SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES

INSTITUTE
OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER STUDIES

PRELI`MINARY EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: MICRO COMPUTER HARDWARE & SOFTWARE
INSTALLATIONS
A.Y.: 2024-2025 (1st Semester)

NAME: _________________________________ SCORE: _______________

YEAR & COURSE: _______________________ DATE: _________________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is an electronic device which 6. What is the primary function of

is operating under the control of the Central Processing Unit
instructions. (CPU) in a computer?
a. Central Processing Unit a. Connect peripherals
b. Computer b. Execute and interpret
c. Mini Computer instructions
d. PS5 c. Provide power to
2. This is a type of Computer that components
only sits on desks, rarely d. Store data permanently
moved. 7. Which unit within the CPU
a. Mainframe temporarily holds data during
b. Microcomputer execution?
c. Minicomputer a. Cache
d. Supercomputer b. Control Unit
3. This is a type of computer that c. Data bus
is fasted and expensive d. Registers
computer, this is only used by 8. In modern CPUs, what is the
application for molecular benefit of having multiple
chemistry, nuclear, etc. cores?
a. Mainframe a. Better multitasking and
b. Microcomputer parallel processing
c. Minicomputer b. Higher energy
d. Supercomputer consumption
4. This is a type of Computer that c. Improved heat
known as enterprise servers, it distribution
serves to distributed users and d. Larger cache memory
small servers in computing 9. Which component of the CPU is
network. responsible for performing
a. Mainframe arithmetic and logical
b. Microcomputer operations?
c. Minicomputer a. Arithmetic Logic Unit
d. Supercomputer (ALU)
5. This is a type of computer b. Cache
which has a computing power c. Control Unit
lies between other computers. d. Registers
a. Mainframe 10. What is the major characteristic
b. Microcomputer difference between HDDs and
c. Minicomputer SSDs?
d. Supercomputer a. Cost per gigabyte
b. Size

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 c. Speed of access 18. What is the primary role of the
d. Warranty period motherboard in a computer
11. Which motherboard form factor system?
is designed for compact and a. Act as the main
portable systems? communication
a. Extended ATX backbone
b. MicroATX b. Manage graphics output
c. Mini-ITX c. Provide audio effects
d. Standard ATX d. Store software
12. What does the ATX applications
motherboard form factor stand 19. Which of the following is NOT
for? a feature of a desktop CPU?
a. Advanced Tech a. Balanced power
eXecutive consumption
b. Advanced Technology b. General-purpose use
Edition c. Integration for mobile
c. Advanced Technology devices
eXpert d. Versatility in tasks
d. Advanced Technology 20. Which of the following is a
eXtended characteristic of application
13. What type of RAM is software?
commonly used for volatile a. Essential for basic
memory in personal computers? system operation
a. DRAM b. Manages hardware
b. Flash resources
c. ROM c. Runs in the foreground
d. SRAM d. Typically pre-installed
14. Which of the following is NOT on computers
a factor to consider when 21. How does cloud computing
choosing storage devices? benefit users according to recent
a. Capacity trends in software?
b. Color a. Enhances flexibility and
c. Cost scalability
d. Reliability b. Increases dependency
15. What type of storage device is on local hardware
described as having no moving c. Limits access to
parts and using flash memory? applications
a. CD d. Reduces the need for
b. External Hard Drive any online services
c. Memory Card 22. Which of the following is a
d. SSD characteristic of software?
16. In which situation is a USB a. Scalability
flash drive most commonly b. Tangibility
used? c. Portability
a. Backing up data at d. Durability
home 23. What is the primary function of
b. Data transfer between system software?
computers a. Playing multimedia
c. Installing an operating content
system b. Designing graphics
d. Storing large databases c. Writing and interpreting
17. What type of CPU is optimized code
for power efficiency and usually d. Communicating
found in laptops? between devices
a. Desktop CPU 24. How does software increase
b. Embedded CPU productivity?
c. Mobile CPU a. By automating
d. Server CPU repetitive tasks

