1. A _________ is a component of motherboard which absorbs the heat produced by the processor and other components of a computer.
A. Heat sink
B. North bridge
C. CPU socket (d) CMOS battery
D. None of these
Answer - Option A
Explanation -
A heat sink is a component of a motherboard which absorbs the heat produced by the processor and other components of a computer.
2. What acts as master software that works as a mediator between a computer user and hardware of a computer?
A. Application Program
B. Hardware
C. Software
D. Operating System
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Operating system provides an interface between a user and computer hardware. It enables a user to utilize hardware resources efficiently.
3. An input device that utilizes a light-sensitive detector to select objects on a display screen is known as _________.
A. Optical scanner
B. Touch screen
C. Light Pen
D. Mouse
Answer - Option C
Explanation -
A light pen is a pointing device that uses a photoelectric (light-sensitive) cell to indicate a position on the display screen.
4. Which of the following cable types is called cheaper-net?
A. Thicknet
B. UTP
C. SMF
D. Thinnest
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
As the installation cost of thinnest coaxial cable is less, it is also known as cheaper-net.
5. 10BaseT uses _________ cables to connect network devices.
A. twisted-pair
B. coaxial
C. multi-mode fiber optic
D. single-mode fiber optic
Answer - Option A
Explanation -
In 10BaseT, 10 means the transfer rate of this Ethernet is 10 Mbps; Base describes the type of signaling used, that is, Base band; and T denotes that the cable used is twisted-pair cable.
6. Which of the following requires computer memory in large amounts?
A. Imaging
B. Graphics
C. Voice
D. All of above
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Since static and dynamic images, high graphics, voice notes and songs are rich in properties, they occupy a lot of memory in the storage system of the computer.
7. ________device is any hardware component that allows you to enter data and instructions into a computer.
A. Interaction
B. Input
C. Communication
D. Output
Answer - Option B
Explanation -
Input devices are hardware components that allow you to enter data and instructions into a computer system.
8. Which among the following is a proprietary audio/video interface for transferring video data and digital audio data from a source device to a compatible computer monitor or projector?
A. RJ-45
B. 3.5mm Jack
C. HDMI
D. OSI
Answer - Option C
Explanation -
HDMI is the most common one for connecting to TVs and also appears on many external monitors and projectors. Other ports for this purpose are DVI (Digital Visual Interface) and Display Port. Earlier there were VGA ports (Video Graphics Array) .
9. Which part of the hardware compensates the difference between the speeds of CPU and peripherals?
A. Scanner
B. Printer
C. Video card
D. Motherboard
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
A motherboard is a part of the computer hardware that compensates the difference between the speeds of CPU and peripherals.
10. Computers designed for specialized scientific work and specific instructions are called _________.
A. Mainframe computers
B. Special purpose computers
C. Portable computers
D. Super computers
Answer - Option D
Explanation -
Super computers are designed for special purposes with specific inputs. For example, Super Computers are used for scientific, defence, or architectural purposes with specific instructions or input.