔸 18. What is a motherboard?
➤ The main circuit board of a computer.
🔸 19. What is a speaker used for?
➤ To output sound from the computer.
🔸 20. What is a scanner used for?
➤ To convert physical documents into digital format.
🔸 21. What is a webcam?
➤ A camera used to capture video/images for the computer.
🔸 22. What is a power supply unit?
➤ It provides power to the computer.
🔸 23. What is a fan used for in a computer?
➤ To cool the internal parts.
🔸 24. Name one device used for both input and output.
➤ Touchscreen
🔸 25. What does a microphone do?
➤ Captures audio input.
🔸 26. What does ALU stand for?
➤ Arithmetic Logic Unit
🔸 27. What is an example of an output device besides a monitor?
➤ Speaker
🔸 28. What is a desktop computer?
➤ A personal computer meant to stay on a desk.
🔸 29. What is a laptop?
➤ A portable personal computer.
🔸 30. What is a port in computer hardware?
➤ A connection point for devices (like USB port).
🔸 31. What is an input device?
➤ A device used to send data into a computer.
🔸 32. What is an output device?
➤ A device that shows or sends out data from a computer.
🔸 33. Give two examples of input devices.
➤ Mouse, keyboard
🔸 34. Give two examples of output devices.
➤ Monitor, printer
🔸 35. What is a system unit?
➤ The main case that holds the computer's components.
🔸 36. What is the function of the Control Unit (CU)?
➤ It controls how data moves inside the CPU.
🔸 37. What is the use of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?
➤ It performs all arithmetic and logical operations.
🔸 38. Which part of the computer is known as the “brain”?
➤ CPU
🔸 39. What is a computer case?
➤ The box that contains the motherboard and other components.
🔸 40. What is a graphics card?
➤ A component that processes images and videos for display.
🔸 41. What type of device is a joystick?
➤ Input device (mainly for games).
🔸 42. What type of device is a touchscreen?
➤ Both input and output.
🔸 43. What is BIOS?
➤ Basic Input/Output System – helps start the computer.
🔸 44. What does CMOS stand for?
➤ Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor – stores BIOS settings.
🔸 45. What is an expansion slot?
➤ A slot on the motherboard to add extra components.
🔸 46. What is a heat sink?
➤ A device that helps cool the CPU.
🔸 47. What is a modem?
➤ A device that connects computers to the internet.
🔸 48. What is the function of a network card?
➤ To connect a computer to a network.
🔸 49. What is an external hard drive?
➤ A portable device used to store data outside the computer.
🔸 50. What is the full form of VGA?
➤ Video Graphics Array
🔸 51. What is the function of the VGA port?
➤ Connects monitor to computer.
🔸 52. What is a USB port used for?
➤ To connect devices like pen drives, mouse, etc.
🔸 53. What does HDMI stand for?
➤ High-Definition Multimedia Interface
🔸 54. What is HDMI used for?
➤ Transmitting high-quality audio and video.
🔸 55. What is a flash drive?
➤ A small portable device to store and transfer data.
🔸 56. What does GB stand for in storage?
➤ Gigabyte
🔸 57. Which is bigger: GB or MB?
➤ GB (Gigabyte)
🔸 58. What does TB stand for?
➤ Terabyte
🔸 59. Which is the fastest memory in a computer?
➤ Cache memory
🔸 60. What is cache memory?
➤ A small, fast memory inside the CPU that stores frequently used data.
🔸 61. What is the function of a keyboard?
➤ To enter text and commands into a computer.
🔸 62. What is the function of a mouse?
➤ To move the pointer and select items on the screen.
🔸 63. What is a touchpad?
➤ A flat surface used to control the pointer, mostly on laptops.
🔸 64. What is an optical drive?
➤ A drive that reads and writes CDs/DVDs.
🔸 65. What does CD stand for?
➤ Compact Disc
🔸 66. What does DVD stand for?
➤ Digital Versatile Disc
🔸 67. What is the difference between CD and DVD?
➤ DVDs store more data than CDs.
🔸 68. What is the full form of USB?
➤ Universal Serial Bus
🔸 69. Name a hardware used for printing.
