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8 Hardware Troubleshooting Practice Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 8 Hardware Troubleshooting Practice, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
True or false
1 point

True or false: A motherboard status light always identifies the exact failed component.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: If a computer's fan spins, that proves its power supply is healthy.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

During troubleshooting, change at a time, then test and record the result.

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

For a wireless printer, confirm that it is connected to the .

05
Written response
1 point

In Windows, which tool can show whether a peripheral appears and whether it has a warning icon or device error?

06
Written response
1 point

Which manual should you consult to interpret motherboard diagnostic lights or beep codes?

07
Choose one
1 point

A desktop has no lights or fans. Which is the best first check before investigating internal components?

  1. A

    Open the PSU to inspect its internal components.

  2. B

    Verify the outlet and external power cable.

  3. C

    Replace the motherboard immediately.

  4. D

    Disconnect the CPU cooler and try to start the computer.

08
Choose one
1 point

A PC powers on but shows no display. Which check should you perform before changing internal components?

  1. A

    Confirm the monitor is powered on, connected to a supported video output, and set to the correct input.

  2. B

    Replace the CPU because the screen is blank.

  3. C

    Open the PSU and inspect it.

  4. D

    Reinstall the operating system before checking the display cable.

09
Choose one
1 point

A printer is listed on the computer, but jobs remain queued. Its own test page prints successfully. What should you investigate next?

  1. A

    Replace the printer immediately.

  2. B

    Replace the printer's power supply.

  3. C

    Investigate the computer's print queue and driver.

  4. D

    Assume the printer has a paper jam even if its status shows none.

10
Choose all
1 point

A computer displays “no boot device.” Select all checks that are appropriate before concluding that the drive itself has failed.

  1. A

    Check whether the drive is detected in firmware.

  2. B

    Check that the drive's data and power connections are secure.

  3. C

    Check whether the boot order is correct.

  4. D

    Replace the drive immediately because the message proves it has failed.

11
Choose one
1 point

After testing compatible memory modules, failures occur only when a particular memory slot is used. Which area may be involved?

  1. A

    The installed operating system is definitely corrupted.

  2. B

    The motherboard or CPU memory interface may be involved.

  3. C

    The monitor input is incorrect.

  4. D

    The power supply must be replaced.

12
Choose all
1 point

A computer's performance worsens under load and overheating is suspected. Select all appropriate checks.

  1. A

    Check that vents are clear and fans spin freely.

  2. B

    Check that the CPU cooler is correctly installed and connected to the correct fan header.

  3. C

    Open the PSU to inspect it for heat damage.

  4. D

    Review temperature and fan readings, and test by undoing recent overclocking or firmware changes.

13
Open ended
1 point

After making a hardware repair, what steps should you take to verify the repair and decide what to do if the evidence is still inconclusive?

14
Choose one
1 point

A wireless printer will not print. Which connection check should you make?

  1. A

    Replace the printer immediately.

  2. B

    Confirm that it is connected to the intended network.

  3. C

    Open the printer and inspect its internal power supply.

  4. D

    Reinstall the computer's memory modules.

15
Choose one
1 point

When diagnosing a PC that powers on but shows no display, what can motherboard status lights or beep codes tell you?

  1. A

    They prove that the component indicated has failed.

  2. B

    They point to an area to investigate but do not always identify a failed part.

  3. C

    They confirm that the power supply is healthy.

  4. D

    They show that the monitor is set to the correct input.

16
Choose one
1 point

A computer becomes slower during demanding tasks and then shuts down. Which response best uses the symptom as evidence without assuming a particular part has failed?

  1. A

    Inspect airflow and cooler operation, and review temperature and fan readings.

  2. B

    Replace the CPU without testing other components.

  3. C

    Run an intensive storage diagnostic first.

  4. D

    Change several firmware settings at once.

17
True or false
1 point

Modular power supply cables are necessarily interchangeable between different PSU units.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

18
Written response
1 point

A suspect storage drive is still readable. What should you do with important files before running repair or intensive diagnostic tools?

19
Choose one
1 point

A computer has repeated memory-related errors. Which test best helps distinguish a faulty memory module from a problem with a particular slot?

  1. A

    Replace every memory module after the first crash.

  2. B

    Test all modules together in unlisted slots.

  3. C

    Assume the CPU is defective because programs freeze.

  4. D

    Test one module at a time in the slots recommended by the motherboard manual.

20
Written response
1 point

What must you do to a desktop computer before opening its case?