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SYSAD REVIEWER: Prelim Edition ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ) - Quiz
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  • 1. Basic lng ba?
A) Balik next year!
B) Yawa sino gumawa nito ToT
C) Mali mga sagot!
D) Basic!
E) Answer (< _ <)
  • 2. Which situation best describes Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)?
A) Short circuit caused by loose screws
B) Overheating due to poor airflow
C) Sudden transfer of static electricity between two objects
D) Excessive voltage from PSU
  • 3. A technician installs RAM without grounding and it fails weeks later. This is an example of:
A) Immediate failure
B) Latent failure
C) Boot error
D) Short circuit
  • 4. Which tool is specifically used for tightening motherboard standoffs?
A) LAN tester
B) Phillips screwdriver
C) Nut driver
D) Multimeter
  • 5. A system powers on but shows no display. One possible cause is:
A) Malware infection
B) Disabled startup program
C) Loose RAM
D) Corrupted OS
  • 6. What is the primary purpose of an anti-static wrist strap?
A) Ground the technician to prevent ESD
B) Protect hands from dust
C) Improve grip while working
D) Increase system stability
  • 7. Which device is used to verify voltage output from a power supply?
A) POST card
B) LAN tester
C) Tweezers
D) PSU tester
  • 8. In troubleshooting, a symptom is best defined as:
A) The hidden root cause
B) The visible sign of a problem
C) The replacement part
D) The repair process
  • 9. If a PC does not respond at all when the power button is pressed, the error category is:
A) No Boot
B) Slow Performance
C) No Power
D) No Display
  • 10. Which practice follows proper troubleshooting methodology?
A) Guess the most expensive component
B) Replace multiple parts at once
C) Change one variable at a time
D) Skip documentation
  • 11. A POST diagnostic card is mainly used when:
A) Installing RAM
B) Cleaning dust
C) There is no display or continuous beeping
D) Testing LAN cables
  • 12. ESD can damage electronic components at as low as ______ volts.
A) 100
B) 500
C) 220
D) 30
  • 13. Wearing protective goggles is important when using ______ air for cleaning.
A) cold
B) hot
C) wet
D) compressed
  • 14. A device that measures voltage, resistance, and continuity is called a ______.
A) oscilloscope
B) LAN tester
C) multimeter
D) PSU tester
  • 15. If BIOS completes POST but cannot detect a boot device, the error is called ______.
A) No Boot
B) No Power
C) No Display
D) Boot Failure
  • 16. The visible result of a deeper computer issue is called a ______.
A) diagnosis
B) solution
C) symptom
D) root cause
  • 17. Tightening screws excessively may cause ______ damage to components.
A) electrical
B) software
C) physical
D) thermal
  • 18. To prevent static buildup, avoid working on ______ floors.
A) metal
B) wooden
C) carpeted
D) concrete
  • 19. A system that shuts down due to excessive heat is experiencing ______.
A) thermal throttling
B) ESD
C) boot error
D) power failure
  • 20. Before connecting any hardware tester, always ______ off the system completely.
A) shut
B) switch
C) turn
D) power
  • 21. Troubleshooting is a ______ and structured process of identifying and resolving problems.
A) expensive
B) random
C) systematic
D) quick
  • 22. A graphic designer installs a new component to improve 3D rendering performance. Which hardware is most responsible?
A) CMOS battery
B) GPU
C) RAM
D) PSU
  • 23. A PC boots slowly using a traditional hard drive. Which upgrade most directly improves boot time?
A) Upgrade monitor
B) Replace HDD with SSD
C) Replace keyboard
D) Add more case fans
  • 24. A computer system includes hardware, software, data, people, and ______.
A) BIOS
B) Cables
C) Power supply
D) Procedures
  • 25. A computer randomly shuts down under heavy gaming load. The first component to test is the:
A) HDMI cable
B) RAM
C) Mouse
D) PSU
  • 26. A motherboard repeatedly loses date and time settings. Which part should be replaced?
A) SSD
B) GPU
C) SATA cable
D) CMOS battery
  • 27. A CPU does not fit the motherboard socket. What was ignored?
A) PSU brand
B) BIOS version
C) RAM speed
D) CPU socket compatibility
  • 28. A system crashes when too many applications are open. Which upgrade helps most?
A) Increase RAM
B) Upgrade PSU
C) Replace HDMI
D) Change monitor
  • 29. A computer overheats even though the fan spins normally. What maintenance should be done first?
