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
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The slogan 'Where Information Lives' is EMC Corporation's well-known tagline. As a leading data storage and information management company, this positioning emphasizes EMC's core business of helping organizations store, protect, and manage their data. The slogan directly relates to their enterprise infrastructure products and cloud computing solutions.
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is an input-output device
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is an output device only
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is an input device only
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None of these
B
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Explanation
A dot-matrix printer is an output device only. It produces printed output by striking pins against an ink ribbon to form characters and graphics. Like all printers, it receives data from the computer and produces output on paper - it cannot function as an input device.
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RAM
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Hard DISK
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Processor
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Operating System
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Junk or grainy display with irregular lines is typically caused by faulty or loose RAM. The RAM sends video data to the display; when corrupted, it produces distorted visual output. Hard disk, processor, or operating system issues would cause different symptoms like boot failures or system crashes, not display corruption.
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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
Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is the core technology used in traditional computer monitors and television displays. It uses an electron gun to strike phosphorescent coating on the screen, creating images. CPUs, printers, and scanners use different technologies.
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Central Processing Unit
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Keyboard
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Mouse
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Monitor
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Clavier is a French word that translates to keyboard in English. In computing contexts, it specifically refers to a computer keyboard, making option B the correct answer among the given choices.
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Mouse
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Monitor
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Money
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Watch
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Montre is the French word for watch or wristwatch, referring to the timekeeping device worn on the wrist or carried as a portable accessory.
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On the desk above the keyboard.
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On the wrist rest.
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Near the keyboard at the same height or slightly above the keyboard.
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As close to the monitor as possible.
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Proper mouse positioning is near the keyboard at approximately the same height or slightly above keyboard height. This promotes neutral arm position and reduces strain. Placing it above the keyboard, on a wrist rest, or too close to the monitor are poor ergonomic practices.
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Keyboard
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Joystick
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Touchpad
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Mouse
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Joysticks were among the first computer input devices used for controlling aircraft, particularly in early flight simulators and training systems. The joystick allows precise control over aircraft movement in multiple axes. Keyboards are for text input, touchpads are cursor control devices for laptops, and mice are general pointing devices.
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type of widget in computing
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type of computer game
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box used to keep checks
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letter box
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A checkbox is a graphical user interface widget that allows users to make binary choices (selected/unselected). It's commonly used in forms and settings dialogs. The other options (computer game, box for checks, letter box) are incorrect definitions.
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My Computer
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Explorer
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Control Panel
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Task bar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The Control Panel in Windows houses icons for system settings and configuration tools including mouse, sound, display, and many other system settings. This is where users go to customize their Windows experience.
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Monitor
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Printer
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CPU
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Keyboard
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The keyboard is the primary input device used for typing text into computers. It contains alphanumeric keys, function keys, and special purpose keys (like Enter, Space, Backspace). The monitor displays output, the printer produces physical copies, and the CPU processes data - only the keyboard is designed for text input.
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Joystick
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Touch pad
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Keyboard
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Mouse
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The joystick was originally developed to control aircraft and was one of the first input devices used for aviation. Touch pads, keyboards, and mice came later and were not initially designed for aircraft control.
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Processor
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Port
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Monitor
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Program
B
Correct answer
Explanation
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a type of port/interface for connecting peripherals to computers. It's not a processor, monitor, or program - it's the physical connection point itself.
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Terminal
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PC
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Laptop
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Mainframe computers are large, high-performance systems used by organizations for bulk data processing. Users interact with mainframes through terminals (or terminal emulator software) rather than directly using PCs or laptops. The mainframe itself serves multiple terminal users concurrently.