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

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common type of travel entertainment device?

  1. Tablet

  2. Smartphone

  3. Laptop

  4. Game console
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Game consoles are not typically considered to be travel entertainment devices.

Multiple choice

Which assistive device is commonly used to magnify text and images for individuals with low vision?

  1. Screen reader

  2. Magnifying glass

  3. Braille display

  4. Talking watch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Magnifying glasses are commonly used by individuals with low vision to enlarge text and images, making them easier to see.

Multiple choice

Which assistive device allows individuals with low vision to read printed text by converting it into synthesized speech?

  1. Screen reader

  2. Magnifying glass

  3. Braille display

  4. Talking watch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Screen readers are assistive devices that read aloud the text displayed on a computer screen, enabling individuals with low vision to access digital content.

Multiple choice

Which assistive device is commonly used by individuals with low vision to navigate their surroundings?

  1. Screen reader

  2. Magnifying glass

  3. Braille display

  4. Talking watch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Talking watches are assistive devices that announce the time and other information audibly, helping individuals with low vision to tell time independently.

Multiple choice

Which assistive device allows individuals with low vision to read Braille?

  1. Screen reader

  2. Magnifying glass

  3. Braille display

  4. Talking watch
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Braille displays are assistive devices that convert digital text into Braille characters, enabling individuals with low vision to read and interact with electronic devices.

Multiple choice

Which technology is being explored for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces?

  1. Electroencephalography (EEG)

  2. Magnetoencephalography (MEG)

  3. Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Electroencephalography (EEG), Magnetoencephalography (MEG), and Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) are all technologies being explored for non-invasive brain-computer interfaces.

Multiple choice

Which interaction style allows users to directly manipulate objects on the screen using their fingers or a stylus?

  1. Command-line interface

  2. Menu-driven interface

  3. Graphical user interface

  4. Touchscreen interface
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Touchscreen interfaces allow users to interact with digital content by directly touching the screen with their fingers or a stylus.

Multiple choice

In a graphical user interface, what is the primary way for users to interact with objects on the screen?

  1. Using a mouse to click on icons

  2. Typing commands into a text field

  3. Dragging and dropping files

  4. Using a touchscreen to navigate the interface
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In a graphical user interface, users interact with objects on the screen primarily by using a mouse to click on icons.

Multiple choice

Which interaction style allows users to interact with digital content using gestures, such as swiping, pinching, and rotating?

  1. Command-line interface

  2. Menu-driven interface

  3. Graphical user interface

  4. Gesture-based interface
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Gesture-based interfaces allow users to interact with digital content using gestures, such as swiping, pinching, and rotating.

Multiple choice

Which interaction style allows users to control a computer or device using their brainwaves?

  1. Command-line interface

  2. Menu-driven interface

  3. Graphical user interface

  4. Brain-computer interface
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Brain-computer interfaces allow users to control a computer or device using their brainwaves.

Multiple choice

Which invention allows you to play games on a screen?

  1. Video game console

  2. Computer

  3. Smartphone

  4. Tablet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A video game console is a device that allows you to play games on a screen.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a notable example of a TTS system?

  1. Siri

  2. Alexa

  3. Google Assistant

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are prominent examples of TTS systems integrated into virtual assistants and smart devices, enabling natural language interaction and providing information and assistance to users.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common input port found on Smart TVs?

  1. HDMI

  2. USB

  3. VGA

  4. DVI
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

DVI is not as common as the other input ports mentioned. HDMI, USB, and VGA are more widely used for connecting external devices to Smart TVs.

Multiple choice

What is the primary input device used for digital art?

  1. Mouse

  2. Keyboard

  3. Graphics tablet

  4. Scanner
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A graphics tablet is a specialized input device that allows artists to draw and paint digitally with a stylus.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common digital art hardware device?

  1. Graphics tablet

  2. Stylus

  3. Drawing monitor

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Graphics tablet, stylus, and drawing monitor are all common digital art hardware devices used for creating and editing digital art.