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1. Question: What is the primary function of the CPU in a computer? a.

Store data
b. Execute instructions
c. Display graphics
d. Manage network connections

Answer: b. Execute instructions

2. Question: Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU needs to
access quickly? a. Hard Drive
b. RAM
c. CPU Cache
d. SSD

Answer: b. RAM

3. Question: What does the term "BIOS" stand for in the context of computer assembly? a. Basic
Input/Output System
b. Binary Input/Output System
c. Basic Integrated Operating System
d. Boot Initialization Operating System

Answer: a. Basic Input/Output System

4. Question: Which cable is commonly used to connect the power supply to the motherboard in
a desktop computer? a. HDMI
b. SATA
c. PCIe
d. ATX

Answer: d. ATX

5. Question: What is the purpose of thermal paste in the context of computer assembly? a.
Increase processing speed
b. Provide power to the CPU
c. Improve heat transfer between the CPU and heatsink
d. Connect peripherals to the motherboard

Answer: c. Improve heat transfer between the CPU and heatsink

6. Question: Which of the following is a volatile memory type that retains data only as long as
the computer is powered on? a. ROM
b. Flash Memory
c. Hard Drive
d. RAM

Answer: d. RAM

7. Question: What does the term "GPU" stand for in the context of computer hardware? a.
General Processing Unit
b. Graphics Processing Unit
c. Global Peripheral Unit
d. General Power Unit

Answer: b. Graphics Processing Unit

8. Question: Which expansion slot is commonly used for connecting graphics cards to a
motherboard? a. PCI
b. PCIe
c. AGP
d. USB

Answer: b. PCIe

9. Question: In what order should you typically install components when assembling a desktop
computer? a. Hard Drive, RAM, CPU, Motherboard
b. Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Drive
c. CPU, RAM, Motherboard, Hard Drive
d. RAM, CPU, Hard Drive, Motherboard

Answer: b. Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard Drive

10. Question: What is the purpose of the CMOS battery on the motherboard? a. Power the CPU
b. Provide backup power to the BIOS settings
c. Store data permanently
d. Connect peripherals

Answer: b. Provide backup power to the BIOS settings

Certainly! Here are some multiple-choice questions about step-by-step computer assembly, along with
their answers:

11. Question: What is the first step in computer assembly?

a) Installing the operating system


b) Connecting peripherals
c) Mounting the motherboard
d) Installing the power supply

Answer: c) Mounting the motherboard

12. Question: Which component is responsible for providing power to the computer?

a) CPU
b) RAM
c) Power supply unit (PSU)
d) Hard drive

Answer: c) Power supply unit (PSU)

13. Question: What is the purpose of thermal paste in computer assembly?


a) Enhance internet speed
b) Improve graphics performance
c) Facilitate heat transfer between the CPU and heatsink
d) Prevent electrical short circuits

Answer: c) Facilitate heat transfer between the CPU and heatsink

14. Question: Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?

a) ROM
b) RAM
c) Cache
d) Hard drive

Answer: b) RAM

15. Question: What should be used to secure the motherboard to the computer case?

a) Screws
b) Adhesive tape
c) Zip ties
d) Velcro straps

Answer: a) Screws

16. Question: Which port is commonly used to connect external hard drives, printers, and other
peripherals?

a) HDMI
b) USB
c) Ethernet
d) VGA

Answer: b) USB

17. Question: What is the purpose of the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer?

a) Manage external devices


b) Control the display settings
c) Provide basic input/output functions and boot the operating system
d) Manage network connections

Answer: c) Provide basic input/output functions and boot the operating system

18. Question: Which component stores the computer's firmware and is non-volatile?

a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Hard drive
d) SSD
Answer: c) Hard drive

19. Question: What should be used to dissipate heat from the CPU?

a) Thermal paste
b) Heat sink and fan
c) Liquid cooling system
d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

20. Question: Which of the following is an expansion slot commonly used for graphics cards?

a) PCI Express
b) SATA
c) USB
d) PCI

Answer: a) PCI Express

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