ICT - Information Communication Technology Computer Hardware and Peripherals Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is upgrading a computer's storage.
They want the fastest possible data access speeds for the operating system and frequently used applications.
Which of the following storage types would be the BEST choice?

Accepted Answer

Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Blu-ray Disc

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Digital Versatile Disc (DVD)

Question 2

A user reports that their new wireless mouse is not working. The mouse is powered on, and the correct software is installed. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of the issue?

Accepted Answer

The USB receiver is not properly plugged into the computer.

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The monitor's resolution is set too high.

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The computer's power supply is failing.

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The keyboard is disconnected.

Question 3

Which internal computer component is often referred to as the 'brain' of the computer, as it performs most of the processing?

Accepted Answer

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Motherboard

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Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Question 4

A user is trying to connect their computer to the local office network using a physical cable. Which type of port on the computer would they most likely use?

Accepted Answer

Ethernet (RJ-45)

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HDMI

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USB

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VGA

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of volatile memory, meaning its contents are lost when the computer powers off?

Accepted Answer

Random Access Memory (RAM)

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Solid State Drive (SSD)

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Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

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Read-Only Memory (ROM)

Question 6

A technician is troubleshooting a computer that will not power on at all. After confirming the wall outlet is working and the power cord is securely connected, what is the next component they should check?

Accepted Answer

The Power Supply Unit (PSU)

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The CPU fan

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The monitor's power button

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The operating system installation