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Information Booklet cum Syllabus

of

CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance

Technician) ‘O’ Level Course

Revision-III

March 2023

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

An Autonomous Scientific Society under
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India
NIELIT Bhawan,
Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket, Institutional Area, Sector-8,
Dwarka, New Delhi-110077,
Helpline No. (Toll Free) – 1800116511
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CONTENTS
Sl. No. TITLE PAGE NO.
1 About The Revised Syllabus 3
2 NIELIT 3
3 Objective of Course 4
4 CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level Course 5
5 Practical 6
6 Improvement 6
7 Project 6
Credit Scheme For CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O
8 9
Level Course
9 Examination Pattern 9
10 Award of Certificate 12
11 Registration 12
12 Re - Registration 13
13 Hardware Requirement & Software Requirement 14
14 Syllabus of Basics of Computer Hardware (CHMT1-R3) 15
15 Syllabus of Basics of Peripherals and Data Storage Devices (CHMT2-R3) 19
16 Syllabus of Computer Networking and Hardware (CHMT3-R3) 22
17 Syllabus of Working and Maintenance of Computer System (CHMT4-R3) 26
18 Syllabus of Employability Skills( CHMT-ES-R3) 31
19 Sample Practical Assignments 32
19.1 CHMT1-R3 Basics of Computer Hardware 32
19.2 CHMT2-R3 Peripherals and Data Storage Devices 33
19.3 CHMT3-R3 Computer Networking and Hardware 34
19.4 CHMT4-R3 Working and Maintenance of Computer Systems 35
20 Sample Question Paper: Basics of Computer Hardware (CHMT1-R3) 37
21 Sample Question Paper: Peripherals and Data Storage Devices (CHMT2-R3) 57
22 Sample Question Paper: Computer Networking and Hardware (CHMT3-R3) 77
Sample Question paper: Working and Maintenance of Computer Systems
23 91
(CHMT4-R3)
24 Sample Question paper: Employability Skills 108

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1. About the Revised Syllabus

The second revised version of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level
course in Computer Hardware Maintenance syllabus came into effect in August 2015
examinations. Since then, much advancement has been observed in the area of Information
Technology and Computer Hardware. The need of industry has also changed with the
availability of new and advanced technologies. With the advancement in technologies, the
hardware selected jobs have also changed. This also has led to change in job profile. Different
job roles require different skills. Moreover, the digital initiatives taken by Government have
also changed the way the business is taking place these days. These factors have led to bringing
the revision in syllabus of CHM-O Level course.
This document presents the third revised version of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance
Technician) O Level course in Computer Hardware Maintenance syllabus, which becomes
effective for teaching with effect from its notification. The syllabus of CHMT (Computer
Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level course is designed to enhance the skills of
students so as to get job or enable them to be entrepreneur. The self-learning approach is built
into the syllabus enabling the learners to update themselves on the changing hardware scenario
in their area of work. The syllabus has been designed to meet the skills required for various IT
job roles.

2. NIELIT
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, NIELIT, (Erstwhile DOEACC
Society) is an autonomous scientific society of the Ministry of Electronics & Information
Technology, Government of India. The Society is registered under the Societies Registration
Act, 1860. NIELIT was set up to carry out Human Resource Development and related
activities in the area of Information, Electronics & Communications Technology (IECT).
NIELIT is engaged both in Formal & Non-Formal Education in the area of IECT besides
development of industry-oriented quality education and training programmes in the state-of-
the-art areas. NIELIT has endeavoured to establish standards to be the country’s premier
institution for Examination and Certification in the field of IECT. It is also one of the National
Examination Body, which accredits institutes/organizations for conducting courses in IT and
Electronics in the non-formal sector.

Over the last three decades, NIELIT has acquired very good expertise in IT training through
its wide repertoire of courses. These courses are as under.
⮚ ‘O’ Level
⮚ ‘A’ Level
⮚ ‘B’ Level
⮚ ‘C’ Level
⮚ Digital Literacy Courses
o ACC (Awareness in Computer Concepts)
o BCC (Basic Computer Course)
o CCC (Course on Computer Concepts)

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o CCC+ (Course on Computer Concepts Plus)

o Expert Computer Course
At present, NIELIT is operating from offices located at Itanagar, Pasighat, Tezu, Guwahati,
Jorhat, Dibrugarh, Silchar, Kokrajhar, Majuli, Tezpur, Patna "Alawalpur (Saksharta
Kendra)", "Lakhanpur (Saksharta Kendra)", Chandigarh, Delhi, Daman, Kurukshetra,
Shimla, Mandi, Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Kargil, Ranchi, Calicut, Aurangabad, Imphal,
Churachandpur, Senapati, Shillong, Tura, Aizawl, Lunglei, Kohima, Chuchuyimlang,
Dimapur, Bhubaneswar, Ropar, Ajmer, Pali, Gangtok, Chennai, Agartala, Gorakhpur,
Lucknow, Haridwar, Kolkata with its Headquarters at New Delhi. It is also well networked
throughout India with the presence of about 900+ accredited institutes. The Headquarters is
situated at NIELIT Bhawan, Plot No. 3, PSP Pocket, Institutional Area, Sector 8, Dwarka,
New Delhi – 110 077.

3. Objective of Computer Hardware Maintenance Course

The objective of the Scheme is to generate skilled manpower in the area of Computer
Hardware, Networking and Electronics at the national level by utilizing the facilities and
infrastructure available with the institutions/organizations in the non-formal sector. NIELIT
is managed and administered by a Governing Council which consists of eminent
academicians and professionals from IT and Electronics industries. Minister for Electronics
& Information Technology, Government of India, is the Chairman of the Governing Council.
The Director General is the Chief Executive Officer of the Society and manages day to day
affairs of the Society. Manifold functions of this Scheme are:

i. Accreditation
ii. Registration
iii. Examination
iv. Certification

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4. CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level Course

4.1 Objective of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level
Course
The objective of this course is to equip a student with necessary skills as per following job
role based on specialisation attained.
i. Computer Hardware Technician
ii. Computer Networking Technician
iii. Office Automation Maintenance and Technical Support Technician
iv. Customer Care Support Technician

4.2 Structure of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician)

O Level Course
The revised syllabus (Revision III) of CHMT (‘O’ Level) course consists of four
compulsory theory modules, one practical and one project. The structure of the CHMT
(Computer Hardware Maintenance-Technician) O-Level syllabus is indicated below: -

