1.

Scenario:
Maria is setting up a new gaming computer. She needs the computer to quickly load
large files and handle real-time graphics processing for video games. The system
must be optimized for speed and performance.
● Question:
What components should Maria focus on upgrading to ensure the best
gaming experience?
● a) Install additional RAM and upgrade the CPU
● b) Upgrade the GPU and use an SSD for storage
● c) Use a RAID 1 system and increase the amount of RAM
● d) Use a larger hard drive and install an additional USB port
● Answer: b) Upgrade the GPU and use an SSD for storage
The GPU handles real-time graphics processing, while an SSD ensures faster
data access, crucial for gaming performance.

2. Scenario:
John is a video editor working on 4K video content. He finds that his system lags
during rendering and playback. His goal is to improve both the rendering speed and
the ability to work with multiple high-definition files simultaneously.
● Question:
What should John upgrade to optimize his system for video editing?
● a) Increase RAM and switch to an SSD for storage
● b) Install a larger hard drive and upgrade the CPU
● c) Add more USB ports and increase the cache memory
● d) Use RAID 0 for data redundancy and increase the amount of RAM
● Answer: a) Increase RAM and switch to an SSD for storage
More RAM allows the system to handle large files, and an SSD will speed up
data access for smoother playback and rendering.

3. Scenario:
A university's IT department is tasked with setting up a new lab for students working
on machine learning projects. The systems must handle large datasets and perform
complex computations efficiently.
● Question:
What should the IT department focus on when configuring the computers for
this purpose?
● a) Use HDDs for storage and upgrade the CPU
● b) Install SSDs and use GPUs designed for parallel processing
● c) Increase RAM and use RAID 1 for data storage
● d) Use an integrated GPU and add more RAM
● Answer: b) Install SSDs and use GPUs designed for parallel processing
Machine learning requires fast data access (SSD) and parallel processing
capabilities, which GPUs provide.

4. Scenario:
Sarah is setting up a home office and wants her computer to quickly handle large
spreadsheets and multitask between numerous programs without slowing down.
● Question:
 What upgrades would best suit Sarah's needs?
● a) Increase RAM and use an SSD for the operating system
● b) Install a larger HDD and upgrade the graphics card
● c) Use RAID 5 for data backup and upgrade the CPU
● d) Install more USB ports and upgrade the sound card
● Answer: a) Increase RAM and use an SSD for the operating system
More RAM will allow multitasking, and an SSD will speed up the system’s
performance when dealing with large files.

5. Scenario:
A small business needs a reliable server that ensures data is protected even if one of
its hard drives fails. The business also needs fast access to stored data for daily
operations.
● Question:
What storage configuration should the business implement?
● a) Use RAID 0 for faster performance
● b) Use RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy
● c) Use SSDs without any RAID configuration
● d) Use a single large HDD for storage
● Answer: b) Use RAID 1 for data mirroring and redundancy
RAID 1 provides redundancy by mirroring data across multiple drives,
ensuring protection against drive failure.

6. Scenario:
Tom’s graphic design business requires computers that can handle heavy design
software and large project files. Recently, his team has experienced slow
performance, especially when running multiple design tools simultaneously.
● Question:
What should Tom prioritize to improve his team’s productivity?
● a) Upgrade to a larger hard drive and install an additional CPU
● b) Install more RAM and upgrade to a GPU with more VRAM
● c) Use an SSD for the operating system and downgrade the CPU
● d) Switch to cloud storage and increase the size of the hard drive
● Answer: b) Install more RAM and upgrade to a GPU with more VRAM
More RAM will improve multitasking, while a GPU with more VRAM will
handle complex graphics more efficiently.

7. Scenario:
A researcher is building a system for computational biology that requires high-
performance computing power to run simulations and process large datasets.
● Question:
Which component should the researcher focus on to optimize the system for
large-scale data computations?
● a) Use a RAID 1 system and increase the number of CPU cores
● b) Install a GPU designed for parallel processing and use an SSD for storage
● c) Use HDDs for larger storage and a dual-core CPU
● d) Install more RAM and use integrated graphics
● Answer: b) Install a GPU designed for parallel processing and use an SSD for
 storage
Parallel processing capabilities from a GPU and fast data access from an
SSD are key for high-performance computations.

