ASC - Computers

What are the main functions of a computer?

• Input, Process, Output, Printing

• Input, Process, Output, Storage

• Input, Process, Project, Storage

• Input, Process, Storage, Scan

What is an operating system?

• an interface software for all hardware and software programs

• software provides basic functionality for the computer

• software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run

• All of the above

What is the limitation of a 32 bit Operating system?

• It can utilise only 4 GB of ram

• It can only utilise 16GB of ram

• It can utilise unlimited amount of ram

• it can only utilise 8 GB of ram

What is the primary reason for performing harddisk defragmentation ?

• To optimise the location of the data for faster retrieval.

• To re-organise the data stored in clusters so that it is more efficient to retrieve them.

• To increase the speed of data retrieval.

• All of the above

What are the two different interface for hard disks?

• IDE & SATA

• SATA 1 and SATA 2

• M.2 and SATA

• SATA 2 and SATA 3

Are Ram Modules backward compatible?

• Maybe

• Yes

• No

What are the characteristic of RAM modules?

• Data will be retained even after power is disconnected.

• Data stored will be erased once power is disconnected.

• Data stored will be retained till it is purged.

• Data is hard coded and cannot be removed

Where does the MAC address reside in a workstation?

• CPU

• Graphic card

• Network Interface card

• Sound card

What is POST?

• Post operation Self Test

• Power On Self Test

• Pre Operation Self Test

• Pre Operation System Test

What is the function of CMOS?

• It stores the OS

• It retains custom settings made in the BIOS and date and time

• It stores the basic input/output system system

• All of the above