Compostela Science and Technology High School

Cogon, Compostela, Cebu

Computer Summer Workshop on PC Assembly with Configuration and Networking
April 27-May 1, 2015
POST TEST
Name: ________________________________ School: _________________________ Municipality:
________________
Direction: Circle the letter of the best answer.
1. The instructions that tell the computer what to do and how to do it.
a. software b. hardware c. mouse
d. printer
e. monitor
2. The heart (and brains) of the computer is the...
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. Motherboard
d. CPU
e.
hard drive
3. When you save a file, it is permanently saved on the...
a. CPU
b. monitor c. hard drive
d. RAM
e. keyboard
4. Which of the following is an operating system you would be using on the computer?
a. Internet Explorer
b. Netscape c. Microsoft Windows
d. Microsoft Word
5. Which of the following will you require to hear music on your computer?
a. Video Card
b. Mouse
c. Joy Stick d. Sound Card
6. All computers must have:
a. word processing software
b. an operating system
c. a printer attached
d. a virus checking program
7. One MB is equal to:
a. the amount of RAM in every computer
b. 1 billion bytes
c. 1024 KB
d. 1 thousand bytes
8. Windows and Macintosh computers:
a. are both manufactured by Motorola
b. both use Intel microprocessors
c. use the same operating system
d. are not compatible
9. A computer port is used to:
a. communicate with other computer peripherals
b. download files from the web
c. communicate with all hard drives
d. connect computers together
10. Which hard disk will be able to store more information?
a. 24 MB
b. 2 400 KB
c. 24 Gig
d. 240 MB
11. If you have two different printers attached to your computer:
a. it is not possible to have two printers attached to a single computer
b. you need to install a single printer driver
c. you need to use application software that can recognize both printers
d. you need to install two different printer drivers in order to be able to print either printer
12. Which media holds more information?
a. floppy diskette
b. DVD
c. CD
d. CD-RW
13. What does BIOS stand for?
a. Biological Internet operating system
b. Binary inner/outer stages
c. Basic Input-Output system
d. Basic Import Output System
14. When your computer's speed begins to drop, which element of memory is likely overtaxed?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. Flash Memory
d. BIOS
15. What kind of computer memory is both static and non-volatile?
a. RAM
b. ROM
c. cache
d. BIOS
16. If you turn on a PC and the system unit is clearly ON, but the monitor is dark, the problem
could be that:
a. The monitor is not turned ON
b. The monitor is not plugged in
c. The monitor is not connected to the PC
d. Any or all of the above
17. If you run into problems or questions with a piece of software what menu option should you
choose?
a. options
b. help
c. print
d. view
18. Which of these is a NOT a computer manufacturer?
a. Microsoft
b. IBM
c. Apple
d. Sun
19. Which of the following companies is famous for manufacturing computer processors?

a. Sony

b. Macromedia

c. Intel

d. Corel

20. What are the four key functions of a computer system?

a. input, processing, output, and storage
b. keyboard, display, memory, and
disk drive
c. word processing, spreadsheets, database d. read, write, calculate, and display
21. You are working for a small business as a computer tech. You notice that one of the users
keeps shutting her computer down by pressing the power button, instead of using the shutdown
process of the operating system. You inform the user that this is not a good practice because?
a. over time it could cause component failure
b. power surges to components could cause damage
c. it takes time for the power supply to recharge
d. it could damage the monitor
22. What does a fixed disk 0 failure represent?
a. a problem with the hard drive
b. a problem with the operating system
c. a problem with cmos
d. a problem with the floppy drive
23. What are the two ways hardware can fail?
a. electronically
b. statically
c. physically
d. sonically
24. When determining if the problem is related to hardware or software, Which of the following is
one of the most important questions to ask?
a. is the computer plugged in
b. what operating system are you using
c. have you recently installed any new hardware or software
d. does the monitor work
25. What does a fixed disk 0 failure represent?
a. a problem with the hard drive
b. a problem with the operating system
c. a problem with cmos
d. a problem with the floppy drive
26. Which of the following could be used to fix a windows start up problem?
a. use last know good configuration
b. use safe mode
c. use cmos to change settings to default
d. use a bootable disk from an earlier version of you operating system
27. A user complains that his pc crashes during windows xp start up. Which of the following
would you suggest for him to correct the problem?
a. change his cmos settings
b. enable vga mode from windows advanced options
c. use last known good configurations
d. use check disk utility
28. Sally complains that her computer has changed the drive letters and she does not
understand why. What should you suspect, based on what sally has told you?
a. The hard drive is about to crash
b. The operating system is corrupt
c. she has recently added or removed a storage device
d. Her system has a virus
29. These are components with fins that cools processor.
a. cooling fan
b. heat sink
c. cooling pads
d. electric fan
30. To connect PC to Switch, Switch to Router and Router to PC, what cabling/cable connection
shall you use?
a. Straight-Thru Cable
b. Cross-Over Cable
c. Straight-Straight d. Cross-Cross
31. To connect PC to PC, Switch to Switch and Router to Router, what cabling/cable connection
shall you use?
a. Straight-Thru Cable
b. Cross-Over Cable
c. Straight-Straight d. Cross-Cross
32. A wrist grounding strap contains which of the following:
a. Surge protector b. Capacitor
c. Voltmeter
d. Resistor

33. During boot-up, the memory test:

a. Is a superfluous step that should be ignored
b. Checks and verifies that contiguous memory is installed
c. Is an operational error
d. Displays what memory is installed, but nothing else
34. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
a. Anti-static mat b. Hex driver
c. Philips head screwdriver
d. Wire
cutter
35. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without
touching the components?
a. Anti-static mat b. Compressed air c. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter
36. The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It includes the following
parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses, Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.
a. System Unit
b. Motherboard
c. CPU
d. Primary Storage
37. It consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as
printers and CD-ROMs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications.
a. Network
b. Local Area Network
c. Wide Area Network
d. Internet
38. A network that is confined to a relatively small area. It is generally limited to a geographic
area such as a writing lab, school, or building.
a. Network
b. Local Area Network
c. Wide Area Network
d. Internet
39. A device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it, and then regenerates
a new copy of each signal.
a. Hub
b. Ethernet Switch
c. Router
d. Modem
40. It is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws.
a. Philips Screw Driver
b. Flathead Screwdriver
c. UTP
d. Long Nose Pliers
41. It is intended to be used on a single location. The spare parts of this computer are readily
available at relatively lower costs.
a. Desktop
b. Microcomputer
c. Laptops d. Netbooks
42. 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. Expansion Bus b. Adapters
c. Power Supply
d. Hard Disk Drive
43. A storage device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media.
a. Optical Drive
b. Digital Versatile Disc
c. Keyboard
d. Mouse
44. A plug-and-play portable storage device that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to
attach to a key chain. This can be used in place of a floppy disk, Zip drive disk, or CD.
a. Floppy Diskette b. Compact Disc
c. Digital Versatile Disc
d. USB
Flashdrive
45. A computer is experiencing random reboots and phantom problems that
disappear after reboot. What should you do?
a. reformat
b. open the cover and reset all the cards and chips c. disassemble
46-50. List down five (5) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Procedures in Computer
Hardware Servicing.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.

-Thank you!