➤ Printer
🔸 70. What does a plotter do?
➤ Prints large drawings like maps or architectural plans.
🔸 71. What is a barcode scanner?
➤ A device that reads barcodes.
🔸 72. What is a biometric device?
➤ A device that uses fingerprint, face, or retina for identification.
🔸 73. What is a digital camera?
➤ A camera that stores images in digital format.
🔸 74. What is an infrared port?
➤ A wireless port used for short-distance communication using infrared light.
🔸 75. What is the function of a cooling fan in a computer?
➤ To keep the system cool and prevent overheating.
🔸 76. What is an adapter?
➤ A device used to connect incompatible hardware or supply power.
🔸 77. What is the full form of LAN card?
➤ Local Area Network card
🔸 78. What is a laptop?
➤ A portable computer that can run on battery.
🔸 79. What is the function of a power button?
➤ To turn the computer on or off.
🔸 80. What is a peripheral device?
➤ A device connected to the computer from outside (e.g., printer, scanner).
🔸 81. What is a ribbon cable?
➤ A flat cable used to connect internal devices.
🔸 82. What is meant by booting?
➤ The process of starting a computer.
🔸 83. What are the two types of booting?
➤ Cold booting and warm booting.
🔸 84. What is cold booting?
➤ Starting the computer when it is completely off.
🔸 85. What is warm booting?
➤ Restarting the computer without turning it off.
🔸 86. What is POST in computers?
➤ Power-On Self Test — a check done when the computer starts.
🔸 87. What is a serial port used for?
➤ To connect older devices like modems.
🔸 88. What is a parallel port?
➤ A port used for connecting printers in older computers.
🔸 89. What is meant by hardware troubleshooting?
➤ Finding and fixing problems in computer hardware.
🔸 90. What are examples of internal hardware?
➤ CPU, motherboard, RAM, hard disk
🔸 91. What is internal hardware?
➤ Hardware located inside the computer case.
🔸 92. What is external hardware?
➤ Devices connected to the outside of the computer.
🔸 93. Give two examples of internal hardware.
➤ Motherboard, hard drive
🔸 94. Give two examples of external hardware.
➤ Monitor, mouse
🔸 95. What is the difference between hardware and software?
➤ Hardware is physical; software is a set of instructions.
🔸 96. What type of device is a webcam?
➤ Input device
🔸 97. What does a sound card do?
➤ Allows a computer to process and output audio.
🔸 98. What is the purpose of a LAN cable?
➤ To connect a computer to a local network.
🔸 99. What kind of connector does a LAN cable use?
➤ RJ45 connector
🔸 100. What is a boot device?
➤ A device the computer uses to start the operating system.
🔸 101. What is a docking station?
➤ A device that connects a laptop to multiple peripherals.
🔸 102. What is an all-in-one computer?
➤ A computer with the monitor and system unit combined.
🔸 103. What is the function of a display card (GPU)?
➤ It processes graphics and video data.
🔸 104. What is overclocking in hardware?
➤ Running a component (like CPU) at a higher speed than designed.
🔸 105. What is thermal paste used for?
➤ To improve heat transfer between CPU and heat sink.
🔸 106. What is a PSU?
➤ Power Supply Unit – converts electricity to usable power for components.
🔸 107. What does a surge protector do?
➤ Protects devices from voltage spikes.
🔸 108. What is the keyboard shortcut for "refresh" in most systems?
➤ F5
🔸 109. What does Ctrl + Alt + Del do?
➤ Opens the Task Manager or restart options.
🔸 110. What does a wireless mouse use to connect?
➤ Bluetooth or a USB receiver.
🔸 111. What is the purpose of a BIOS battery?
➤ Keeps BIOS settings and system clock running.
🔸 112. What does the term “plug and play” mean?
➤ Devices that work as soon as they are connected, without setup.
🔸 113. What kind of storage is a solid-state drive (SSD)?
➤ Flash-based, fast, and durable storage.
🔸 114. What kind of storage is a hard disk drive (HDD)?
➤ Magnetic storage with moving parts.
🔸 115. Which is faster: SSD or HDD?
➤ SSD
🔸 116. Which lasts longer: SSD or HDD?
