Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Computer Fundamentals MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.”
The accepted answer is C. Hardware. “Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.” is answered by Hardware (option C). Option A (“Motherboard”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardware. Option B (“RAM”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardware. Remaining alternatives (ASCII) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hardware is identified. Computer Fundamentals questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Fundamentals recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Motherboard
Why not A: “Motherboard” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hardware. “Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.” is answered by Hardware (option C). Option A (“Motherboard”)
- B. RAM
Why not B: “RAM” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hardware. “Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.” is answered by Hardware (option C). Option A (“Motherboard”)
- C. Hardware ✓
- D. ASCII
Why not D: “ASCII” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hardware. “Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.” is answered by Hardware (option C). Option A (“Motherboard”)
Correct answer
C. Hardware
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: the physical components of a computer system, such as the CPU, memory, and peripherals.” is answered by Hardware (option C). Option A (“Motherboard”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardware. Option B (“RAM”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hardware. Remaining alternatives (ASCII) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hardware is identified. Computer Fundamentals questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Computer Fundamentals recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Computer Fundamentals Official Reference Guide
Tags: Computer Basics, computer science, IT fundamentals, hardware and software
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