Computer Hardware
Practice Computer Hardware MCQs for Pakistan exams (CSS, FPSC, PPSC, NTS) — 50 practice questions with answers and explanations.
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The concept in which a connector on the motherboard designed to hold memory modules is best known as which of... Identify the correct definition of RAM slot (DIMM slot). What term describes the following? a hardware component that processes and outputs audio signals from a comput... In computer science, Sound card refers to which of the following? Select the correct name for: a hardware component that allows a computer to connect to a network. Which statement correctly explains Network interface card (NIC)? Which concept is defined as follows: a hardware component that moves air to cool internal computer parts and p... What is Cooling fan primarily used for? The following statement describes a specific concept. What is it called? an expansion card responsible for ren... Select the accurate description of Graphics card. Which term refers to the practice of running a computer component at a higher clock rate than it was originall... What does Overclocking refer to? What is the name for a compound applied between a CPU and heat sink to improve heat transfer? Which of the following best describes Thermal paste? Identify the correct concept described as: a standard interface used to connect storage devices, such as hard... SATA interface is best defined as which of the following? A timing measurement indicating the delay between a memory request and when data becomes available. What is th... Choose the correct description of CAS latency. Which of the following best names the concept in which a hardware device that lets a laptop connect to multipl... What is the function or purpose of Docking station? The concept in which a partially assembled computer kit that typically includes the case, power supply, and mo... Identify the correct definition of Barebone system. What term describes the following? a compact connector standard used to mount small expansion cards, such as S... In computer science, M.2 form factor refers to which of the following? Select the correct name for: a hardware device that provides emergency battery power to a computer during a po... Which term refers to small, fast memory located close to the CPU that stores frequently used data to speed up... What does CPU cache refer to? What is the name for a specialized processor designed to accelerate graphics rendering and parallel computatio... Which of the following best describes GPU? Identify the correct concept described as: a storage device that uses flash memory with no moving parts, offer... SSD is best defined as which of the following? A storage device that uses spinning magnetic platters to store data. What is this concept called? Choose the correct description of HDD. Which of the following best names the concept in which the component that converts mains electricity into usab... What is the function or purpose of Power supply unit (PSU)? The concept in which chipset components that manage communication between the CPU, memory, and peripheral devi... Identify the correct definition of Chipset (Northbridge/Southbridge). What term describes the following? firmware that initializes hardware and starts the boot process before the o... In computer science, BIOS refers to which of the following? Select the correct name for: a hardware component that dissipates heat away from the CPU or GPU to prevent ove... Which statement correctly explains Heat sink? Which concept is defined as follows: a connector on the motherboard used to add extra cards such as graphics o... What is PCIe expansion slot primarily used for? The following statement describes a specific concept. What is it called? a hardware device that reads and writ... Select the accurate description of Optical drive. Which term refers to a CPU that contains two or more independent processing units, called cores, on a single c... What does Multi-core processor refer to? What is the name for a specification defining the physical size and layout of a motherboard? Which of the following best describes ATX form factor? Identify the correct concept described as: a standardized hardware interface used to connect peripheral device...