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1 Core 1: Hardware and Peripherals Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Core 1: Hardware and Peripherals, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a port and cable use USB-C connectors, they necessarily support video output.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Virtual memory is much faster than physical RAM because it uses storage.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Choose one
1 point

A laser printer produces pages whose toner rubs off. Which component is most directly associated with bonding toner to the paper?

  1. A

    Fuser

  2. B

    Automatic document feeder

  3. C

    Ink cartridge

  4. D

    Paper tray

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

RAID 0 distributes data by across drives and offers .

05
Choose one
1 point

A workstation must remain powered briefly during an outage so a user can respond safely. Which statement best describes what a UPS can provide?

  1. A

    It guarantees continuous power for as long as the connected devices are on.

  2. B

    It can provide temporary battery power, with runtime affected by load and battery condition.

  3. C

    It converts all voltage spikes into additional power for the computer.

  4. D

    It replaces the need for a power supply in the computer.

06
Written response
1 point

Which firmware setting determines the sequence of devices the computer attempts to start from?

07
Written response
1 point

What is the minimum number of drives required for RAID 10?

08
Fill in the blank
1 point

An inkjet printout has missing lines. First check , then perform before cleaning the print head.

09
Choose all
1 point

You are installing supported RAM in a desktop. Select all practices that are appropriate.

  1. A

    Shut down and unplug the computer before installation.

  2. B

    Use ESD-safe handling.

  3. C

    Force the module into the slot if the notch does not line up.

  4. D

    Align the notch and press evenly until the latches engage.

10
Choose all
1 point

A peripheral is not detected. Select all reasonable troubleshooting checks to perform before replacing hardware.

  1. A

    Check that the peripheral has power.

  2. B

    Check the cable and port, and test a known-good one when possible.

  3. C

    For a wireless device, check its pairing.

  4. D

    Replace the motherboard immediately without testing the connection.

  5. E

    Check whether the operating system recognizes the device and whether an appropriate driver is installed.

11
Choose one
1 point

A newly installed CPU fits the motherboard socket, but the computer does not POST. Which compatibility issue should be checked early?

  1. A

    Whether the computer's printer supports the processor.

  2. B

    Whether the motherboard firmware version supports the processor.

  3. C

    Whether the mouse uses a wireless connection.

  4. D

    Whether the storage drive has been formatted.

12
Choose one
1 point

An M.2 SSD fits into a motherboard slot, but the system does not recognize it. Which compatibility check is most relevant?

  1. A

    If the module fits, its protocol is necessarily supported.

  2. B

    Check whether the slot supports the module's SATA or PCIe/NVMe protocol.

  3. C

    Only the storage capacity determines compatibility.

  4. D

    The computer's display resolution determines whether the drive will work.

13
Open ended
1 point

Describe a safe, systematic process for replacing a storage drive, including preparation, electrical safety, installation, and checks before performing any operation that could erase data.

14
True or false
1 point

True or false: RAM is volatile memory, so its contents are lost when power is removed.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

15
Choose one
1 point

A USB-C cable fits a laptop, but a connected display does not work. Which compatibility check is most relevant?

  1. A

    The connector shape alone

  2. B

    The supported capabilities of the device, port, and cable

  3. C

    The operating system's boot order

  4. D

    Whether the cable is longer than one metre

16
Choose one
1 point

An M.2 SSD fits into a motherboard slot, but the system does not detect it. Which compatibility detail should be checked first?

  1. A

    Whether the drive is formatted

  2. B

    Whether the computer has a USB-C port

  3. C

    Whether the M.2 slot supports the drive's protocol

  4. D

    Whether the drive includes a SATA power cable

17
Choose one
1 point

A new CPU fits the motherboard socket, but the system fails to POST. Which compatibility issue should be checked early?

  1. A

    Whether the motherboard firmware supports the processor

  2. B

    Whether the printer has a network address

  3. C

    Whether the case has a removable drive bay

  4. D

    Whether the storage drive uses magnetic platters

18
Choose one
1 point

A technician is replacing a modular PSU and wants to reuse cables from another unit. What is the safest choice?

  1. A

    Any modular cable with the same connector shape

  2. B

    A cable from another PSU in the same product family

  3. C

    A cable intended for a different computer component

  4. D

    Only cables approved for that exact PSU

19
Written response
1 point

A storage array must remain fault-tolerant if any two drives fail. Based on the RAID levels described, which level meets this requirement?

20
Written response
1 point

A business prints multipart forms and needs a printer that creates images by striking an inked ribbon against paper. What printer type fits these requirements?