Computer Hardware MCQs
Practice Computer Hardware MCQs with answers and detailed explanations covering input devices, output devices, scanners, printers, keyboards, monitors and computer hardware components frequently asked in competitive examinations.
Question #51
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What does the term 'form factor' refer to in hardware?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Form factor defines the physical specifications like ATX for motherboards.
Form factor defines the physical specifications like ATX for motherboards.
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Question #52
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A device that reads magnetic stripes on cards is:
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Used in ATMs and POS terminals.
Used in ATMs and POS terminals.
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Question #53
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Which memory type is used in smartphones for main storage?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
NAND Flash memory is common in mobile devices.
NAND Flash memory is common in mobile devices.
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Question #54
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What is the function of a sound card?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Sound cards manage audio processing.
Sound cards manage audio processing.
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Question #55
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Thermal printers are commonly used in:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
They use heat-sensitive paper for receipts.
They use heat-sensitive paper for receipts.
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Question #56
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Which component manages data flow between CPU and memory?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Chipset on motherboard controls communications.
Chipset on motherboard controls communications.
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Question #57
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What is a light pen used for?
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Light pen is an old pointing device for screens.
Light pen is an old pointing device for screens.
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Question #58
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Dual-core, Quad-core refer to:
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Multi-core processors improve multitasking.
Multi-core processors improve multitasking.
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Question #59
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Which is an example of a non-impact printer?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Laser printers do not use impact mechanism.
Laser printers do not use impact mechanism.
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Question #60
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The term 'bus' in computer hardware refers to:
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Data bus, address bus, control bus transfer information.
Data bus, address bus, control bus transfer information.
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