NATIONAL ASSESSMENT d) Rapid Application and Internet Distribution

WRITTEN TEST 6. Which of the following cable types is commonly used to connect a computer to a local area
network (LAN)?
Candidate name: a) HDMI
Unit of competency: INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS b) VGA
c) Ethernet
Qualification COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II
d) USB

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

7. Which utility is used to partition and format a hard disk drive in Windows operating
systems?
1. What is the primary function of BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in a computer system?
a) Disk Management
a) Manage communication between hardware devices
b) Task Manager
b) Control the operating system boot process
c) Control Panel
c) Allocate resources to software applications
d) Device Manager
d) Provide graphical user interface (GUI) functionality
8. In which port of a computer system would you typically connect a keyboard?
2. Which of the following storage devices offers the fastest data access speed?
a) USB
a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
b) HDMI
b) Solid State Drive (SSD)
c) Ethernet
c) Optical Drive (CD/DVD)
d) VGA
d) USB Flash Drive
9. What is the purpose of an operating system?
3. When installing a new CPU (Central Processing Unit), which of the following is essential
a) To manage hardware resources and provide a user interface
for compatibility?
b) To store and retrieve data files
a) Chipset
c) To connect computers to a network
b) Power supply wattage
d) To enhance the performance of software applications
c) Operating system version
d) RAM capacity
10. Which type of memory is volatile and loses its data when the power is turned off?
a) RAM (Random Access Memory)
4. Which component of a computer system is responsible for converting digital data into
b) ROM (Read-Only Memory)
analog signals for transmission over telephone lines?
c) Cache Memory
a) Modem
d) Virtual Memory
b) Router
c) Network Interface Card (NIC)
11. Which key is commonly used during the boot process to access the BIOS setup utility?
d) Switch
a) F2
b) F10
5.What does RAID stand for in the context of data storage?
c) Delete
a) Redundant Array of Independent Disks
d) Esc
b) Random Access Interface Device
c) Remote Authentication and Intrusion Detection
12. What is the purpose of thermal paste in computer assembly? a) Bus
a) To increase the speed of the CPU b) Star
b) To provide a secure connection between the CPU and heatsink c) Ring
c) To reduce the power consumption of the CPU d) Mesh
d) To enhance the aesthetics of the CPU cooler
19. Which file system is commonly used in Windows operating systems for formatting hard
13. Which device is responsible for converting digital signals from a computer into analog disk drives?
signals for transmission over a telephone line? a) NTFS (New Technology File System)
a) Modem b) FAT32 (File Allocation Table)
b) Router c) ext4 (Fourth Extended File System)
c) Switch d) HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus)
d) Firewall
20. Which component of a computer system is responsible for temporarily storing data and
14. Which of the following is a common form factor for desktop computer motherboards? instructions for the CPU to access quickly?
a) ATX a) RAM (Random Access Memory)
b) DDR b) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c) SATA c) Solid State Drive (SSD)
d) PCI d) Optical Drive (CD/DVD)

15. Which component of a computer system is responsible for managing power distribution to
other components?
a) Power Supply Unit (PSU) The candidate’s written test was:
b) Motherboard Satisfactory ❑ Not satisfactory ❑
c) Central Processing Unit (CPU)
d) Random Access Memory (RAM) Candidate’s signature: Date:

16. What is the purpose of the CMOS battery on a computer motherboard?

a) To provide power to the CPU Assessor’s signature: Date:
b) To store BIOS settings and maintain the system clock
c) To cool down the system components
d) To regulate voltage to the RAM

17. Which utility is used to manage installed programs and features in Windows operating
systems?
a) Control Panel
b) Device Manager
c) Task Manager
d) Disk Cleanup

18. Which type of network topology connects each device in a linear sequence?