➤ SSD (in most cases due to no moving parts)
🔸 117. What is the main function of memory in a computer?
➤ To store data and instructions temporarily.
🔸 118. What does “form factor” mean in hardware?
➤ The physical size and shape of a device/component.
🔸 119. What is a tower case?
➤ A vertical computer case that stands upright.
🔸 120. What is a mini PC?
➤ A small, compact computer with basic features.
🔸 121. What is a peripheral?
➤ A device connected to a computer to add functionality.
🔸 122. Is a printer a peripheral?
➤ Yes.
🔸 123. What kind of device is a microphone?
➤ Input device.
🔸 124. Which part of the computer shows images?
➤ Monitor (or screen).
🔸 125. What is the primary input device?
➤ Keyboard.
🔸 126. What does the Esc key do?
➤ It cancels or exits an operation.
🔸 127. Which key is used to type in capital letters continuously?
➤ Caps Lock.
🔸 128. What is the function of the Enter key?
➤ It confirms a command or moves to a new line.
🔸 129. What is the function of the Backspace key?
➤ It deletes the character to the left of the cursor.
🔸 130. What does the Shift key do?
➤ It allows typing capital letters and special characters.
🔸 131. What are arrow keys used for?
➤ Moving the cursor on the screen.
🔸 132. What are function keys?
➤ Keys labeled F1 to F12 used for special tasks.
🔸 133. What is the purpose of the spacebar?
➤ It inserts a space between words.
🔸 134. What is a numeric keypad?
➤ A section of the keyboard with numbers, like a calculator.
🔸 135. What is the role of the scroll wheel on a mouse?
➤ It helps scroll up and down on a page.
🔸 136. What is a wireless keyboard?
➤ A keyboard that connects without a cable.
🔸 137. What power source does a wireless mouse use?
➤ Battery.
🔸 138. What is a battery backup (UPS)?
➤ A device that supplies power during electricity outages.
🔸 139. What does UPS stand for?
➤ Uninterruptible Power Supply.
🔸 140. Why is a UPS important?
➤ It prevents data loss during power failure.
🔸 141. What is a modem used for?
➤ It connects the computer to the internet.
🔸 142. What is the use of a router?
➤ It distributes internet to multiple devices.
🔸 143. Can a laptop work without power supply?
➤ Yes, using its battery.
🔸 144. What is a screen protector used for?
➤ To protect the monitor or laptop screen from scratches.
🔸 145. What is a keyboard protector?
➤ A cover used to keep dust and spills away from the keyboard.
🔸 146. What is the difference between hardware and firmware?
➤ Hardware is physical; firmware is permanent software on hardware.
🔸 147. What is a SIM slot in a laptop used for?
➤ For mobile network internet access.
🔸 148. What is a webcam mostly used for?
➤ Video calling or recording.
🔸 149. What is the most common keyboard layout?
➤ QWERTY.
🔸 150. Name two wireless hardware devices.
➤ Wireless mouse, wireless printer.
🔸 151. What is the main job of a computer?
➤ To process data into useful information.
🔸 152. What does the Control Unit (CU) do in a CPU?
➤ It manages all computer operations.
🔸 153. What does the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) do?
➤ It performs mathematical and logical tasks.
🔸 154. What is the full form of CPU?
➤ Central Processing Unit.
🔸 155. What is the name of the board that holds the CPU, RAM, and other parts?
➤ Motherboard.
🔸 156. What is a circuit board?
➤ A flat board that holds and connects electronic components.
🔸 157. What material is commonly used to make circuit boards?
➤ Fiberglass and copper.
🔸 158. What is the brain of the computer?
➤ CPU.
🔸 159. Which device helps display video output on a monitor?
➤ Graphics card (GPU).
🔸 160. Which is more durable: SSD or HDD?
➤ SSD.
🔸 161. What does HDD stand for?
➤ Hard Disk Drive.
🔸 162. What does SSD stand for?
➤ Solid-State Drive.
🔸 163. What is a USB hub?
➤ A device that expands one USB port into many.
🔸 164. What does the term "plug and play" mean?
➤ Devices that work immediately when connected.