8. Scenario:
A startup is setting up its network for storing confidential client data. They need a
reliable system that protects data from loss and allows quick recovery in case of
hardware failure.
● Question:
What kind of storage configuration should they implement to meet these
requirements?
● a) Use RAID 0 for fast data access
● b) Use RAID 6 for added redundancy and fault tolerance
● c) Use a single SSD for quick data recovery
● d) Use HDDs without RAID for more storage capacity
● Answer: b) Use RAID 6 for added redundancy and fault tolerance
RAID 6 provides fault tolerance by using parity data, ensuring the system
remains operational even if two drives fail.

9. Scenario:
David’s business handles large image processing tasks, which require both high-
speed storage and efficient parallel processing. His current setup struggles with
these tasks, resulting in slower processing times.
● Question:
Which upgrades should David consider to optimize his system for image
processing?
● a) Increase RAM and use a larger hard drive
● b) Upgrade the CPU and install an additional HDD
● c) Install a high-performance GPU and switch to an SSD
● d) Use RAID 1 and install more USB ports
● Answer: c) Install a high-performance GPU and switch to an SSD
A GPU is critical for handling parallel image processing tasks, while an SSD
will ensure fast file access and data transfer.

10. Scenario:
A gaming café is setting up computers that need to support multiplayer online
games, with quick data loading times and smooth graphics performance.
● Question:
What components should the café focus on upgrading for the best gaming
experience?
● a) Use an HDD for storage and increase RAM
● b) Upgrade the GPU and install SSDs for faster game loading
● c) Install RAID 5 for data redundancy and increase CPU speed
● d) Use integrated graphics and upgrade the CPU
● Answer: b) Upgrade the GPU and install SSDs for faster game loading
The GPU handles real-time graphics, while SSDs provide faster game loading
times and data access.
11. Scenario:
Lisa’s company uses external hard drives for data storage. She finds that transferring
large files between the external drive and the computer is slow. She needs a faster
connection to improve the speed.
● Question:
Which interface should Lisa use to increase file transfer speed?
● a) USB 2.0
● b) eSATA
● c) HDMI
● d) VGA
● Answer: b) eSATA
eSATA provides high-speed data transfer, ideal for connecting external hard
drives to computers.

12. Scenario:
Alex is building a computer that will be used for 3D rendering and modeling. His
current system struggles with rendering complex scenes and takes too long to
process the models.
● Question:
What should Alex upgrade to improve rendering performance?
● a) Increase RAM and switch to a higher-capacity HDD
● b) Install a powerful GPU and use an SSD for file storage
● c) Add more USB ports and upgrade the sound card
● d) Use integrated graphics and increase the CPU speed
● Answer: b) Install a powerful GPU and use an SSD for file storage
A powerful GPU accelerates 3D rendering, and an SSD speeds up file access
and loading.

13. Scenario:
A financial analyst works with large, complex spreadsheets that take a long time to
load and process. She wants to reduce the time it takes to work with these files.
● Question:
What upgrade should the analyst focus on to speed up her work?
● a) Increase RAM and use an SSD
● b) Upgrade the CPU and use a larger HDD
● c) Install a RAID 0 system and use external drives
● d) Upgrade the GPU and add more RAM
● Answer: a) Increase RAM and use an SSD
More RAM will improve multitasking, and an SSD will reduce the time it takes
to load and process large files.

14. Scenario:
A small business wants to create a reliable backup system for its critical data. They
need a solution that ensures data is still accessible even if one hard drive fails.
● Question:
Which RAID configuration should the business implement?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 1
 ● c) RAID 5
● d) RAID 10
● Answer: b) RAID 1
RAID 1 mirrors data on two or more drives, ensuring that if one fails, the data
remains intact on the other.