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 b. By limiting user access b. They facilitate
c. By providing physical communication between
components the OS and hardware
d. By restricting software devices
updates c. They manage user
25. What type of interface do most interfaces.
modern operating systems use d. They organize files on a
to allow user interaction? disk.
a. Command-Line 31. Which of the following is an
Interface (CLI) example of application
b. Graphical User software?
Interface (GUI) a. Disk cleanup tools
c. Text-Based Interface b. Microsoft Word
d. Virtual Reality Interface c. Printer drivers
26. Which of the following d. Windows OS
statements accurately describes 32. Which technology trend focuses
device drivers? on reducing power
a. They are application consumption?
programs that manage a. Cloud Computing
user tasks. b. Energy Efficiency
b. They are only found in c. Integration
smartphones d. Miniaturization
c. They are unnecessary 33. Which of the following best
for system operation represents application software?
d. They enable the OS to a. Disk cleanup tools
communicate with b. Microsoft Excel
hardware devices c. Programming languages
27. What is the purpose of a d. Visual Studio
compiler? 34. What is one importance of
a. To convert code into software innovation?
machine language a. It confines application
b. To debug software code use.
c. To manage system b. It decreases hardware
resources efficiency.
d. To play audio files c. It leads to technological
28. Which of the following is NOT advancements
a type of application software? d. It penalizes users for
a. Adobe Illustrator upgrades.
b. Internet Defender 35. What trend involves combining
c. VLC Media Player multiple functions into single
d. Windows Explorer devices?
29. What role does an operating a. Energy Efficiency
system play in memory b. Integration
management? c. Miniaturization
a. It enhances graphic d. Open Source
performance 36. What is the first step in
b. It ensures all memory is troubleshooting?
used at all times a. Define the problem
c. It manages the b. Document the process
allocation and c. Identify the problem
deallocation of memory d. Test the theory
space 37. What is one symptom of a
d. It permanently stores all failing RAM module?
applications a. Application crashes
30. What role do device drivers play b. No internet connection
in a computer system? c. Overheating
a. They provide security d. Slow boot
features.

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 38. If a computer frequently crashes a. Graphics card
and shows blue screens b. Network cables and
(BSOD), what could be the connections
issue? c. Operating system
a. Faulty RAM version
b. Loose cables d. Surge protector
c. Power surges 45. Which is NOT a symptom of
d. Slow performance network connectivity problems?
39. What is a common solution for a. Intermittent
operating system errors such as connectivity
BSOD? b. No internet connection
a. Remove and reinstall c. Slow speeds
the RAM d. System lags
b. Replace the power 46. Which of the following is NOT
supply a common symptom of hard
c. Update or roll back drive failure?
drivers a. Clicking noises
d. Upgrade the cooling b. Frequent crashes
system c. Loud fan noise
40. How can you fix slow system d. Slow performance
performance caused by too 47. What might cause software
many startup programs? compatibility issues?
a. Disable unnecessary a. Faulty network drivers
startup programs b. Incompatible operating
b. Increase RAM system version
c. Replace the c. Insufficient cooling
motherboard d. Outdated graphics card
d. Upgrade the hard drive 48. Which of the following is NOT
41. Which of the following is NOT a cause of file corruption?
a recommended troubleshooting a. Disk errors
tip for software issues? b. Improper shutdowns
a. Perform regular updates c. Outdated drivers
b. Replace the d. Software bugs
motherboard 49. What is the main function of an
c. Restart the system oscilloscope?
d. Use diagnostic tools a. Analyze network traffic
42. What could be a possible cause b. Clean soldering iron
of overheating in a computer? tips
a. Corrupt boot files c. Measure voltage and
b. Dust buildup current
c. Faulty power supply d. Visualize electrical
d. Outdated drivers signals
43. What might cause a computer to 50. Why don’t Computers like
fail during the boot process? outdoor activities?
a. Corrupt boot files a. They can’t handle the
b. Incompatible RAM cloud
c. Insufficient cooling b. They get lost without
d. Outdated application GPS
44. When troubleshooting network c. They overheat in the
connectivity problems, what is sun
the first thing you should check?

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Kenji Rilley A. Uy Alette Lyka S. Manzanero, MSIT Ester C. Apao, PhD*

Instructor Program Chair College Dean

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