Learning
Learning Hours Total
Module/Practi
Module Hours (Practical/ Learning
cal Code
(Theory) Tutorials/ Hours
Project)
CHMT1-R3 Basics of Computer Hardware 45 75 120
CHMT2-R3 Peripherals and Data Storage Devices 45 75 120
CHMT3-R3 Computer Networking and Hardware 45 75 120
Working and Maintenance of 45 75
CHMT4-R3 120
Computer System
CHMT-PR1-
R3, CHMT –
4 Practical’s will be based on each
PR2-R3,
module i.e. CHMT1-R3, CHMT2- - - -
CHMT –PR3-
R3, CHMT3-R3 and CHMT4-R3
R3, CHMT –
PR4-R3
Sub-total 180 300 480
CHMT-PJ1-R3 Project 60 60
CHMT-ES-R3 Employability Skills 60 60
Total 600

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4.3 Duration of the Course

The duration of the CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level course
is 600 learning hours and the minimum period to cover contents is one year for candidates
undergoing CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance-Technician) O Level after 10+2 or
equivalent qualifications (mentioned in para -11.1) and six months for candidates
undergoing ‘O’ Level after Graduation.

5 Practical
The students have to devote time allotted to each module of the course for the practical
sessions. Practical assignments have been worked out for each theory module. The 4
Practical examinations will be on the syllabi CHMT1-R3, CHMT2-R3, CHMT3-R3 and
CHMT4-R3 modules of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level
course.

6 Improvement
The candidates are allowed to improve his/her grade in one subject immediately after
clearing all the theory papers (immediate to last examination where the candidate has cleared
his/her last paper).

7 Project
CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level courses has a project as an
important component. The project is carried out by the student under guidance and support
of faculty and management of Institute /Organization where the student is undergoing
training. It is felt that such a project provides an opportunity to the student to apply his / her
knowledge and skills to know hardware components, problem and troubleshooting. The
project should be given utmost importance and priority both by the students as well as
institution faculty / management in respect of its identification, planning and
implementation. Preferably, students are to complete project work at industry premises.
7.1 Objective of the Project
The objective of the project is to give the students additional hands-on experience in
solving a real-life problem by applying knowledge and skills gained on completion of
theory papers in a course at a given Level. The project also helps the students to realize the
importance of resource and time management, ownership of tasks towards deliverables,
innovation and efficiency in task management apart from presentation skills. It also
provides a good opportunity for students to build, enhance and sustain high levels of
professional conduct and performance and evolves a problem solver frame of mind in the
students. It is also felt that taking up the project by a student prepares him/her for a job in
the industry and elsewhere.

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7.2 Project Submission

The student undergoing the course CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician)
O-Level Course has to submit a project in order to be CHMT (Computer Hardware
Maintenance Technician) O Level certified. The project should be original and relevant to
the industry. The project should not be a copy of existing material from any other source.
The Learners (Students) are expected to carry out a project successfully and submit the
project certificate in the prescribed format from the head of the institute running the
accredited course or the organization of which the learner is an employee. Performa of the
Project Completion Certificate is given on the next page

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Performa of the Project Completion Certificate

This is to certify that the Project work done by

Mr./Ms.__________________________ (NIELIT Registration No.___________) in
partial fulfilment of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance-Technician) O Level
Course Examination at ___________________________ has been found satisfactory.

This report has not been submitted for any other examination and does not form
part of any other course undergone by the candidate.

Signature
Name:
(By Head of the Institution) with PROV
No. /FULL No.)
Or
Signature
(Name of Head of the Organization /
Division)
Division:
Organization Name:
Address:

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8 Credit Scheme for CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance

Technician) O Level Course

8.1 Calculation of Credits

Credit calculation based on NCVET guidelines i.e. 1 credit of 30hrs (both theory & practical’s)
is as under -
Sr Module Module Name No. of No. of Theory Practical Total
. Code Lecture Tutorial/ Credits Credits Credits
No Theory Practical
. Hours /Project
Hours
(A) (B) (C=(A)/ (D=((B)/ 30) (E=(C ) +
30) (D))
1. CHMT1-R3 Basics of Computer 45 75 1.5 2.5 4
Hardware
2. CHMT2-R3 Peripherals and 45 75 1.5 2.5 4
Data Storage
Devices
3. CHMT3-R3 Computer 45 75 1.5 2.5 4
Networking and
Hardware
4. CHMT4-R3 Working and 45 75 1.5 2.5 4
Maintenance of
Computer System
5. CHMT-PJ1- Project 60 2
R3
6. CHMT-ES- Employability 60 * * *
R3 Skills
Total Credits 18

*Credit is not applicable for the Employability skills

9 Examination Pattern
The first examination with the revised syllabus will be held as per the notification issued by
NIELIT in this regard. Dates for the various activities related to examinations will be
announced on NIELIT website, well in advance of the examinations.
Laboratory/ Practical work will be conducted at Institutions/organizations, which are running
the course. NIELIT will be responsible for holding the examination for the theory and practical
both for the students from Accredited Centres. The accredited institutes are obliged to facilitate
the conduct of Practical Examinations and arrange infrastructure, support of its faculty and
staff for the conduct of Practical Examination at their Centre. Only practical fees as decided

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from time to time by NIELIT are payable and institutes are not allowed to charge any fee from
the candidates for facilitating the practical examination separately.

9.1 The examination pattern of each module/paper is tabulated below:

Min. Weightage in
Mode of No. of Pattern of Max. Pass Final Total per
Examination
Duration ExaminationQuestions Question Marks paper/Module
Marks
Online /
Theory 2 Hours 100 MCQ 100 33% 60%
OMR
Lab Session / Demonstration 80
Practical & Viva 3 Hours 3/4 33% 40%
Online Viva 20
Minimum Pass Percentage is 50% of total weightage (Theory + Practical) in each module

9.2 Minimum and Maximum Marks Matrix is as under:

Title of Theory Practical Module Marks
Component and Marks Marks (60% of Theory
Identification Marks+
40% of Practical
Marks)
Min Max Min Max Min Max
CHMT1-R3:
Basics of Computer
1 Hardware 33 100 33 100 50 100

CHMT2-R3:
2
Peripherals and Data 33 100 33 100 50 100
Storage Devices
CHMT3-R3:
Computer
3 Networking and 33 100 33 100 50 100
Hardware

CHMT4-R3:
Working and
4 33 100 33 100 50 100
Maintenance of
Computer System

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CHMT PJ1-R3: Project completion certificate is required to qualify CHMT-O