🔸 165. Which key helps delete a selected item on the screen?
➤ Delete key.
🔸 166. Which button is used to power off the monitor only?
➤ Monitor’s power button.
🔸 167. What happens if you remove RAM from a working computer?
➤ The computer won’t start or work properly.
🔸 168. Can a computer work without storage?
➤ No, it needs storage to hold the operating system.
🔸 169. What kind of cable is used to connect a printer?
➤ USB cable.
🔸 170. What device allows you to hear sound from the computer?
➤ Speaker or headphones.
🔸 171. What is a tablet?
➤ A portable touchscreen device, larger than a phone.
🔸 172. What is a stylus used for?
➤ To write or draw on touchscreens.
🔸 173. What is an SD card?
➤ A small memory card used for extra storage.
🔸 174. What is a slot?
➤ A space on a motherboard to insert hardware like RAM or cards.
🔸 175. Which component starts the boot process in a computer?
➤ BIOS/UEFI.
🔸 176. What is a tower CPU?
➤ A vertical CPU casing used in desktop computers.
🔸 177. What is a keyboard shortcut to save a file?
➤ Ctrl + S.
🔸 178. What device is used to project the computer screen to a wall?
➤ Projector.
🔸 179. What is a KVM switch?
➤ A device to control multiple computers using one keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
🔸 180. What kind of device is a digital pen?
➤ Input device.
🔸 181. What is the use of a fan inside a computer?
➤ To cool down internal components.
🔸 182. What does the term “hardware upgrade” mean?
➤ Replacing or adding new hardware to improve performance.
🔸 183. What is the full form of HDMI?
➤ High-Definition Multimedia Interface.
🔸 184. What does HDMI cable do?
➤ It transmits high-quality audio and video.
🔸 185. What is a heat sink?
➤ A metal piece used to absorb and dissipate heat from the CPU.
🔸 186. What is an Ethernet port?
➤ A port used to connect a computer to a wired network.
🔸 187. What is the size of a standard USB port?
➤ USB Type-A (about 12 mm wide).
🔸 188. What is a micro USB used for?
➤ Connecting smaller devices like phones.
🔸 189. What is a Type-C port?
➤ A newer, reversible USB connector used for fast charging and data.
🔸 190. What is the main difference between input and output devices?
➤ Input sends data to the computer; output shows results from it.
🔸 191. What is a boot disk?
➤ A disk that contains the software needed to start the computer.
🔸 192. What is the function of CMOS battery?
➤ Keeps system time and BIOS settings when the power is off.
🔸 193. Can hardware work without software?
➤ No, software tells hardware what to do.
🔸 194. What is a cooling pad?
➤ A pad with fans used under laptops to keep them cool.
🔸 195. What is a webcam mostly used for?
➤ Video chatting or recording.
🔸 196. What does Ctrl + P do?
➤ Opens the print dialog to print a file.
🔸 197. What device is used to input handwriting or signatures?
➤ A graphics tablet or stylus.
🔸 198. Which hardware is used to show moving images on a screen?
➤ Graphics card (GPU).
🔸 199. Which hardware is required to connect to Wi-Fi?
➤ Wireless network adapter.
🔸 200. What is a dongle?
➤ A small adapter that connects to a port to provide extra features like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
🔸 201. What is a laptop charger called?
➤ Power adapter.
🔸 202. What is the difference between laptop and desktop?
➤ Laptop is portable; desktop is not.
🔸 203. What is the main storage in a computer?
➤ Hard disk or SSD.
🔸 204. What type of hardware helps in video calling?
➤ Webcam and microphone.
🔸 205. What are the small lights on a keyboard called?
➤ Indicator LEDs (like Caps Lock light).
🔸 206. What is the use of a fingerprint scanner in computers?
➤ For secure login using fingerprint.
🔸 207. What is the screen on a laptop called?
➤ Display or monitor.
🔸 208. What is the common name for a portable storage device?
➤ Pen drive or USB drive.
🔸 209. Which port connects external monitors?
➤ HDMI or VGA port.
🔸 210. What is an inkjet printer?
➤ A printer that sprays ink to print on paper.
🔸 211. What is a laser printer?