15. Scenario:
Emma’s laptop is slow when running several applications at once. She frequently
has to wait for the system to switch between programs. She needs a way to improve
multitasking performance.
● Question:
What upgrade would best solve Emma’s issue?
● a) Increase the CPU speed
● b) Install more RAM
● c) Use a larger HDD
● d) Upgrade the GPU
● Answer: b) Install more RAM
More RAM allows the system to handle more applications simultaneously,
improving multitasking performance.

16. Scenario:
A video production company needs a server that can store and access large video
files quickly. The server must also offer redundancy in case of drive failure.
● Question:
What storage solution should the company implement for optimal
performance and reliability?
● a) Use SSDs and implement RAID 5
● b) Use HDDs with RAID 0
● c) Install more RAM and use external drives
● d) Use cloud storage only
● Answer: a) Use SSDs and implement RAID 5
SSDs provide faster file access, and RAID 5 offers both performance and
redundancy.

17. Scenario:
A tech company is building a new data center. They need the servers to handle a
large number of parallel computing tasks for AI training models.
● Question:
What hardware should the company prioritize to handle parallel processing
effectively?
● a) More RAM and HDD storage
● b) Install high-performance GPUs and SSDs
● c) Use integrated graphics and RAID 1
● d) Increase the CPU clock speed and use cloud storage
● Answer: b) Install high-performance GPUs and SSDs
GPUs are optimized for parallel processing tasks, and SSDs speed up data
access.
18. Scenario:
A photographer edits large image files on her computer. Recently, she has noticed
that opening and saving files takes a long time, slowing down her workflow.
● Question:
What upgrade should the photographer make to improve file access and
editing speed?
● a) Install a larger hard drive
● b) Upgrade to an SSD and increase RAM
● c) Install RAID 0 and add more USB ports
● d) Use a cloud-based storage solution
● Answer: b) Upgrade to an SSD and increase RAM
An SSD will speed up file access, and more RAM will improve multitasking
during editing.

19. Scenario:
A data center administrator wants to ensure the fastest possible data access speeds
for mission-critical applications, while also ensuring redundancy to avoid data loss.
● Question:
Which RAID level should the administrator implement?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 1
● c) RAID 5
● d) RAID 10
● Answer: d) RAID 10
RAID 10 offers both speed and redundancy by combining RAID 0 (striping)
and RAID 1 (mirroring).

20. Scenario:
A web developer is testing a new application on different browsers. The developer
wants the application to run efficiently without lagging on any platform.
● Question:
Which computer component should the developer focus on to ensure smooth
performance across browsers?
● a) Upgrade the CPU
● b) Increase the amount of RAM
● c) Install a better GPU
● d) Use an SSD
● Answer: b) Increase the amount of RAM
More RAM will allow the system to handle the web browsers and the
application efficiently.

21. Scenario:
A student is building a desktop computer for schoolwork and light gaming. They
want a system that can load applications quickly and provide smooth graphics for
games.
● Question:
What should the student prioritize when building their system?
● a) Install an HDD and increase CPU speed
 ● b) Use a GPU and install an SSD for the operating system
● c) Increase the amount of RAM and use integrated graphics
● d) Install RAID 5 and use more USB ports
● Answer: b) Use a GPU and install an SSD for the operating system
A GPU is important for smooth graphics, and an SSD will ensure fast loading
times for applications.

22. Scenario:
A business is implementing a new storage system that needs to balance speed with
fault tolerance. Data needs to be accessible quickly, but redundancy is required to
prevent data loss.
● Question:
Which RAID level would best meet the business's requirements?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 1
● c) RAID 6
● d) RAID 10
● Answer: c) RAID 6
RAID 6 offers both speed and fault tolerance by using striping with double
parity, allowing for multiple drive failures.

23. Scenario:
A network administrator wants to set up a system that can process large amounts of
data in parallel, particularly for simulations and modeling.
● Question:
What should the administrator prioritize when selecting components?
● a) Install a high-speed CPU and increase RAM
● b) Install GPUs designed for parallel processing and use SSD storage
● c) Use HDDs and upgrade the CPU clock speed
● d) Install RAID 0 and increase the network bandwidth
● Answer: b) Install GPUs designed for parallel processing and use SSD
storage
GPUs are designed for parallel processing tasks, and SSDs will improve the
speed of data access.

