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1) Which of the following is not a basic function provided in personal computers?

Input
Output
Media
Storage
2) Which basic function of the personal computer is something for which the CPU is
responsible?
Processing
Storage
Output
Input
3) What is the definition of a device driver?
electricity required to power an external device
software required to instruct and control a device
a method to communicate with the CPU
a major component in the personal computer
4) What is 1001 1001 in decimal?
152
153
154
255
5) What is 192 in binary?
1100 0000
1110 0000
1100 0001
1010 0001
6) The personal computer is based on which of the following numbering systems?
decimal
octal
hexadecimal
binary
7) Which device is used to ensure the appropriate amount of power available to all hardware
components for any personal user?
Motherboard
CPU
Optical Drive
Power Supply
8) Which component within the personal computer is identified as the largest circuit board?
Motherboard
RAM
hard disk drive
CPU
9) Which of the following are the most common output devices for a personal computer?
(Choose two)
Hard disk drive
Printer
Video monitor
Copier
10) Which of the following are the most common types of input devices used to tell the computer what
we want it to do? (Choose two)
Mouse
Barcode scanner
Fingerprint reader
Keyboard
11) One of the most fundamental task as a service technician is which of the following?
know how to build a computer
be able to identify the various components in a personal computer
be able to discuss the details of each hardware manufacture
manage multiple operating system types
12) If a device is used to send information to the computer like a mouse or a keyboard what type of
device is it?
Input
Output
Combo
Internal
13) What is the following number in decimal? 1100 1111.
128
192
193
207
14) What is the following number in decimal? 1001 0011
136
145
147
149
15) What is 237 in binary?
1110 1111
1110 1101
1110 1001
1110 1000
16) What is 11001110 represented in the hexadecimal numbering system?
CD
CC
CE
CF
17) What type of device is the most common output device?
Printer
Monitor
Television
CPU
18) Which of the following is not a common input device?
Printer
Mouse
Keyboard
Webcam
19) Which of the following is required by every device connected to the computer system. Choose all
that apply?
Power
Method of communication with the CPU
Connection to an expansion slot
Connection to hard drives
20) Which of the following terms is used to describe the data pathways to the CPU within the computer?
Bus
Trains
Automobiles
None of the above
21) What role does the hard drive play in the personal computer?
Input
Output
Storage
Processing
22) Which of the following PC components does all the work in the system?
Memory
CPU
Hard Drive
Power Supply
23) Which component in the PC is used to control AC voltage by converting it to DC and stepping down
to 5V and 12V?
Memory
Motherboard
CPU
Power Supply
24) What is the number 114 in hexadecimal?
72
73
77
E7
25) Convert the following binary number into hexadecimal: 0011 1100
3C
3D
2F
2A
26) Which component in the personal computer holds data for the CPU and programs?
Motherboard
Hard drive
Memory
Flash drive
27) Which numbering system is based on the number 16?
decimal
octal
hexadecimal
binary

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