Preventive Maintenance for PCs Quiz

What is the primary goal of preventive maintenance in PCs?

• To increase the computer's speed

• To prevent hardware and software failures

• To upgrade the operating system

• To install new software programmes

Which of the following is a common task in preventive maintenance for a PC?

• Upgrading the RAM

• Reinstalling the operating system

• Cleaning the internal components from dust

• Installing antivirus software

How often should you clean the inside of your PC to ensure proper airflow and cooling?

• Every month

• Every six months

• Once a year

• Only when the PC starts overheating

Which of the following can be caused by not performing regular preventive maintenance on a PC?

• Faster processing speeds

• Hardware failure due to overheating

• Reduced software installation time

• Increased system updates

What is the recommended tool for cleaning the interior of a computer from dust?

• Wet cloth

• Compressed air canister

• Vacuum cleaner

• Soft brush

Regular updates of which software are important in preventive maintenance for a PC?

• Antivirus software

• Media player software

• Operating system and drivers

• Web browser

What should you do to maintain optimal hard drive performance?

• Defragment the hard drive regularly

• Clean up temporary files once a year

• Increase the disk size periodically

• Disable the system restore function

What is one benefit of regularly updating the operating system on a PC?

• It increases the physical memory of the system

• It ensures security patches and bug fixes are applied

• It allows for more software installations

• It improves the PC's gaming performance

What is the effect of a failing power supply unit (PSU) on a PC?

• It decreases the processing speed

• It causes the PC to overheat

• It can lead to data corruption or total system failure

• It increases system security

How should you monitor a PC’s temperature during preventive maintenance?

• By checking the BIOS or using software tools that track temperature

• By physically feeling the PC case

• By reviewing the error logs

• By measuring CPU usage