24. Scenario:
David is a photographer who frequently edits high-resolution images. His computer
struggles with rendering large files and takes too long to apply filters and edits.
● Question:
What component upgrades should David make to improve his workflow?
● a) Use more RAM and install a high-performance GPU
● b) Install a larger hard drive and add USB ports
● c) Upgrade the CPU and use RAID 5
● d) Use integrated graphics and increase CPU speed
● Answer: a) Use more RAM and install a high-performance GPU
More RAM will improve multitasking, and a GPU will speed up the rendering
of high-resolution images.
1. Scenario:
You are building a gaming PC that requires fast processing and smooth graphical
performance. You want to load games quickly and avoid any system bottlenecks.
● Question:
Which two components should you prioritize to enhance performance in a
gaming setup?
● a) CPU and Hard Disk Drive
● b) RAM and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
● c) RAID system and BIOS
● d) DVD-ROM and Network Adapter
● Answer: b) RAM and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
The GPU handles real-time graphics processing, and sufficient RAM ensures
smooth multitasking.

2. Scenario:
A user’s computer loses all data in the active memory every time it is powered off.
They need a memory type that retains information even without power.
● Question:
Which type of memory would prevent this data loss?
● a) RAM
● b) ROM
● c) Cache
● d) DRAM
● Answer: b) ROM
ROM is non-volatile and retains data even when the power is turned off.

3. Scenario:
An employee needs to access critical system data very quickly, even during the boot
process, to troubleshoot system issues.
● Question:
What part of the system should the employee check?
● a) BIOS
● b) GPU
● c) PCIe slots
● d) SSD
● Answer: a) BIOS
BIOS manages system configuration and runs diagnostic tests before the OS
loads.

4. Scenario:
A business requires storage that allows fast data retrieval for frequently used files
but also ensures redundancy in case of drive failure.
● Question:
Which RAID configuration should they use?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 1
● c) RAID 5
● d) RAID 6
 ● Answer: c) RAID 5
RAID 5 offers fast performance and redundancy by distributing parity data
across multiple drives.

5. Scenario:
A user frequently transfers large files between their computer and an external hard
drive, but the process is slow.
● Question:
What type of connection interface should the user choose for faster data
transfer?
● a) USB 2.0
● b) eSATA
● c) VGA
● d) HDMI
● Answer: b) eSATA
eSATA provides high-speed data transfer, ideal for external drives.

6. Scenario:
A data scientist is working with large datasets that require constant memory access
during computation. However, when the system reboots, all data is lost.
● Question:
What memory type should be used to store critical data permanently?
● a) RAM
● b) ROM
● c) Secondary Storage
● d) Cache
● Answer: c) Secondary Storage
Secondary storage, such as hard drives and SSDs, provides long-term, non-
volatile data storage.

7. Scenario:
A user wants to configure their computer to quickly load their favorite apps and
games after startup.
● Question:
What type of storage device should they use to speed up the loading process?
● a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
● b) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
● c) CD-ROM
● d) RAM
● Answer: b) Solid-State Drive (SSD)
SSDs provide faster data access and reduce loading times.

8. Scenario:
A graphics designer finds that their computer struggles with rendering high-
resolution images and 3D models.
● Question:
What should the designer upgrade to improve rendering performance?
● a) CPU
 ● b) GPU
● c) Hard Disk Drive
● d) RAM
● Answer: b) GPU
The GPU handles real-time image rendering and 3D model processing.

9. Scenario:
A company needs to set up a server that will store data redundantly while ensuring
that data retrieval speeds are as fast as possible.
● Question:
What RAID configuration should be implemented for both redundancy and
speed?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 1
● c) RAID 5
● d) RAID 10
● Answer: d) RAID 10
RAID 10 combines striping for speed with mirroring for redundancy.

