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Test your grasp of core networking and hardware basics.

by Emmanuel Mordi
1

What does the motherboard commonly house in a PC?

2

Which drive standard is most common today?

3

What is the function of a power supply in a PC?

4

Which form factor is most common for desktop PC cases today?

5

What is a DIMM primarily used for?

6

Which component is most associated with generating heat in a PC?

7

What is the purpose of a loopback plug?

8

Which connector is used by most modern video cards?

9

What does BIOS/UEFI relate to?

10

What is a POST diagnostic card used for?

11

What are two common laptop CPU cooling components?

12

What is an all-in-one computer?

13

Which port type is common on laptops for external expansion?

14

What does a SATA power connector provide?

15

What is the main purpose of RAM?

16

Which is a typical mobile device connection method?

17

What does the motherboard’s form factor ATX describe?

18

Which is an external, removable storage type often found in laptops

19

What is POST used for?

20

Which component is primarily responsible for system memory storage?

21

What is the role of a PCIe slot?

22

What is a distinctive feature of Micro-ATX?

23

Which device component is considered 'Big Three' in a PC?

24

What is the purpose of a power supply tester?

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The motherboard hosts the CPU, RAM, and expansion slots for add‑ons.

SATA is the prevalent interface for HDDs/SSDs in desktops.

PSU provides proper DC voltages for components.

ATX is the widely adopted standard; micro-ATX is a common variation.

DIMMs slot RAM modules into the motherboard.

The CPU is the primary heat source requiring cooling.

Loopback tests verify port operations by looping signal back.

PCIe connectors power and interface with modern GPUs.

BIOS/UEFI initialize hardware before OS loads.

POST cards report startup POST codes for debugging.

A heat sink and fan remove CPU heat.

All-in-one blends desktop and laptop components in one case.

ExpressCard slots were common before USB expansion.

SATA power delivers required voltage/current to drives.

RAM holds data/instructions being processed by CPU.

Mobiles commonly connect via Wi‑Fi or cellular.

ATX defines physical dimensions and mounting points.

Many laptops include memory card slots for extra storage.

POST checks hardware before OS boots.

RAM provides volatile memory for active processes.

PCIe slots host high-speed expansion cards like GPUs.

Micro-ATX reduces slots to fit smaller builds.

The core trio comprises motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

Power supply testers verify voltages on connectors.

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