➤ A printer that uses a laser to print quickly and clearly.
🔸 212. What is a multi-function printer (MFP)?
➤ A printer that can also scan, copy, and sometimes fax.
🔸 213. What is a scanner?
➤ A device that converts physical documents into digital format.
🔸 214. What does Ctrl + Z do?
➤ It undoes the last action.
🔸 215. What device is needed to record sound on a computer?
➤ Microphone.
🔸 216. What is a desktop computer?
➤ A non-portable computer meant to be used on a desk.
🔸 217. What is the main benefit of a laptop over a desktop?
➤ It is portable and has a built-in battery.
🔸 218. What is an example of secondary storage?
➤ Hard disk, SSD, USB drive.
🔸 219. What is the job of system memory (RAM)?
➤ Temporarily stores data and programs being used.
🔸 220. What kind of storage is permanent?
➤ ROM or hard disk.
🔸 221. What is a trackball?
➤ A pointing device with a rotating ball used instead of a mouse.
🔸 222. What is a biometric device used for?
➤ For user identification using fingerprints or face.
🔸 223. Which hardware helps connect to Bluetooth devices?
➤ Bluetooth adapter.
🔸 224. What is a CRT monitor?
➤ An older, bulky type of monitor (Cathode Ray Tube).
🔸 225. What is an LCD monitor?
➤ A flat, thin display (Liquid Crystal Display).
🔸 226. What does LED stand for?
➤ Light Emitting Diode.
🔸 227. Which is more modern: CRT or LCD?
➤ LCD.
🔸 228. What is a pixel?
➤ The smallest unit of a digital image or display.
🔸 229. What is screen resolution?
➤ The number of pixels displayed on a screen.
🔸 230. What does DPI stand for in printers?
➤ Dots Per Inch.
🔸 231. What device is used to scan barcodes?
➤ Barcode scanner.
🔸 232. What is a graphics tablet?
➤ A device used to draw or write by hand into a computer.
🔸 233. What is thermal printer mostly used for?
➤ Printing receipts.
🔸 234. What is an RJ45 connector used for?
➤ Connecting network cables (LAN).
🔸 235. What is a boot sequence?
➤ The order in which devices are checked when the computer starts.
🔸 236. What is computer casing also called?
➤ System unit or chassis.
🔸 237. What type of connector is used for audio input/output?
➤ 3.5 mm audio jack.
🔸 238. What is an example of removable storage?
➤ USB flash drive, SD card.
🔸 239. What is meant by formatting a drive?
➤ Erasing all data and preparing it for use.
🔸 240. What is a computer hardware port?
➤ A connection point for plugging in devices.
🔸 241. What is a hardware driver?
➤ Software that helps the operating system communicate with hardware.
🔸 242. What device can both input and output data?
➤ Touchscreen.
🔸 243. What is an audio jack used for?
➤ Connecting headphones or microphones.
🔸 244. What is a docking station used for?
➤ To connect a laptop to multiple devices easily.
🔸 245. What is a thin client?
➤ A lightweight computer that depends on a server for work.
🔸 246. What is a workstation?
➤ A high-performance computer for professional work.
🔸 247. What is a heat sink made of?
➤ Metal, usually aluminum or copper.
🔸 248. What are ports on a motherboard used for?
➤ Connecting external devices.
🔸 249. Which hardware controls cursor movement?
➤ Mouse or trackpad.
🔸 250. What is the function of the scroll bar on a screen?
➤ To move the view up/down or left/right.
🔸 251. What is the BIOS chip?
➤ A chip that contains basic startup instructions.
🔸 252. What is a fanless computer?
➤ A silent computer with no internal fans.
🔸 253. What is a touchpad also called?
➤ Trackpad.
🔸 254. What does the term "bootable USB" mean?
➤ A USB drive that can start or install an operating system.
🔸 255. What is the purpose of a network interface card (NIC)?
➤ To connect the computer to a network.
🔸 256. What is a chassis?
➤ Another word for a computer case.
🔸 257. What is an expansion card?
➤ A card added to a motherboard to improve features.
🔸 258. What is a back panel in a CPU?
➤ The rear part of the case where ports are located.