10. Scenario:
A student is learning to program directly at the hardware level of a microcontroller.
They need a language that provides low-level control over the hardware.
● Question:
What programming language is most suitable for this task?
● a) C++
● b) Assembly Language
● c) Python
● d) Java
● Answer: b) Assembly Language
Assembly language provides direct control over hardware, making it ideal for
low-level programming.

11. Scenario:
A user wants to ensure their computer can handle multiple applications open at
once, including web browsers, word processors, and graphic design software.
● Question:
Which component is essential for efficient multitasking?
● a) RAM
● b) SSD
● c) CPU
● d) ROM
● Answer: a) RAM
More RAM enables the system to handle multiple applications
simultaneously.

12. Scenario:
A business needs to store a large amount of client data for several years, ensuring
that it remains accessible even during power outages.
 ● Question:
What storage option should they consider for long-term, non-volatile storage?
● a) RAM
● b) ROM
● c) Secondary Storage
● d) Cache Memory
● Answer: c) Secondary Storage
Secondary storage like hard drives or cloud storage ensures data is safe and
accessible over long periods.

13. Scenario:
An administrator is setting up a system that must check for proper functioning of
hardware components during startup.
● Question:
What system feature performs this check?
● a) RAID
● b) BIOS
● c) RAM
● d) CPU
● Answer: b) BIOS
The BIOS runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during startup to check
hardware components.

14. Scenario:
A software engineer is working on a critical system update but wants the changes to
be stored in non-volatile memory that does not get erased after rebooting.
● Question:
Which memory type is suitable for storing the update?
● a) RAM
● b) ROM
● c) Virtual Memory
● d) Cache Memory
● Answer: b) ROM
ROM retains data even when the system is powered off, making it suitable for
storing critical updates.

15. Scenario:
A video editor notices slow rendering times for 4K footage. The editor needs a
storage solution that can handle large files quickly.
● Question:
What storage upgrade should the editor choose?
● a) SSD
● b) DVD-ROM
● c) HDD
● d) External USB Drive
● Answer: a) SSD
SSDs offer faster data access and writing speeds, improving video rendering
times.
16. Scenario:
A business is expanding its server storage capabilities. They need a solution that
combines performance with fault tolerance, even if multiple drives fail.
● Question:
What RAID level should the business implement?
● a) RAID 0
● b) RAID 5
● c) RAID 6
● d) RAID 1
● Answer: c) RAID 6
RAID 6 offers redundancy with the ability to survive multiple drive failures
while maintaining performance.

17. Scenario:
A software developer is compiling a large program and needs to catch all errors
before running the final executable.
● Question:
Which tool is used to compile and generate machine code from the
developer’s source code?
● a) Assembler
● b) Interpreter
● c) Compiler
● d) BIOS
● Answer: c) Compiler
A compiler translates high-level code into machine code and reports errors
after processing the entire code.

18. Scenario:
An IT department wants to ensure that the computer systems boot faster by reducing
the time spent reading from storage.
● Question:
What upgrade should be considered to improve boot times?
● a) Increase RAM
● b) Install SSDs
● c) Upgrade to RAID 1
● d) Replace BIOS
● Answer: b) Install SSDs
SSDs offer faster read/write speeds, reducing boot times significantly.

19. Scenario:
A technician is tasked with configuring a computer’s hardware and software settings.
They need to access the system configuration files and adjust the boot order.
● Question:
Where can the technician make these changes?
● a) CPU Settings
● b) RAM
● c) BIOS
 ● d) HDD
● Answer: c) BIOS
The BIOS allows access to system configurations like hardware settings and
boot order.

20. Scenario:
A student working on a school project needs to process large datasets. The
computer’s performance is slowing down as the datasets grow.
● Question:
What hardware upgrade will allow the student to handle larger datasets more
efficiently?
● a) Increase RAM
● b) Install RAID 5
● c) Upgrade the CPU
● d) Replace the ROM
● Answer: a) Increase RAM
More RAM allows the computer to process larger datasets without slowing
down.