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 GPU architecture introduced the concept of RDNA?

  1. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090

  2. ATI Radeon RX 6900 XT

  3. Intel Iris Xe Graphics

  4. AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The ATI Radeon RX 6900 XT, released in 2020, introduced the concept of RDNA.

Multiple choice

Which of these technologies is designed to reduce the power consumption of GPUs?

  1. Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS)

  2. Multi-threading

  3. Ray tracing

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

DVFS dynamically adjusts the voltage and frequency of the GPU to reduce power consumption when the GPU is not under heavy load.

Multiple choice

What is the primary role of GPUs in autonomous vehicles?

  1. Processing sensor data

  2. Generating navigation maps

  3. Controlling vehicle actuators

  4. Providing infotainment services
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

GPUs are used in autonomous vehicles to process large amounts of sensor data, such as camera images, radar data, and lidar data, in real time to generate a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle's surroundings.

Multiple choice

How do GPUs contribute to the development of electric and hybrid vehicles?

  1. Powertrain optimization

  2. Battery management

  3. Charging infrastructure planning

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

GPUs are used in the development of electric and hybrid vehicles to optimize powertrain performance, manage battery systems, plan charging infrastructure, and more, contributing to improved efficiency and range.

Multiple choice

Which personal computer was known for its innovative mouse-driven graphical user interface?

  1. Apple II

  2. IBM PC

  3. Commodore 64

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

The Macintosh, introduced by Apple in 1984, was the first personal computer to feature a mouse-driven graphical user interface.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common type of speaker used in rock music?

  1. Woofer

  2. Tweeter

  3. Midrange speaker

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

Subwoofers are not typically used in rock music because they are designed to reproduce low frequencies, which are not typically emphasized in rock music.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a common type of GPU-accelerated artificial intelligence algorithm?

  1. Deep learning

  2. Machine learning

  3. Natural language processing

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

Ray tracing is a rendering technique, not an artificial intelligence algorithm. Deep learning, machine learning, and natural language processing are all common types of GPU-accelerated artificial intelligence algorithms.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of assistive technology that can be used to help older adults with literacy?

  1. Magnifying glasses

  2. Text-to-speech software

  3. Speech-to-text software

  4. E-readers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

E-readers are not a type of assistive technology that can be used to help older adults with literacy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of port commonly found in mobile devices?

  1. USB-C

  2. Lightning

  3. 3.5mm audio jack

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

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a port commonly found in TVs, monitors, and other multimedia devices, but it is not typically found in mobile devices. USB-C, Lightning, and 3.5mm audio jack are more common ports found in mobile devices.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the device used to read Braille?

  1. Braille reader

  2. Braille display

  3. Braille embosser

  4. Braille writer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A Braille display is a device used to read Braille.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the device used to write Braille?

  1. Braille reader

  2. Braille display

  3. Braille embosser

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

A Braille writer is a device used to write Braille.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of recording device?

  1. Microphone

  2. Camera

  3. Tape recorder

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

A computer is not a recording device in the same way that a microphone, camera, or tape recorder is. A computer can be used to store and process recordings, but it cannot create them on its own.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common format for video games?

  1. PCM

  2. ADPCM

  3. MP3

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

WAV is not a common format for video games. This is because WAV is a lossless format, which means that it preserves the original quality of the audio. However, it is also a very large file format, which makes it impractical for use in video games.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the mnemonic device that uses images to represent information?

  1. Rhymes

  2. Chunking

  3. Pegword System

  4. Imagery
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Imagery involves creating mental images to represent information, making it easier to remember.

Multiple choice

Which mnemonic device involves creating a series of visual images to represent information?

  1. Acronyms

  2. Imagery

  3. Pegword System

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

Imagery involves creating a series of visual images to represent information, making it easier to remember.