A) Upgrade BIOS
B) Replace RAM
C) Reapply thermal paste
D) Change SATA cable
  • 30. A GPU built inside the CPU differs from a dedicated GPU because it:
A) Requires external power cable
B) Shares system memory
C) Uses PCIe slot
D) Uses SATA port
  • 31. A PC shows no display after RAM installation. What is the most likely issue?
A) Broken monitor
B) Incorrect PSU voltage
C) CMOS reset
D) Loose RAM module
  • 32. Excessive dust buildup inside a case can cause:
A) USB malfunction
B) Malware infection
C) Data encryption
D) Thermal shutdown
  • 33. Mounting a motherboard directly on the case without spacers may result in:
A) Stable voltage
B) Higher FPS
C) Faster boot
D) Short circuit
  • 34. Poor airflow inside a case usually leads to:
A) Thermal throttling
B) Faster performance
C) Louder keyboard
D) BIOS reset
  • 35. Which cable carries both digital video and audio?
A) VGA
B) HDMI
C) RJ-45
D) PS/2
  • 36. An RJ-45 port is used for:
A) Microphone input
B) Power delivery
C) Video output
D) Ethernet connection
  • 37. USB allows devices to be connected without shutting down because it supports:
A) SATA linking
B) BIOS flashing
C) Hot-swapping
D) Overclocking
  • 38. A pink audio jack on a motherboard is typically for:
A) Speakers
B) Ethernet
C) Microphone
D) HDMI
  • 39. Static electricity that damages RAM weeks later is classified as:
A) Immediate failure
B) Software error
C) Latent failure
D) PSU overload
  • 40. An anti-static wrist strap protects components by:
A) Testing voltage
B) Increasing airflow
C) Grounding the technician
D) Cleaning circuits
  • 41. Loose screws inside a system unit may cause:
A) Improved grounding
B) Faster boot
C) GPU acceleration
D) Short circuit
  • 42. A PSU tester shows no voltage output. This indicates:
A) RAM problem
B) SATA issue
C) Defective PSU
D) GPU overheating
  • 43. Setting a multimeter to the wrong scale may result in:
A) Faster repair
B) Accurate readings
C) Voltage misinterpretation
D) RAM damage
  • 44. A POST card displays a memory error code. What should be checked first?
A) LAN port
B) RAM
C) GPU
D) PSU
  • 45. A LAN cable tester shows incorrect pin order. The issue is likely:
A) BIOS failure
B) Bad crimping
C) RAM error
D) PSU fault
  • 46. Frequent blue screen errors during gaming suggest testing the:
A) RAM
B) CMOS battery
C) LAN cable
D) PSU
  • 47. A black screen during startup is considered a:
A) Upgrade
B) Root cause
C) Permanent solution
D) Symptom
  • 48. Replacing components without testing first violates which principle?
A) Stay organized
B) Use PPE
C) Avoid guessing
D) Update BIOS
  • 49. Changing multiple parts at once makes it difficult to:
A) Identify root cause
B) Reset BIOS
C) Improve performance
D) Increase cooling
  • 50. If a system powers on but fails to load the OS, this is classified as:
A) No display
B) No boot
C) ESD issue
D) No power
  • 51. If a PC does not power on at all, the first troubleshooting step is to:
A) Replace motherboard
B) Check power source
C) Update BIOS
D) Replace RAM
  • 52. Fans spin but no display appears. The first logical step is to:
A) Reseat RAM
B) Format drive
C) Replace PSU
D) Replace CPU
  • 53. High CPU temperature causing reduced performance indicates:
A) HDMI issue
B) LAN problem
C) SATA error
D) Thermal throttling
  • 54. A PSU with insufficient wattage may cause:
A) Faster cooling
B) Stable system
C) System instability
D) Higher resolution
  • 55. Thermal paste primarily improves:
A) BIOS update
B) Heat transfer
C) Electrical conductivity
D) RAM speed
  • 56. The BIOS chip primarily stores:
A) Startup instructions
B) Operating system files
C) GPU drivers
D) Application software
  • 57. POST beep codes usually indicate a problem during:
A) OS installation
B) Network configuration
C) Hardware initialization
D) USB scanning
  • 58. Incorrect boot order in BIOS most likely results in:
A) Overheating
B) No display
C) No power
D) No boot
  • 59. Avoiding carpeted workspaces reduces risk of:
A) ESD damage
B) Boot error
C) Wi-Fi interference
D) SATA failure
  • 60. Failing to document troubleshooting steps may lead to:
A) Repeated mistakes
B) Faster repair
C) Stable system
D) Improved airflow
  • 61. Changing one variable at a time during troubleshooting helps to:
A) Isolate the problem
B) Skip documentation
C) Guess faster
D) Increase heat
  • 62. Forcing RAM into a slot incorrectly may cause:
A) Faster performance
B) Board damage
C) Stronger signal
D) Better airflow
  • 63. Opening a PSU without qualification is dangerous because of:
A) RAM overheating
B) GPU instability
C) BIOS corruption
D) Electric shock risk
  • 64. Cleaning internal dust primarily prevents:
A) BIOS reset
B) Thermal shutdown
C) Malware
D) LAN failure
  • 65. If the system works after reseating RAM, the issue was likely:
A) PSU overload
B) HDD failure
C) Loose connection
D) BIOS corruption
  • 66. A system boots only when the discrete GPU is removed. The likely faulty component is:
A) Dedicated GPU
B) CMOS
C) PSU
D) SATA cable
  • 67. Reseating a SATA cable is the first step when BIOS cannot detect a drive because it addresses:
A) GPU error
B) Loose physical connection
C) RAM failure
D) Software corruption
  • 68. Systematic troubleshooting is different from guessing because it:
A) Skips documentation
B) Randomly replaces parts
C) Follows a logical process
D) Avoids testing
  • 69. Sensitive components may be damaged by very low voltage levels, making ESD control:
A) Software-based
B) Optional
C) Unnecessary
D) Critical
  • 70. Removing unused drive cages mainly improves:
A) Airflow
B) BIOS settings
C) Boot order
D) PSU voltage
  • 71. Grounding yourself before handling components primarily protects the:
A) Hardware components
B) Operating system
C) Software
D) Technician
  • 72. What is computer hardware?
A) Internet connection
B) Programs installed in a computer
C) Computer rules
D) Physical parts of a computer
  • 73. Which best describes internal hardware?
A) Parts inside the system unit
B) Software inside the computer
C) Parts outside the computer
D) Wireless devices
  • 74. Which is an example of external hardware?
A) Motherboard
B) CPU
C) Keyboard
D) RAM
  • 75. Gamers usually use a high-end GPU for ________.
A) Printing documents
B) Internet connection
C) Smooth graphics
D) Storing files
  • 76. Which hardware is commonly used by office workers for documents?
A) Router
B) Speaker
C) Scanner
D) GPU
  • 77. What type of device is a joystick?
A) Output
B) Storage
C) Communication
D) Input
  • 78. Which input device is used for fingerprint security?
A) Biometric scanner
B) Barcode scanner
C) Plotter
D) Webcam
  • 79. Which device is mainly responsible for multitasking and processing speed?
A) CPU
B) Monitor
C) USB drive
D) Printer
  • 80. What does a GPU mainly handle?
A) Graphics and rendering
B) Typing
C) Printing
D) Networking
  • 81. Which is an example of a storage device?
A) Mouse
B) SSD
C) Speaker
D) Webcam
  • 82. Which storage type is accessible through the internet?
A) USB port
B) Cloud storage
C) NAS
D) Optical drive
  • 83. What output device is used by architects for large blueprints?
A) Headphones
B) Plotter
C) VR headset
D) Printer
  • 84. Which output device provides immersive visual experience for gamers?
A) Scanner
B) Monitor
C) Speaker
D) VR headset
  • 85. Which is a communication device?
A) Headphones
B) Router
C) HDD
D) Printer
  • 86. What is the function of a Bluetooth adapter?
A) Wireless connection
B) Print files
C) Store data
D) Display images
  • 87. Peripheral devices are hardware that ________.
A) Expand computer capabilities
B) Remove viruses
C) Replace software
D) Control the internet
  • 88. Which is an example of a peripheral device?
A) CPU
B) External hard drive
C) Motherboard
D) RAM
  • 89. Which port is commonly used to connect a monitor or TV?
A) PCIe
B) Ethernet
C) HDMI
D) USB
  • 90. What is the main purpose of expansion slots?
A) Print documents
B) Upgrade internal hardware
C) Connect flash drives
D) Install software
  • 91. Which is NOT part of a computer system?
A) Software
B) Data
C) Hardware
D) Electricity bill
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