D316 IT Foundations - Set 2 - Part 2

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 21: Which type of storage is often used in data centers for high-speed and high-capacity applications?

HDD

SSD

RAID arrays

Floppy disks

Question 22: What is the function of the northbridge on a motherboard?

Control peripheral devices

Manage CPU and memory communication

Power the CPU

Provide audio and video output

Question 23: What is the most common interface for connecting modern external storage devices?

PCIe

SATA

USB

FireWire

Question 24: What is a common characteristic of M.2 SSDs?

They require external power.

They use the SATA interface.

They are physically smaller and faster than traditional SSDs.

They have higher failure rates than HDDs.

Question 25: Which tool would you use to test a network cable's integrity?

Multimeter

Cable tester

Power supply tester

Screwdriver

Question 26: What is an RJ45 connector used for?

Audio devices

Ethernet connections

Display connections

Power supply

Question 27: Which of the following is considered volatile memory?

ROM

SSD

RAM

HDD

Question 28: What is the maximum theoretical speed of a SATA III connection?

1.5 Gbps

3 Gbps

6 Gbps

12 Gbps

Question 29: What component is responsible for storing BIOS settings?

RAM

SSD

CMOS battery

Power supply

Question 30: What is the purpose of an uninterruptible power supply (UPS)?

To provide backup power during a power outage

To increase CPU performance

To reduce GPU temperature

To store additional data

Question 31: Which port is commonly used for video output on modern laptops?

VGA

HDMI

RJ11

PS/2

Question 32: What is a disadvantage of RAID 0?

Slower data access speeds

No data redundancy

High power consumption

Complex configuration

Question 33: What is the purpose of a CPU socket on a motherboard?

To connect the GPU

To hold and connect the CPU to the motherboard

To provide power to the hard drive

To increase memory capacity

Question 34: What is the primary function of the GPU in a computer system?

Execute software instructions

Manage memory allocation

Render graphics and videos

Control network traffic

Question 35: What is the primary purpose of the CMOS battery?

Power the motherboard

Store system settings like date and time

Provide backup power for the CPU

Supply power to the hard drive

Question 36: What is the typical function of an RJ45 connector?

To connect a printer

To connect a keyboard

To connect Ethernet cables

To connect an HDMI cable

Question 37: What does ECC in ECC RAM stand for?

Extended Clock Cycles

Error Correction Code

Enhanced Compatibility Check

Extra Capacity Cache

Question 38: What is a typical characteristic of a power supply unit (PSU) in a desktop computer?

Supplies AC power

Converts AC power to DC power

Stores energy for the CPU

Increases network speed

Question 39: What type of component is a PCIe slot used for?

Storage

Memory

Expansion cards such as graphics cards

Power supply

Question 40: What component controls the system time when the computer is off?

GPU

CMOS battery

Power supply

RAM

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