6
Project level
Employability Skills Employability Skills qualifying certificate is required to qualify
7
CHMT-O level
Maximum Marks in the level 400
Note: -Question paper for Employability Skills will be of 100 marks (objective type), candidate
is required to score at least 50% marks to qualify the paper, however, these marks will not be
considered while calculating the pass percentage of the course.
9.3. The qualification matrix for each module/paper is:
Theory Practical Result Re-appear

Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying NA

criteria) criteria) 50% criteria)
Pass (Qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying 33% Fail (Not qualifying Need to re-appear
criteria) criteria) 50% criteria) in both theory and
practical.
Pass (Qualifying 33% Fail (Not qualifying Qualifying 50% -do-
criteria) 33% criteria) criteria, but Fail
Fail (Not qualifying 33% Pass (Qualifying 33% Qualifying 50% -do-
criteria) criteria) criteria, but Fail
Fail (Not qualifying 33% Fail (Not qualifying Fail -do-
criteria) 33% criteria)
Absent Pass / Fail (as per 33% Fail -do-
(Zero marks would be qualifying criteria)
awarded)
Pass/Fail Absent Fail -do
(as per 33% qualifying (Zero marks would be
criteria) awarded)

9.4. There would be no negative marking in theory examination.

9.5. The marks will be translated into grades, while communicating results to the
candidates. No rounding takes place in the calculation of grades. The gradation structure is
as given-

Pass Percentage Grade

Failed (<50) F
>= 50% to < 55% D

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>= 55% to < 65% C

>= 65% to < 75% B
>= 75% to < 85% A
>=85% S

9.6. The candidates would be required to apply for the examinations at the online portal as
per the existing procedure.
9.7. The candidates would be issued separate Admit Cards for appearing in Theory and
Practical Examinations.
9.8. The candidates would be issued other examination related instructions/guidelines along
with the Admit Card.
10. Award of Certificates
The students would be eligible for the award of CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance-
Technician) O Level certificate on successfully qualifying the Theory/practical
Examinations of all modules, Employability Skills and the Project. The CHMT (Computer
Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level course is currently aligned at NSQF (National
Skill Qualifications Framework) level 4.

11. Registration
Registration is a pre-requisite for appearing in CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance
Technician) O Level examinations. A candidate can register at only one level at a time to
appear for the examination. Registration is only for candidates and not for institutes.
Candidate has to register with NIELIT through online portal.

11.1 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for registration at CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance
Technician) O Level are as follows:
11.1.1 Students from Institutes conducting accredited courses:
12th Pass
Or
10th + 2 Years ITI Certificate in relevant field
Or
10th + 1 Year ITI Certificate with one year of experience post qualification in the relevant field.
Or

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Successful completion of the second year of a Government recognized polytechnic engineering

diploma course after class 10, Training of CHMT ‘O’ Level course concurrently during the third
year of the said 3 years Polytechnic engineering diploma course. The certificate of CHMT ‘O’
level will be awarded only after successful completion of the polytechnic engineering diploma.
Or
NSQF Level 3 Certified with 2 Years of experience.
For getting registered, a candidate fulfilling the eligibility criteria should apply online
through NIELIT portal. Registration fee is also to be paid online. Registration fee once
paid is not reimbursable or adjustable against any other payment.

Registration Application can be submitted online throughout the year, however cut off
dates are specified below for submitting Registration Application for each Examinations
Cycle for the convenience of processing and allotting Registration Numbers.

For January Exam Cycle

Cut-off date for Institute candidates Institute Cut-off date for

Sr. N. Level
online payment

1 O 30th Sept. 7th Oct.

For July Exam Cycle

Cut-off date for Institute candidates Institute Cut-off date for

Sr. N. Level
online payment
1 O 31st March 7th April

Once registered at a particular level, the registration is valid for ten consecutive
examinations for CHMT (Computer Hardware Maintenance Technician) O Level,
reckoned from the specific examination as indicated in the Registration allocation letter
issued to the candidates.

Registration, by itself, does not entitle a candidate to appear for an examination at the Level
concerned, unless all conditions, stipulated in the examination application form, and in any
other notification, relevant to the examination are fulfilled by the candidate.
12. Re-registration
Candidates who are not able to clear the level within the validity period of initial
registration, are allowed to re-register once, at the same level for another full term i.e. 5
years to clear the leftover papers by submitting filled in Registration application and full
Registration fee within one year of the expiry of the validity period of existing Registration.
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13. Hardware & Software Requirement

Table1: Hardware Requirement

S.NO. List of Computer Hardware Component and Trainer Kit
1 Desk Top Trainer Kit
2 Laptop Trainer Kit
3 Keyboard, Wireless Keyboard, Optical Mouse Trainer Kit
4 Dot Matrix Printer Trainer Kit
5 Ink-Jet Printer trainer Kit
6 Laser Printer Trainer Kit
7 All-In-One MFD (Multi-Function Device) Trainer Kit
8 Hub, Bridge, Switch, Router, Gateway Trainer Kit
9 Computer Network Cables Display Board
10 Function Generator
11 Bread Board and Power Supply
12 Variable Power Supply (0-15Volt, 2Amp)
13 Transformer Input-230V, 50Hzs, Output 9-0-9Volt
14 IC 741, IC7805, IC7404, IC7408, IC7432, IC7486, IC7400, IC74LS02, IC74266,
IC74153, IC74139, IC74LS669, IC74LS194
15 Digital Multi-Meter
16 Soldering Station
17 Electronic Tool Kit Set
18 Digital Oscilloscope

Table2: Software Requirement

S. No. List of Software’s
01 Linux OS – Ubuntu (Desk Top and Server )
02 PC Diagnostic Software – PC Doctor
03 Microsoft Windows Server – Latest Edition Windows 2000 Onwards
04 Microsoft OS – Latest Edition Windows 10 Onwards

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14. Syllabus of Basics of Computer Hardware (CHMT1-R3)

14.1 Introduction

The module is designed to equip a student in gaining knowledge of Basics of Hardware

used in Computers for professional as well as day to day use. It provides theoretical and
practical in depth knowledge of various Computer Hardware and its components viz.
Power Supply, Motherboard, Memories and I/O ports.

14.2 Objectives

After completing the module, the incumbent will be able to:

➢ Acquire confidence in identification of various hardware components viz. Power

Supply, Motherboard, Memories and I/O ports.

