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

What is the name of the device that Case uses to interface with cyberspace in \"Neuromancer\"?

  1. Cyberdeck

  2. Neuromancer

  3. Molly Millions

  4. Armitage
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Explanation

Cyberdeck is the name of the device that Case uses to interface with cyberspace in \"Neuromancer\". It is a portable computer that allows him to access and manipulate data in the virtual world.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of video screen used in concerts?

  1. LED screen

  2. Projection screen

  3. Holographic screen

  4. Rear-projection screen
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Holographic screens are not commonly used in concerts because they are very expensive and difficult to set up.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common type of mobile application user interface gesture?

  1. Tap

  2. Swipe

  3. Pinch

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Tap, swipe, and pinch are all common types of mobile application user interface gestures.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a technique used to improve the performance of GPUs by reducing memory bandwidth requirements?

  1. Texture compression.

  2. Z-buffering.

  3. Anti-aliasing.

  4. Tessellation.
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Explanation

Texture compression is a technique used to reduce the size of texture data without significantly compromising its visual quality. By compressing textures, the GPU can store more textures in memory and reduce the amount of memory bandwidth required to access them, resulting in improved performance.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of mobile device repair?

  1. Screen replacement

  2. Battery replacement

  3. Camera replacement

  4. Software update
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Explanation

Screen replacement is the most common type of mobile device repair due to the fragility of the screens and the likelihood of them being damaged through accidental drops or impacts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of mobile device battery drain?

  1. Running too many apps at once

  2. Using high-brightness settings

  3. Playing games

  4. Enabling location services
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Playing games is not a common cause of mobile device battery drain.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a common input device used in VR games?

  1. Gamepad

  2. Keyboard and Mouse

  3. Motion Controllers

  4. Touchpad
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Motion controllers are commonly used in VR games to allow users to interact with the virtual environment through hand movements.

Multiple choice

What is the primary input device used for digital art?

  1. Mouse

  2. Keyboard

  3. Graphics tablet

  4. Scanner
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A graphics tablet is a specialized input device that allows artists to draw and paint directly onto a computer screen.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device used to improve recall in Human-Computer Interaction?

  1. Chunking information into smaller groups

  2. Using visual aids like diagrams or charts

  3. Repeating information multiple times

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Chunking information, using visual aids, and repeating information are all examples of mnemonic devices used to improve recall in Human-Computer Interaction.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a recall task in Human-Computer Interaction?

  1. Remembering a password

  2. Following a set of instructions

  3. Navigating a website without using a map

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Remembering a password, following a set of instructions, and navigating a website without using a map are all examples of recall tasks in Human-Computer Interaction.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a mnemonic device used to improve encoding in Human-Computer Interaction?

  1. Chunking information into smaller groups

  2. Using visual aids like diagrams or charts

  3. Repeating information multiple times

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Chunking information, using visual aids, and repeating information are all examples of mnemonic devices used to improve encoding in Human-Computer Interaction.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the ability of smart glasses to recognize and respond to voice commands?

  1. Voice Control

  2. Voice Recognition

  3. Speech Recognition

  4. Voice Activation
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Explanation

Smart glasses typically feature voice control capabilities, allowing users to interact with the device and its functions using spoken commands.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a major application of GPUs in the aerospace industry?

  1. Flight simulation

  2. Aircraft design

  3. Air traffic control

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

GPUs are used in a variety of applications in the aerospace industry, including flight simulation, aircraft design, and air traffic control.

Multiple choice

How are GPU manufacturers addressing the challenges of power consumption and heat generation?

  1. Developing more efficient GPU architectures

  2. Using more advanced cooling technologies

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

GPU manufacturers are addressing the challenges of power consumption and heat generation by developing more efficient GPU architectures and using more advanced cooling technologies.

Multiple choice

What are the symptoms of a failing GPU?

  1. Artifacts on the screen

  2. Random crashes

  3. Blue screens of death

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Artifacts on the screen, random crashes, and blue screens of death can all be symptoms of a failing GPU.