🔸 259. What is the most common USB port type?
➤ USB Type-A.
🔸 260. What is a power button symbol?
➤ A circle with a vertical line (⏻).
🔸 261. Which hardware component stores the BIOS?
➤ ROM chip on the motherboard.
🔸 262. What is a SATA cable used for?
➤ Connecting storage drives to the motherboard.
🔸 263. What is meant by plug-and-play?
➤ A device that works automatically once connected.
🔸 264. What does Ctrl + Alt + Delete do?
➤ Opens task manager or restart menu.
🔸 265. What is a form factor in hardware?
➤ The size and layout of a component.
🔸 266. What is a motherboard socket?
➤ The slot where the CPU is placed.
🔸 267. What is thermal throttling?
➤ Slowing down hardware to reduce heat.
🔸 268. What is a ribbon cable?
➤ A flat cable used for internal connections.
🔸 269. What are status LEDs on a computer?
➤ Lights showing power, battery, or drive activity.
🔸 270. What device helps computers connect wirelessly to the internet?
➤ Wi-Fi adapter.
🔸 271. What is an RJ11 port used for?
➤ Connecting telephone lines (modem/fax).
🔸 272. What is a CMOS?
➤ A small memory chip that stores BIOS settings.
🔸 273. What is the size of a standard CD?
➤ 700 MB.
🔸 274. What is the size of a standard DVD?
➤ 4.7 GB.
🔸 275. What is an optical disc?
➤ A round disc like CD or DVD used for storing data.
🔸 276. What is the name of the button used to remove a CD/DVD?
➤ Eject button.
🔸 277. What is a PS/2 port used for?
➤ Connecting older keyboards and mice.
🔸 278. What is a legacy port?
➤ An old port type, like PS/2 or parallel.
🔸 279. What does Ctrl + C do?
➤ Copy selected item.
🔸 280. What does Ctrl + V do?
➤ Paste copied item.
🔸 281. What is a power cable?
➤ A cable that supplies electricity to a device.
🔸 282. What is a boot menu?
➤ A menu to choose which device the computer should start from.
🔸 283. What is hot-swapping?
➤ Changing hardware without turning off the system.
🔸 284. What is the main advantage of SSD over HDD?
➤ Faster speed and no moving parts.
🔸 285. What is RAID in storage?
➤ A method of combining multiple drives for safety or speed.
🔸 286. What is a chipset?
➤ A group of circuits on the motherboard that manage data flow.
🔸 287. What does Ctrl + X do?
➤ Cut the selected item.
288. What is a docking port?
➤ A port used to connect a laptop to a docking station.
🔸 289. What is a fingerprint reader used for?
➤ To scan fingerprints for security access.
🔸 290. What is a smart card reader?
➤ A device that reads smart cards for authentication or data.
🔸 291. What is a BIOS password?
➤ A password that protects the BIOS setup.
🔸 292. What is wake-on-LAN?
➤ A feature that allows turning on a PC remotely over a network.
🔸 293. What is a POST card?
➤ A diagnostic tool to display error codes during boot.
🔸 294. What does UEFI stand for?
➤ Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.
🔸 295. What is the use of a thermal sensor?
➤ To measure the temperature of hardware.
🔸 296. What is VGA used for?
➤ Connecting monitors to computers.
🔸 297. What is the common port type for projectors?
➤ VGA or HDMI.
🔸 298. What is a toggle key?
➤ A key that switches between two states, like Caps Lock.
🔸 299. What is an I/O device?
➤ A device that performs input and/or output functions.
🔸 300. What is the role of a power supply (SMPS)?
➤ Converts AC to DC to power computer components.
🔸 301. What is an Ethernet cable used for?
➤ Connecting devices in a wired network.
🔸 302. What is the speed of USB 2.0?
➤ Up to 480 Mbps.
🔸 303. What is the speed of USB 3.0?
➤ Up to 5 Gbps.
🔸 304. What is a motherboard form factor?
➤ The size and layout of a motherboard.
🔸 305. What does a GPU do?
➤ Processes graphics and video rendering.
🔸 306. What is an M.2 drive?