⮚ Well versed in Installation and Troubleshooting of Power Supply.

⮚ Acquire knowledge of Motherboard, Form Factor, and in Depth analysis of
Mother Board & its Reliability.
⮚ Acquire knowledge in basic Principle and Operation of Primary and Secondary
Memory.
⮚ Acquire knowledge of Physical Identification and Working of Intel and AMD
Chipset.
⮚ Acquire knowledge of Bus Definition and Physical Identification and
Applications of Ports and Buses on Motherboard.
14.3 Duration

120urs - (Theory: 45 hrs + Practical: 75 hrs)

14.4 Outline of Module

Module Unit Duration Durati Learning Objectives

(Theory) in on
Hours (Practi
cal) in
Hours

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1. Power 10 25 After completion of this unit of module,

Supplies the Learner will be able to
● Know Basic Principles of Power
Supplies.
● Get familiar with Connectors of power
supply.
● Well Versed in Assembling,
Installation, Fault Analysis and
Troubleshooting of
2. Mother Board 15 20 After completion of this unit of module,
the Learner will be able to
● Get familiar with various types of
motherboard used in computers.
● Acquire knowledge of Motherboard
basics.
● Well versed in practical identification
and troubleshooting of Mother Board-
CPU Socket, Integrated Peripherals,
Card Slots, CPU Fan Connector, and
other components attached to Mother
Board.
3. Chipset 5 10 After completion of this unit of module,
the Learner will be able to
● Know working of Chipset.
● Physically Identify and various chipset
available and technology
advancement.
● Knowledge of chipset slot and socket
4. Primary and 10 15 After completion of this unit of module,
Secondary the Learner will be able to
Memories ● Get familiar with Memories and their
types.
● Physical Identification of Primary and
Secondary Memories.
● Learn about Virtual Memories, USB
Flash Drive, DVD,CD etc.
5. Buses & I/O 5 10 After completion of this unit of module,
Ports the Learner will be able to
● Identify various connecting ports used
in desktop/laptop
● Physically identify types of Ports and
Buses on the Motherboard.

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14.5 Marks Distribution

Module Unit Written Marks (Max.)

1. Power Supplies 20
2. Mother Board 25
3. Chipset 20
4. Primary and Secondary Memories 20
5. Buses & I/O Ports 15
Total 100

14.6 Detailed Syllabus

(i) Power Supplies

Study and Application of Capacitor, Resistance, Diode, Zener Diode, Transistor,

MOSFET, Introduction to Operation Amplifier IC 741 and its application as
Comparators, Basic Principles and Operation of Power Supplies - Unregulated,
Regulated, Linearly Regulated, Switched, Split Power Supply, Switching Supply
and its Comparison w.r.t. Size, Weight, Input Voltage and Current Range and
Output Voltage, Efficiency, Circuit Complexity, Applications and Cost, Power
Supply Assembling and Installation, Flow Chart Preparation for Fault and
Troubleshooting of Power Supply, Introduction to Power Supply Filter and Heat
Sink

(ii) Motherboard

Motherboard Definition, Study of Motherboard Form Factor – ATX, Micro-ATX,

Flex ATX, ITX and Mini-ITX, Processor Socket Definition, Processor Slots
Definition, its Type – Ball-Grid Array and Pin Grid Array, Study of Motherboard
Components – I/O Chip, ROM BIOS, Single In Line Memory Module, Dual In
Line Memory Module, Rambus In Line Memory Module (SIMM/DIMM/RIMM)
Sockets, Instruction Set Architecture (ISA)/Peripheral Component Interconnect
(PCI)/Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Bus Slots, CMOS Battery, Study of
Motherboard Integrated Connectors – Audio, Video, Network Interface Card
(NIC), Small Computer System Interface (SCSI),Audio Modem Raiser (AMR),
Communication and Networking Raiser (CNR)

(iii) Chipset

Chipset Definition, Study of Northbridge and Southbridge Chipset Architecture,

Study of Intel Chipset for Processor Socket LGA2066 and LGA1200, Study of
AMD Chipset for Processor Socket SP3r2 and SP3r3.

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(iv) Primary and Secondary Memories

Basic Principle and Operation of Memory, How Data Organization and

Representation is done in Memories, Comparison between Volatile and Non-
Volatile Memories and its Examples, Definition of Primary Memory and
Secondary Memory, Working of RAM, ROM, Processor Register, Processor
Cache, Virtual Memory, DDR2, DDR3, EPROM, EEPROM and Video Memory
Secondary Memory – Working of HDD, SSD, SSHD, Optical Storage - Blue Ray,
DVD, CD.

(v) Buses & I/O Ports

Bus Definition, System and I/O Bus, its Types, Operation and Applications, Port
Definition, Operations, Applications and its types - External and Internal Ports,
Operation and Application of Parallel (LPT) and Serial Port (COM), Operation
and Applications of Address, Data and Control Bus.

14.7 Reference Books/Study Material

1. Book Title : Upgrading and Repairing PCs

Author : Scott Mueller
Edition : 22nd Edition
Publisher : Que

2. Book Title : Modern Computer Hardware Course

Author : Lotia Manahar
Publisher : B P B Publications

3. Book Title : Computer Hardware

Author : Hing Lown
Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right
Material of Author)

4. Book Title : Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Lab

Guide: (Understand, Repair, Upgrade and do
troubleshooting your computer (PC's) yourselves)
Author : G. Ganesh Shashidhar
Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right
Material of Author)

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15. Syllabus of Peripherals and Data Storage Devices (CHMT2-R3)

15.1 Introduction to Module

This module is designed to equip incumbent with the knowledge, working and
operations of various peripherals like Mouse, Keyboard, Printers and Display devices,
its types. This module also provides understanding of peripherals connections with
computer motherboard etc. This module also focusing on enhancing the soft skill,
innovative thinking stress and problem management.

15.2 Objective
After completing the module, the incumbent will be able to:
⮚ Understand difference between input and output devices.
⮚ Understand operation, assembly and Disassembly of Impact and Non-Impact
Printers etc along with general trouble shooting.
⮚ Understand operation of various Electronic Display, System like Electronic
Paper, LED Display, LCD Display, Flexible Display, Plasma Display etc.
⮚ Understand diagnostic tools for problem shooting like Sys-Internals Suite,
System Information for Windows (SIW) etc.
⮚ Develop soft skills for understanding oneself, problem, stress and emotion
management and development of leadership quality.

