Computer Knowledge
Computer Hardware Devices
1,004 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.
Input output devicesMonitor settingsComputer portsAssistive technologyHardware components
Computer Hardware Devices Questions
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more <filename>
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pico <filename>
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cat <filename>
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touch <filename>
D
Correct answer
Explanation
touch creates a new empty file if it doesn't exist, or updates the timestamp if it does. more is for viewing file contents, pico is a text editor, cat displays file contents. Only touch creates files.
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+5v & 2 lines
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+5v (or) +3.3v & 4 lines
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+3.3v & 3 lines
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+5v (or) +3.3v & 2 lines
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Resistance is generated
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Inductance is generated
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Capacitance is generated
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Current is generated
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Capacitive touch sensors like the CY8C20434 work by detecting changes in capacitance when a finger touches the PCB. The human body acts as a capacitor, and when placed near the sensor electrodes, it changes the capacitance of the circuit, which the microcontroller detects as a touch event. Option C is correct.
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Using Index to access
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Using subscript to access
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Both a and b
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None of the above
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is A (Using Index to access). In COBOL and similar languages, accessing array elements using an index is more efficient than using subscripts. Indexes use binary addressing and direct memory access, while subscripts may require additional calculations or conversions. For performance-critical code involving repeated array access, index-based access is the preferred method.
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bluetooth
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fsquirt
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bftwiz
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btquist
B
Correct answer
Explanation
fsquirt is the Windows command-line utility to launch the Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard. The other options are not valid Windows commands for this purpose.
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control display
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display.cpl
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vga
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desk.cpl
D
Correct answer
Explanation
desk.cpl is the Control Panel applet file for Display Properties in Windows. The display settings were traditionally managed through this CPL file, while display.cpl is not a valid applet name.
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serial port
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parallel port
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USB port
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Ethernet port
A,B,C,D
Correct answer
Explanation
Serial, parallel, USB, and Ethernet ports are all fundamental communication interfaces on a computer. Serial and parallel ports are older legacy standards, while USB and Ethernet are modern interfaces used for connecting peripherals and networking respectively. Thus, all four options are correct examples of basic computer ports.
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Red
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Yellow
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White
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Green
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Blue
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All the above
F
Correct answer
Explanation
LED technology has advanced to produce light across the entire visible spectrum and beyond. LEDs are commonly available in primary colors (red, green, blue), secondary colors (yellow, orange), and white light through various methods including phosphor conversion or RGB mixing.
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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
Peripherals are hardware devices that are not part of the core computer system but are connected to it to add functionality. Examples include printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, external drives, and cameras. They are called peripheral because they are on the periphery - outside the main computer case and connected via ports or wireless connections.
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Hard Drive
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Pen Drive
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Solid State Drive
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All above
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High Definition Video
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High Definition Audio
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High Definition Video & High Definition Audio
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all above
D
Correct answer
Explanation
HDMI technology can transfer both high-definition video and high-definition audio signals simultaneously through a single cable. It supports video-only, audio-only, or combined audio/video transmission. Therefore 'all above' is correct as it covers all these capabilities.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A telephony card is a hardware component that provides the interface between telephone lines and a computer system. It processes telephone line inputs and facilitates communication with the Voice Operating System for call handling and voice processing tasks.
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IVR
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Citrix
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Mainframe
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MQ Series
A
Correct answer
Explanation
IVR (Interactive Voice Response) is the technology that allows automated interaction between a telephone caller and a computer system through voice or keypad inputs. It uses pre-recorded messages and text-to-speech technology to guide callers through menu options without human intervention. Citrix is virtualization software, Mainframe is a large computer system, and MQ Series is messaging middleware - none of these handle direct caller-computer telephone interaction.
A
Correct answer
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.