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.
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Computer Hardware Devices Questions
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Monitor
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Mouse
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Speaker
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A mouse is an input device used to interact with the computer's graphical user interface by pointing and clicking. Monitors and speakers are output devices that provide visual and auditory information to the user. Input devices are essential for providing data and control signals to the computer.
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Joystick
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Monitor
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Keyboard
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A monitor is an output device that displays visual information from the computer to the user. Joysticks and keyboards are input devices used to send commands or data into the system. Therefore, the monitor is the correct choice for displaying results.
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monitor
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printer
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speaker
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
A Daisy Wheel printer is a type of impact printer that uses a circular disk with characters on spokes, resembling a daisy. When a character is struck against an inked ribbon, it leaves an impression on the paper. This technology was common in the 1970s and 80s for producing letter-quality text.
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Demand transfer mode
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Block transfer mode
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Single transfer mode
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Flyby DMA transfer
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Fetch-and-deposit DMA transfer
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In this transfer mode, the DMA controller performs DMA transfers at the fastest possible rate as long as the I/O device asserts its DMA request.
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Light pen
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Touch screen
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Mouse
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Router
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A mouse is a pointing device used to move a cursor and provide input on a screen.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
LPT stands for Line Print Terminal, which was the standard parallel port used for connecting printers to computers before USB became the universal standard.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
LPT (Line Print Terminal) ports were the standard parallel ports used for connecting printers to computers before the widespread adoption of USB.
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Email
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Fax
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Infrared
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Both (2) and (3)
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Bluetooth
C
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Explanation
Email, fax and bluetooth are used to send a copy of a document to other people. Infrared is not used.
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vibrating disk
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dial tone
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tiny microphone
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storage device
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A traditional telephone receiver contains a diaphragm, which is a thin disk that vibrates in response to electrical signals to reproduce sound waves.
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notebook computers
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cellular telephones
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digital scanners
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personal digital assistants
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Notebooks, cell phones, and PDAs are all computing devices capable of processing data. A digital scanner is an input device used to digitize images or documents, but it does not perform general-purpose computing tasks itself.
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punched card
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paddle
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magnetic tape
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magnetic disk
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In early computing and gaming contexts, a paddle controller was a common input device that functioned similarly to a joystick or dial for controlling movement.
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Codomain
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Collator
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Cartridge
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Digitizer
B
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Explanation
A collator is a machine used in historical data processing to merge or compare decks of punched cards.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Computer Input Microfilm (CIM) is a technology used to convert microfilm or microfiche images into digital data. It is the inverse process of Computer Output Microfilm (COM).
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Modem
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Mother board
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Key pad
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Mouse
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A modem (modulator-demodulator) is a hardware device that connects a computer to a telephone line or cable line to allow data transmission.
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Hard Disk Drive
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CD - Rom
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Printer
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Scanner
C
Correct answer
Explanation
A cartridge is a replaceable unit used in printers to hold ink or toner. It is a standard peripheral component for printing devices.