15.3 Duration
120 Hours - (Theory: 45 hrs + Practical: 75 hrs)

15.4 Outline of Module

Module Unit Duration Durati Learning Objectives
(Theory) on
in Hours (Pract
ical)
in
Hours
1. Mouse, Key 10 25 After completing this unit, Learner
Board, Printers will be able to
● Know the types of Peripheral
Devices.
● Know the Working of
Peripherals Devices and
application.

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● Well versed in troubleshooting

and identification of
Components-Printers, Mouse,
Keyboards.
2. Display Devices 15 25 After completing this unit, learner
and Data will be able to
Storage Devices ● Learn Various Display types
and its operation.
● Understand working of LED,
LCD, TFT. Plasma, Quantum
Dot Flexible and Rollable
Display.
● Online Data Storage
● Offline Data Storage
● Troubleshoot Display & Data
Storage Devices
3. System 20 25 After Completion of this unit
Diagnostic learner will be able to learn
Tools ● How to trouble shoot
Computer hardware problems
through software diagnostic
tools
● Identification of faulty
components and finally its
rectification.
15.5 Marks Distribution
Module Unit Written Marks (Max.)
1 Mouse, Key Board, Printers 25
2 Display Devices & Data Storage Devices 40
3 Diagnostic Tools 35
Total 100
15.6 Detailed Syllabus
(i) Mouse, Key Board, Printers
Study of Basic Principle, Construction and Operation of wired and wireless Optical
Mouse, wired and wireless Keyboard, Study of Printers types, principle,
Construction, Operation and Application of Impact Printers – Dot Matrix and Line
Printers, Non-Impact Printers - Inkjet, Laser and Multi-Function Printers.
(ii) Display Devices & Data Storage Devices
Display types and Operations of Electroluminescent Display, Electronic Paper
Display, LED Display, LCD Display, TFT LCD Display, Plasma Display,

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Quantum Dot Display, Flexible Display and Rollable Display. Data Storage
Devices features - Volatility, Accessibility, Mutability and Addressability Online
Data Storage – Cloud Storage – Google Drive, Flicker and Microsoft Sky Drive,
Offline Data Storage – RAID, USB Flash Drive, Memory Card and Memory Stick.
Troubleshooting of Display & Data Storage Devices.

(iii) System Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tools Definition, Application of Windows OS Diagnostic Tools for Task
Scheduler, Event Viewer, Shared Folder, Disk Management Services, Memory
Diagnostic, Windows Defender, Windows OS Diagnostic Command for Resource,
Performance and Memory – perfmon, perfmon /report and mdsched, Linux OS
Diagnostic Command – htop, vmstat, iotop ,lscpu, hwinfo, lspci, lsscsi, lsusb, lsblk,
fdisk and free.

15.7 Reference Books/Study Material

1. Book Title : Upgrading and Repairing PCs
Author : Scott Mueller
Edition : 22nd Edition
Publisher : Que

2. Book Title : Modern Computer Hardware Course

Author : Lotia Manahar
Publisher : B P B Publications

3. Book Title : Computer Hardware

Author : Hing Lown
Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right Material
of Author)

4. Book Title : Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Lab

Guide:
(Understand, Repair, Upgrade and do troubleshooting your computer (PC's)
yourselves)
Author : G. Ganesh Shashidhar
Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right Material
of Author)
Book Title : Personality Development and Soft Skill
Author : Barun K. Mitra
Publisher : Oxford University Press, 2nd Edition

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16. Syllabus of Computer Networking and Hardware (CHMT3-R3)

16.1 Introduction to Module
This module acquaint learner firstly with the Networking Hardware Devices like switch, Hub,
Router, Bridges, RJ45 Connectors and their operations. Then learner studies Internet
Architecture, OSI and TCP/IP Layer, WWW, Network Topology, Channel Access Protocol,
Network Traffic and networking devices needed when designing and implementing a LAN.
This module also introduces the wireless architecture like Bluetooth and gives hand on
practice as how to establish a Wired and Wireless LAN in a professional manner. At the end
Network diagnostic tools and command are introduced to handle and trouble shoot the
Computer Networking problems.

16.2 Objectives
The objectives of this module are to make the learners understand basics of networking and
hardware concepts like wires, cables, router, switches, Internet Architecture, OSI and TCP/IP,
Bluetooth, Network Diagnostic Commands etc.
After completion of the module, the learner is expected to analyse the real life problem of
establishing and troubleshooting Computer Networking either wired or wireless. The main
emphasis of this module is to have sound knowledge of the Computer Hardware Networking
Devices so that the learner will be able to establish Computer Networking in professional
manner and also to trouble shoot.
➢ Know the various Network Hardware Devices
➢ Understand Internet & its uses
➢ Know about the Bluetooth Architecture, Protocols, Operation and
Applications.
➢ Know how to Establishment of Computer Network
➢ Diagnose network problem using various Network Software and commands.

16.3 Duration
120hrs - (Theory: 45 hrs + Practical: 75 hrs)

16.4 Outline of Module

Module Unit Duration Duration Learning Objectives
(Theory) (Practical)
in Hours in Hours

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1. Network 15 30 After completion of this unit of

Hardware module, Learner will be able to
Devices • Understand the Computer
Networking Hardware Devices
• Practically use Networking
Devices
2. Internet 20 20 After completion of this unit of
module, Learner will be able to
• Understand the Internet
Architecture
• Understand OSI, TCP/IP
• Understand Network Topology
• Understand WWW and it’s working.
3.Bluetooth 5 15 After completion of this unit of
and Wireless module, Learner will be able to
Networking • Understand Bluetooth
Architecture – PICONET and
SCATTEMET
• Bluetooth Layers
• Establish Bluetooth Personal Area
Network its operation and
applications.
• WLAN its types and Architecture
4.Networking 5 10 After completion of this unit of
Diagnostic module, candidate will be able to
Tools • Run Network Diagnostic
Command
• Run Network Diagnostic Software
• Able to troubleshoot Network
problems

16.5 Marks Distribution

Module Unit Written Marks (Max.)

