Computer Knowledge
Computer Hardware Devices
893 Questions
Computer Hardware Devices focuses on the physical components of a computer system, including input, output, and memory devices. It tests practical understanding of ports, displays, and peripheral technologies. This topic is common in the computer knowledge section of banking and SSC exams.
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Computer Hardware Devices Questions
A
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Explanation
The statement is correct. A Telephony Card (also called a voice card or telephony board) is a hardware interface that connects telephone lines to a computer system. It converts analog telephone signals into digital data that the Voice Operating System can process, and vice versa. These cards are essential components in computer telephony systems, enabling the computer to receive and transmit voice data over telephone lines.
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Pretty Girl Privacy
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Pretty Good Privacy
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Peripheral Graphic Port
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Picture Graphic Posture
B
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Explanation
PGP stands for Pretty Good Privacy, which is an encryption program used for signing, encrypting, and decrypting texts, emails, files, and directories. It was created by Phil Zimmermann in 1991 and became widely used for secure email communication.
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Peripheral
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Clip art
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Highlight
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Execute
A
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Explanation
Peripheral devices are hardware components that are not part of the core computer system but are connected to it to add functionality. Examples include printers, scanners, keyboards, and external drives. They are 'peripheral' because they surround the central processing unit.
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Peripheral
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Clip art
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Highlight
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Execute
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A peripheral is any hardware device connected to a computer system that is not part of the core computer (CPU, memory, motherboard). Examples include printers, scanners, external drives, keyboards, mice, and monitors. These devices are added to expand the computer's functionality and are often connected via ports or wirelessly.
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Universal Super Bus
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Universal Serial Bit
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Universal Serial Bus
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Universal Super Bit
C
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Explanation
USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a standard for connecting peripherals to computers. Options A and B incorrectly use 'Super' or 'Bit' instead of 'Serial'. USB supports both data transfer and power delivery, making it a versatile interface for devices like drives, keyboards, and cameras.
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Peep Feature
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Peek Feature
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Aerodydamic Feature
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Aero Feature
D
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Explanation
Windows 7's Aero feature enhances the visual appearance and display quality of the operating system. The other options are misspelled or incorrect feature names that don't exist in Windows 7.
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CPU
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Printer
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Monitor
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Scanner
C
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Explanation
A Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is the display technology used in traditional computer monitors and televisions. It uses electron beams to illuminate phosphors on the screen. CRTs are not found in CPUs, printers, or scanners - those are different types of hardware components.
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Laptop Touchpad
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Stylist
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USB
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Tape Drive
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Laptop touchpads use capacitive sensing technology, specifically the capacitive shunt method or matrix approach. When a finger touches the pad surface, it disrupts the capacitive field, and the controller detects the change to determine finger position and movement.
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a & b above
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a, b & d above
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c & d above
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b, c & d above
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Speaker
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Monitor
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Keyboard
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Printer
C
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Explanation
Keyboards are input devices that send data TO the computer, while speakers, monitors, and printers all output information FROM the computer. This question tests understanding of the fundamental difference between input and output peripherals. The keyboard is the only device listed that doesn't display or produce information for the user.
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Joystick
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Microphone
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monitor
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Keyboard
C
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Explanation
A monitor displays output from the computer to the user, making it an output device. Input devices like joysticks, microphones, and keyboards send data TO the computer.
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Default
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Standard Vertical
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Standrard Horizontal
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Blackberry Style
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Proximity Sensor
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Intelligent Sensor
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Ambient Light Sensor
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Sound Sensor
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The iPhone includes a Proximity Sensor (detects face during calls), Ambient Light Sensor (adjusts brightness), and various intelligent sensors. However, there is no dedicated hardware Sound Sensor - the microphone serves audio input purposes. The Sound Sensor option is correct as the NOT present sensor.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Peripheral devices are physical hardware components connected to a computer to expand its functionality. Examples include keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, monitors, external drives, and network adapters. All peripherals are hardware by definition - they are tangible physical devices. This distinguishes them from software, which consists of programs and operating systems.
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Pointer
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Mouse
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Keyboard.
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None
C
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Explanation
A keyboard is the primary device for inputting data and commands to a computer. While a mouse can also input commands, the keyboard is specifically designed for typing data and text-based commands.