Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office I Pangasinan
Pangasinan National High School
Lingayen, Pangasinan
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING
I.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on the
space provided before each number.
1. Which component is responsible for processing data in a computer?
A) Hard Drive
B) CPU (Central Processing Unit)
C) RAM (Random Access Memory)
D) Monitor
2. What type of non-volatile memory stores the computer's firmware?
A) RAM
B) Cache
C) ROM (Read-Only Memory)
D) SSD (Solid State Drive)
3. Which of the following is an expansion slot used to connect graphics cards?
A) USB
B) PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
C) SATA
D) HDMI
4. What is the purpose of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?
A) Cooling the CPU
B) Storing data
C) Providing electrical power to components
D) Displaying graphics
5. Which input device allows you to move a cursor on the screen by rolling a ball or moving
the device?
A) Mouse
B) Keyboard
C) Trackpad
D) Joystick
6. What does CPU clock speed measure?
A) The number of CPU cores
B) The power consumption of the CPU
C) The frequency of CPU operations
D) The size of CPU cache
7. Which unit of measurement is typically used for expressing storage capacity?
A) Watts
B) Megahertz
C) Gigabytes
D) Inches
8. What is the purpose of an operating system in a computer system?
A) To display advertisements
B) To manage hardware and software resources
C) To create 3D graphics
D) To provide internet connectivity
9. Which component is responsible for temporarily storing data that the CPU is currently
using?
A) Hard Drive
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) Optical Drive
10. What does GPU stand for?
A) Graphics Processing Unit
B) General Processing Unit
C) Gigabit Per Unit
D) Global Performance Unit
11. What is the purpose of a motherboard in a computer?
A) To generate electricity
B) To house the CPU
C) To provide a graphical user interface
D) To connect and coordinate hardware components
12. Which of the following is not a form factor for a computer case?
A) ATX
B) ITX
C) DDR4
D) Micro-ATX
13. Which type of computer memory is the fastest but also the most expensive? A) RAM
B) HDD
C) SSD
D) Optical Drive
14. What does RAID stand for in the context of data storage?
A) Redundant Array of Independent Disks
B) Random Access In-memory Database
C) Read-Only Access to Integrated Drives
D) Remote Authentication and Information Distribution
15. Which hardware component is responsible for rendering graphics in a computer?
A) CPU
B) RAM
C) GPU
D) Motherboard
16. What safety precautions should you take before working on computer hardware?
A) Use a hammer to disassemble components
B) Wear an anti-static wrist strap
C) Avoid shutting off power to the computer
D) Use metal tools when handling sensitive components
17. Which component typically requires thermal paste when installing it onto the CPU?
A) RAM
B) Power Supply Unit
C) Graphics Card
D) CPU Cooler
18. What is the primary purpose of cable management in a computer case?
A) To improve airflow and cooling
B) To increase the weight of the computer
C) To make the computer look colorful
D) To reduce the number of cables needed
19. Which type of screwdriver is commonly used for assembling computer hardware?
A) Phillips-head
B) Flathead
C) Torx
D) Hammer
20. What is the term for connecting cables and components to the motherboard?
A) Assembling
B) Wiring
C) Soldering
D) Peripheral Integration
21. Which storage device uses spinning disks to store data?
A) SSD
B) HDD
C) USB Drive
D) Optical Drive
22. What type of storage device has no moving parts and is known for its speed and
durability?
A) HDD
B) RAM
C) SSD
D) Floppy Disk
23. What is the maximum storage capacity of a standard DVD disc?
A) 4.7 GB
B) 25 GB
C) 1 TB
D) 10 MB
24. Which storage technology is used for long-term archival storage and is often referred to
as "backup"?