Network Hardware Devices 30

Internet 25
Bluetooth and Wireless Networking 30
Networking Diagnostic Tools 15
Total 100

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16.6 Detailed Syllabus

(i) Network Hardware Devices

Introduction to Data Communication and Simplex, Half Duplex and Full Duplex
Communication, Operation and Applications of Copper Wire, Aluminium Wire,
Core Cable Wire (DC or Single Phase AC) and 4 Core Wire (3 Phase AC), Wires
Gauge and Labelling, Operation and Application of Cables - Twisted Pair
(Shielded and Non Shielded), Coaxial Cable (Thicknet and Thinnet), Optical
Fiber Cables (Single and Multi-Mode), Operation and Application of Network
Hardware Devices - NIC Card, Hub, Switches, Routers, Access Point, Modem
and Gateway, Troubleshooting Fault Tree for Network Hardware Devices.

(ii) Internet
Definition Architecture and Working of Internet, World Wide Web (www),
Internet Service Provider (ISP), Introduction of OSI and TCP/IP Model, TCP/IP,
Detail Study of Network Application Layer – Architecture (Client-Server and Peer
to Peer), Functions (Identifying Communication Partners, Determining Resource
Availability, Synchronizing Communication), Services of Application Layer
(NVT, FTAM, Addressing, Mail Services, Directory Services)Protocols in
Application Layers (Telnet, FTP, TFTP, NFS, SMTP, LPD, X Windows, SNMP,
DNS and DHCP with Command Practice), Detail Study of, IPv4, IPv6, IP
Addressing and Subnetting in IPv4 and IPv6, Network Topology,
Troubleshooting Fault Tree for Internet Connectivity.

(iii) Bluetooth and Wireless Networking

Introduction, Bluetooth Topology (PICONET, SCATTERNET), Bluetooth
Architecture - Radio, Baseband, Link Management Protocol (LMP), Blue Tooth
Low Energy (BLE) Definition – BLE Devices, BLE Architecture, BLE Protocol
Stack and BLE Applications, WLAN Introduction, WLAN Architecture, WLAN
types – WLAN, WMAN, WPAN, WWAN, WLAN Topologies – Adhoc,
Infrastructure, RF, 802.11g, 802.11a, 802.11h, WLAN Benefits.
(iv) Networking Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Command - ping, tracert/traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, nslookup,
netstat, Diagnostic Command for Linux - Windows Network Diagnostic Software
Tool - PuTTY/Tera Term, Subnet Calculator, IP Calculator, Speed test.net Scope
and Modules.

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16.7 Reference Books/Study

1. Book Title : Computer Network and Data Communications: Guide

Question and Answer
Author : Prof. Satish Jain
Publisher : B P B Publication
2. Book Title : Computer Network
Author : Suresh Fatehpuria, Dimple Jayaswal
Publisher : Genius

3. Book Title : Internetworking Technology: An Engineering Perspective

Author : Rahul Banerjee
Publisher : Prentice Hall

4. Book Title : Fundamental of Wireless Communication

Author : David Tse and Pramod Viswanath
Publisher : Cambridge University Press)

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17. Syllabus of Working and Maintenance of Systems (CHMT4-R3)

17.1 Introduction
The module will demonstrate understanding of computer hardware covering complete
eco system from desktop to laptop, microprocessor used and its technical specification,
Digital Electronics, Number System, De-Morgan’s Theorem, Simple combinational and
sequential circuits working of BIOS, POST and booting process are covered. This
module also covers working of OS and application software, its installation.

17.2 Objective
After completing the module, the incumbent will be able to:
⮚ Knowledge of Digital Electronics, Number System, De-Morgan’s Theorem
⮚ Basic knowledge of Combinational and Sequential circuits
⮚ Understand the hierarchy of Computer and Laptop Hardware, operation and
Application of Computer.
⮚ Knowledge of processors architecture and its operation.
⮚ Understand the BIOS operation and Setup - CPU Configuration.
⮚ Understand the booting process of Desktop and Laptop
⮚ Understand the POST Test
⮚ Knowledge of Windows and Linux OS Architecture, operation and Installation.
⮚ Knowledge of Installation of Application Software

17.3 Duration
120Hours - (Theory: 45 hrs + Practical: 75 hrs)

17.4 Outline of Module

Module Unit Duratio Duratio Learning Objectives
n n
(Theory (Practic
) in al) in
Hours Hours
1. Computer 5 10 After completion of this unit of module,
Hierarchy Learner will be able to
● Understand Digital Electronics,
Number System, Sequential and
Combinational Circuits

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● Understand different types of

computers
● Understand types of OS, Application
Software and its Installation.
2. Processor 10 15 After completing this unit, Learner will be
able to
● Identify Processors for Workstation,
Midrange, Mainframe and
Supercomputer.
● Know Indian made super computer –
Pratyush and Mihir
● Understand in -depth working of
processor and comparison of
processor based on Clock Speed,
Cache etc.
3. Laptop 15 20 After completing this unit, Learner will be
able to
● Understand internal operation of
Laptop and its Architecture,
● Understand Hard and Soft Starting
Process,
● Understand detail ACPI Specification
● Battery Charging Circuits,
4. BIOS, 5 10 After completing this unit, Learner will be
Booting and able to understand
POST Test
● BIOS definition, Starting BIOS, BIOS
Setup - CPU Configuration.
● Working of BIOS Setup, SATA
Configuration and Hardware. Health
Configuration.
● BIOS and Booting Process, Security,
POST Test Process
5. OS and 5 10 After completing this unit, Learner will be
Applicatio able to understand
n Software
• Definition and Architecture -
Operating system(OS)
• Well Versed in installation of Ubuntu
and Windows OS.

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6. Virus 5 10 After completing this unit, Learner will be

Removal able to understand
and
Protection • Computer Virus
• Virus Types and its removal
• Installation of Anti-Virus Software.
• Virus Infected Identification of
Computers.

17.5 Marks Distribution

Module Unit Written Marks (Max.)
Computer Hierarchy 20
Processor 20
Laptop 30
BIOS, Booting and POST Test 10
OS and Application Software 10
Virus Removal and Protection 10
Total 100

17.6 Detailed Syllabus

(i) Computer Hierarchy
Digital Computers - Number Systems, Binary, BCD, Hexadecimal, Grey and its
conversion, Study of Logic Gates and Truth-Table, Combinational Circuit
Examples - 1-Bit Half Adder, 1-Bit Subtraction, 2:1 MUX, 1:2 DEMUX Simple
Clock Signal, Sequential Circuits Examples – SR Latch and SR Flip Flop, Study of
Types, Operation and Application of WorkStation, Midrange Computer,
Mainframe Computer and Super Computer, operating system and application
software.
(ii) Processor
Study of Specification, Electrical Properties and Application of Intel i7 Processor
for Workstation, Intel i9 10980XE, AMD Ryzen3, AMD Ryzen5 Processors for
Midrange Computer, Introduction to Indian Processor and its Applications – Shakti
and Vega, Main and System Assistance Processor (SAP) for Mainframe Computer,
Cray XC400 Parallel Multiprocessor Supercomputer, Introduction to Indian Super
Computer and its Applications – Pratyush and Mihir.