➤ A small form-factor SSD used inside laptops and desktops.
🔸 307. What is a heat pipe?
➤ A device to transfer heat from CPU to heat sink.
🔸 308. What does SATA stand for?
➤ Serial Advanced Technology Attachment.
🔸 309. What type of memory is RAM?
➤ Volatile memory.
🔸 310. What is EEPROM?
➤ Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory.
🔸 311. What is a CMOS battery’s voltage?
➤ Usually 3 volts.
🔸 312. What does POST stand for?
➤ Power-On Self-Test.
🔸 313. What is the function of a BIOS?
➤ Initializes and tests hardware during boot.
🔸 314. What is a heat sink fan called?
➤ CPU fan.
🔸 315. What is a wireless adapter?
➤ A device to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
🔸 316. What does HDMI carry?
➤ Both audio and video signals.
🔸 317. What is the maximum length of an Ethernet cable?
➤ 100 meters for CAT5/6 cables.
🔸 318. What does LCD stand for?
➤ Liquid Crystal Display.
🔸 319. What is a pixel?
➤ The smallest dot on a screen.
🔸 320. What is meant by “plug and play”?
➤ Hardware that works immediately when connected.
🔸 321. What is the purpose of a surge protector?
➤ Protects devices from voltage spikes.
🔸 322. What is an SSD’s main advantage over HDD?
➤ Faster data access and no moving parts.
🔸 323. What does a power supply unit do?
➤ Converts AC power to DC for the computer.
🔸 324. What is a computer’s cache memory?
➤ Small, fast memory to speed up data access.
🔸 325. What is an I/O port?
➤ A place to connect input/output devices.
🔸 326. What is a fingerprint reader used for?
➤ To identify users securely.
🔸 327. What is the primary function of RAM?
➤ Temporary storage for running programs.
🔸 328. What is a VGA cable used for?
➤ Connecting monitors to computers.
🔸 329. What is a USB flash drive?
➤ Portable storage device.
🔸 330. What does CPU stand for?
➤ Central Processing Unit.
🔸 331. What does SMPS stand for?
➤ Switched-Mode Power Supply.
🔸 332. What is the main function of an SMPS in a computer?
➤ Converts AC power from the outlet into DC power for computer components.
🔸 333. What type of power does an SMPS supply to the motherboard?
➤ DC (Direct Current) power.
🔸 334. What does RAM stand for?
➤ Random Access Memory.
🔸 335. What is the main purpose of RAM in a computer?
➤ To temporarily store data and programs that are currently in use.
🔸 336. Is data in RAM permanent or temporary?
➤ Temporary (volatile memory).
🔸 337. What is cache memory?
➤ A small and fast memory located inside or near the CPU to speed up data access.
🔸 338. How is cache memory different from RAM?
➤ Cache is faster but smaller and closer to the CPU; RAM is larger but slower.
🔸 339. What is L1 cache?
➤ The smallest and fastest cache located directly inside the CPU.
🔸 340. What is virtual memory?
➤ Memory on the hard drive used as additional RAM when actual RAM is full.
🔸 341. What is a pagefile?
➤ A file on the hard drive used for virtual memory by the operating system.
🔸 342. Why is pagefile important?
➤ It helps the computer run larger applications when physical RAM is insufficient.
🔸 343. Can increasing RAM reduce the use of pagefile?
➤ Yes, more RAM means less reliance on slower pagefile.
🔸 344. What happens if the SMPS fails?
➤ The computer won’t turn on or may shut down unexpectedly.
🔸 345. What is DDR in RAM?
➤ Double Data Rate, a type of RAM technology.
🔸 346. What does MHz or GHz mean when talking about RAM?
➤ The speed (frequency) at which RAM operates.
🔸 347. What is the difference between DDR3 and DDR4 RAM?
➤ DDR4 is faster and more energy-efficient than DDR3.
🔸 348. What is dual-channel RAM?
➤ Using two RAM sticks together to improve performance.
🔸 349. What is swap space in Linux?
➤ Disk space used as virtual memory (similar to pagefile in Windows).
🔸 350. What role does cache memory play in CPU performance?
➤ It reduces the time CPU takes to access frequently used data.