A) SSD
B) Optical Drive
C) Flash Drive
D) RAM
25. What is the purpose of a RAID controller card in a computer?
A) To control the computer's fan speed
B) To manage storage redundancy and performance
C) To regulate CPU temperature
D) To connect to the internet
26. What does BIOS stand for?
A) Basic Input/Output System
B) Binary Input/Output System
C) Better Input/Output Software
D) Basic Input/Output Software
27. What function does the BIOS serve when a computer is powered on?
A) It loads the operating system from the hard drive
B) It displays advertisements
C) It initializes and tests hardware components
D) It connects to the internet
28. Which key is commonly used to access the BIOS settings during boot-up?
A) F2
B) ESC
C) F12
D) Ctrl+Alt+Delete
29. What is the purpose of updating the BIOS firmware?
A) To improve hardware performance
B) To install new applications
C) To clean the computer's hard drive
D) To remove viruses
30. Which part of the BIOS settings allows you to set the boot order of devices? A) Advanced
B) Security
C) Boot
D) Display
31. What is the primary function of an operating system?
A) To play games
B) To manage hardware and software resources
C) To create documents
D) To browse the internet
32. Which operating system is known for its open-source nature and use in many server
environments?
A) macOS
B) Windows
C) Linux
D) Android
33. What is the file system used by most versions of Windows?
A) HFS+
B) NTFS (New Technology File System)
C) Ext4
D) FAT32
34. What is the task manager used for in an operating system?
A) To uninstall software
B) To change the desktop wallpaper
C) To monitor and manage running processes
D) To adjust screen brightness
35. Which of the following is not a mobile operating system?
A) iOS
B) Android
C) macOS
D) Windows Mobile
36. What is the most common type of network cable used for wired Ethernet connections?
A) HDMI
B) USB
C) Coaxial
D) Ethernet (RJ-45)
37. Which network media type uses light to transmit data?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Ethernet cable
C) Fiber optic cable
D) USB cable
38. What is the maximum data transfer speed of a standard Ethernet cable using the
Gigabit Ethernet standard?
A) 10 Mbps
B) 100 Mbps
C) 1 Gbps
D) 10 Gbps
39. Which network media is commonly used for cable television (CATV)?
A) Fiber optic cable
B) Coaxial cable
C) Twisted pair cable
D) HDMI cable
40. What does the abbreviation "UTP" stand for in the context of network cables?
A) Unshielded Twisted Pair
B) Universal Transfer Protocol
C) Ultra-Thin Plastic
D) Unplugged Transmission Path
41. What tool is commonly used to test network connectivity and diagnose network issues?
A) Screwdriver
B) Multimeter
C) Network Analyzer
D) Hammer
42. What is a "ping" command used for in networking?
A) To send email
B) To test network latency and reachability
C) To download files
D) To browse the web
43. What tool is used to crimp connectors onto the ends of network cables?
A) Multimeter
B) Crimper
C) Oscilloscope
D) Soldering Iron
44. What is the purpose of a cable tester?
A) To measure electrical resistance
B) To test the strength of cables
C) To verify the continuity and proper wiring of cables
D) To create network cables
45. Which network tool can be used to trace the route that data packets take between two
network points?
A) Cable tester
B) Traceroute
C) Crimper
D) Multimeter
46. What type of Ethernet cable is commonly used for connecting a computer to a router?
A) Crossover cable
B) Fiber optic cable
C) Patch cable (straight-through)
D) Coaxial cable
47. Which Ethernet cable color code is used for a standard straight-through (patch) cable?
A) T568A
B) T568B
C) T568C
D) T568D
48. What is the purpose of a crossover cable in Ethernet networking?
A) To connect a computer to a switch
B) To connect two computers directly without a switch
C) To extend the length of a cable
D) To connect a computer to a modem
49. Which type of Ethernet cable is used to connect a computer to a DSL or cable modem?
A) Crossover cable
B) Patch cable
C) Coaxial cable
D) DSL cable
50. In a standard Ethernet cable, how many twisted pairs of wires are there, and how
many are used for data transmission?
A) 2 twisted pairs, all 4 used for data
B) 3 twisted pairs, 2 used for data
C) 4 twisted pairs, 2 used for data
D) 6 twisted pairs, 4 used for data
Prepared By:
EIDENE JOY M. LOPEZ
JANU V. PERALTA
Teacher II
Checked By:
BELEN VERONICA R. URMAZA, MDM
Asst. School Principal II
Noted By:
MARIELA N. CALIMA, EdD
Principal IV
Teacher II