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(iii) Laptop
Introduction to Laptop and its Architecture, Hard and Soft Starting Process, ACPI
Specification and G(Global), D(Device), S(Sleeping) and C State of ACPI, Power
and Control Signal of ACPI, Clock and Reset Circuits, Battery Charging Circuits,
Fault Tree for Common Errors and Failure
(iv) BIOS Booting and POST Test
Firmware Introduction and its Examples, BIOS, UEFI and its Comparison, Starting
BIOS, BIOS Setup - CPU Configuration, SATA Configuration, USM
Configuration, On Board Device Configuration, Power Management
Configuration, Hardware Health Configuration, BIOS and Booting Process,
Security, POST Test Process, AMI Beep Codes, Phoenix Beep Codes, Fault Tree
for Common Error and Messages
(v) OS Application
Definition and Architecture -Operating system (OS), Single, Multi-Tasking OS,
Distributed OS, Embedded OS and Real Time OS, Installation of Ubuntu and
Windows OS, Definition and Architecture of Application Software, Installation of
Freeware Application Software from Ubuntu OS and Proprietary Application
Software Installation from Windows OS, Fault Tree for Common Error and
Messages.
(vi) Virus Removal and Protection
Computer Virus Introduction, Virus Types – Malware, Trojan, Horse Worm,
Spyware and Adware, Common Virus Signs – Popup Window Coming, Program
Self Executing, Frequent Accounts Logout, Device Crashing, Mass Email, steps for
Virus Removal – Trusted Antivirus Software, Non Clicking of unknown Popup
Window, Email Scanning, File Scanning, Antivirus Software – Norton, AVG and
Quick Heal Installation and Virus Protection.

17.7 Recommended Books/Study Material

1. Book Title : Upgrading and Repairing PCs
Author : Scott Mueller
Edition : 22nd Edition
Publisher : Que
ISBN-13 : 978-0789756107
ISBN-10 : 9780789756107

2. Book Title : Modern Computer Hardware Course

Author : Lotia Manahar
Publisher : B P B Publications
ISBN No. : 9788183331678

3. Book Title : Computer Hardware

Author : Hing Lown

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Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right Material of Author)

ISBN No. : 9781718124493

4. Book Title : Computer Hardware and Troubleshooting Lab Guide:

(Understand, Repair, Upgrade and do troubleshooting your
Computer (PC's) yourselves)
Author : G. Ganesh Shashhar
Publisher : Independently Published (Copy Right Material of Author)
ISBN No. : 1983336319, 9781983336317

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18. Syllabus of Working and Maintenance of Systems (CHMT-ES-R3)

(i) Introduction to Employability Skills
(ii) Constitutional values – Citizenship
(iii) Becoming a Professional in the 21st Century
(iv) Basic English Skills
(v) Career Development & Goal Setting
(vi) Communication Skills
(vii) Diversity & Inclusion
(viii) Financial and Legal Literacy
(ix) Essential Digital Skills
(x) Entrepreneurship
(xi) Customer Service
(xii) Getting Ready for Apprenticeship & Jobs

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19. Sample Practical Assignments

19.1 CHMT1-R3 Basics of Computer Hardware

1. How to use Digital Multi-Meter and its operation.

2. Measurement of Resistance, Capacitance and Inductance values using Multi-
Meter.
3. How to use C.R.O. and its Operation.
4. Measurement of Resistance, Capacitance and Inductance values using C.R.O.
5. Measurement of Amplitude and Time of an input frequency.
6. Verification of Ohm’s Law.
7. Measurement of Series and Parallel connected Resistance values.
8. Measurement of Series and Parallel connected Capacitance values.
9. Measurement of Series and Parallel connected Inductance values.
10. Measurement of Charging and discharging voltage of capacitor with respect to
time.
11. Physical Identification of Diode, BJT Transistor and MOSFET.
12. Identification of terminals of Diode, BJT Transistor and MOSFET using Mutli-
Meter.
13. Identification of faulty Diode, BJT Transistor and MOSFET using Mutli-Meter.
14. Identification of faulty Diode, BJT Transistor and MOSFET using C.R.O.
15. Full Wave Rectifier and observe output waveform on C.R.O.
16. Perform operation of Transistor as a switch.
17. To find out one example of each SSI, MSI and LSI VLSI ICs chips with operation
of pin details from the datasheet.
18. Design of regulated power supply with filter using IC 7805 with following
specifications as
- Input Voltage 250V, 50Hzs and Output Voltage 5V DC
- Compare calculated and Measured Power delivered by Power supply.
19. Design a SMPS power supply with filter using IC LM2576 with following
specifications as
- Input Voltage 250V, 50Hzs and Output Voltage 5V DC
- Compare calculated and Measured Power delivered by Power supply.
20. Design a Compactor for 5V using IC 741
21. Identification of following on PC Mother Board
- CPU Socket
- CPU Fan
- Heat Sink
- SPU Fan Connector
- Power Connector
- SATA Connector
- DIMM Memory Slots
- Super IO Chip

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- BIOS/UEFI Flash Chip

- North Bridge
- South Bridge
- CMOS Backup Battery
- Integrated Graphics Processor
- Integrated Audio Codec Chip
- Integrated Ethernet Chip
- PCI Slots
- Integrated Peripherals Connectors like HDMI, USB, WIFI, Audio, COM
Port.
22. Disassembly and Assembly of PC SMPS Power Supply
23. Disassembly, Assembly, Windows OS Installation in Desktop PC.
24. Installation of Ubuntu Linux OS Installation in Desktop PC.
25. Installation of Dual OS with Dual Boot Facility (windows and Linux in Desktop
PC.
26. Interfacing of AMD Chip set for processor socket SP3r3.

19.2 CHMT2-R3 Peripherals and Data Storage Devices

1. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of 3-Button (with wheel

facility) wired optical mouse.
2. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of 3-Button (with wheel
facility) wireless optical mouse.
3. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Dot-Matrix Printer.
4. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Ink-Jet Printer.
5. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Laser-Jet Printer.
6. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Multi-Function Printer.
7. Soldering Practice by connecting LEDs for displaying “NIELIT”.
8. Pin Detail and connection of e-Paper and LED Dot-Matrix Display.
9. Pin Detail and connection of LCD and TFT Display.
10. Pin Detail and connection of Quantum Dot and Flexible Display.
11. With the help of Google Search list 05 nos of Free and Paid PC Diagnostic Tools
in following Table

FREE PC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

S.NO. NAME APPLICATION
01.
02.
PAID PC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
S.NO. NAME APPLICATION
01.
02.
12. Pin Details and Working of following Ports

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- HDMI
- USB
- WIFI
- COM
- LPT
13. Result Analysis of Diagnostic Tools and its Command for Windows OS studied
in Theory Class.
14. Result Analysis of Diagnostic Tools and its Command for Ubuntu Linux OS
studied in Theory Class.
15. Practical session for developing Communication skills for collaboration which are
essential for Technician.
16. Practical Session for developing Successful Negotiation Skills essential for
Technician.
17. Practical Session to develop confidence and skills to overcome the barriers for
working efficiently and effectively.
18. Practical Session for developing the skill of working in Team.
19. Practical Session for developing the skill of Problem Management and Customer
Handling.
20. Practical Session for developing the skill of Technical content writing.
21. Practical Session for developing the skill of content writing by viewing videos.
22. Practical Session for developing the skill of Leadership Quality.
23. Practical Session for developing the skill of working in Team.
24. Practical Session for developing the skill for facing Interview
25. Practical Session for developing the skill of Creative and Innovative Thinking. .

19.3 CHMT3-R3 Computer Networking and Hardware

1. Physical setup and component identification of Co-axial, UTP and Fiber Optics
cables.
2. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Hub.
3. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Switch.
4. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Router.
5. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of wired Access Point.
6. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Wi-Fi Access Point.
7. Practically identifying the Hardware and Software Components required for
establishment of Gateways.
8. NIC Card Driver Installation for Windows OS.
9. NIC Card Driver Installation for Ubuntu OS.
10. Preparation of Cross-Over Network Cable using RJ45 Connector.
11. Preparation of Straight-Through Network Cable using RJ45 Connector
12. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wired networking using Windows Server 2000 and
above and Windows OS on Client using IP and Subneting.
13. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wired networking using Ubuntu Linux Server and
Ubuntu Linux OS on Client using using IP and Subneting.
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14. Setup Login Credentials for accessing and sharing Internet on Windows Network
Environment.
15. Setup Login Credentials for accessing and sharing Internet on Ubuntu Linux
Network Environment.
16. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wifi networking using Windows Server 2000 and above
and Windows OS on Client using IP and Subnetting.
17. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wifi networking using Ubuntu Linux Server and Ubuntu
Linux OS on Client using IP and Subnetting.
18. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wired and wireless networking using Windows Server
2000 and above and Windows OS on Client using IP and Subnetting.
19. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) wired and wireless networking using Ubuntu Linux
Server and Ubuntu Linux OS on Client using IP and Subnetting.
20. Setup 5(PCs) + 1(Server) mixed of wired, wireless networking for Windows and
Linux Environment in a single network using IP and Subnetting.
21. Setup Bluetooth Networking between PCs and Android Mobile Phone with
resource sharing (Hardware and Software both).
22. Hands on Practice and Result Analysis of the Network Command for Windows
OS studied in Class.
23. Hands on Practice and Result Analysis of the Network Command for Linux OS
studied in Class.
24. With the help of Google Search list 05 nos of Free and Paid Network Diagnostic
Tools in following Table
FREE NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
S.NO. NAME APPLICATION
01.
02.
PAID NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS
S.NO. NAME APPLICATION
01.
02
25. Calculation and Comparison of the Network Speed between Windows and Linux
OS on 5(PC)+1(Server) Environment.

19.4 CHMT4-R3 Working and Maintenance of Computer System

1. Download datasheet of all logic gates ICs

2. Performing AND, OR, NOT, XOR, EX-OR, EX-NOR, NAND and NOR Logical
operations using Logic Gates ICs.
3. Implementation of all Logic Gates using NAND.
4. Implementation of all Logic Gates using NOR.
5. Half Adder Implementation using Logic Gates
6. Full Adder Implementation using Logic Gates.
7. Half Subtraction Implementation using Logic Gates.

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8. Full Subtraction Implementation using Logic Gates.

9. Implementation of 4:1 MUX using IC 74153 using datasheet
10. Implementation of 1:4 DE-MUX using IC 74139 using datasheet.
11. Implementation of SR Latch using Logic Gates
12. Implementation of SR using Logic Gates.
13. Use of Datasheet for specification, electrical Properties and Application of Intel
i7 Processor.
14. Use of Datasheet for specification, electrical Properties and Application of Intel
i9 10980XE Processor.
15. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Laptop.
16. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Laptop Power Supply.
17. Disassembly, Component Identification and Assembly of Battery Charging
Circuit of Laptop.
18. Formatting and Installation of Windows OS and Driver on Laptop.
19. Formatting and Installation of Ubuntu Linux OS and Driver on Laptop.
20. Installation of Dual OS (Windows and Linux Both) on Laptop.
21. Open the Laptop BIOS Setup and note down the setting and operation of following
- CPU Configuration.
- On Board device configuration.
- Power Management Configuration.
- Hardware Health Configuration.
- Booting Process Configuration.
22. Practically identify failure of Hardware and Software component of Desktop PC
during POST test and remove the failure.
23. Practically identify failure of Hardware and Software component of Laptop
during POST test and remove the failure.
24. Install any Free Antivirus software in PC and check for virus infection and its
removal.
25. Visit Market, Technical Institution and Industries for survey and comparison of
Work Station, Laptop, Mid-Range Computer, Main Frame Computer and Super
Computer in terms of specification, electrical properties, cost and Application

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(CHMT1-R3)

TOTAL TIME: 2HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100

(Answer all the questions; each question carries ONE mark)

1. The video devices are connected to which of the following bus?

a) PCI
b) USB
c) HDMI
d) SCSI
Ans: SCSI

2. The standards used in serial ports to facilitate communication is:

a) RS-246
b) RS-LNK
c) RS-232-C
d) Both RS-246 & RS-232-C
Ans: RS-232-C

3.The high speed mode of operation of USB was introduced by:

a) ISA
b) USB 3.0
c) USB 2.0
d) ANSI
Ans: USB2.0

4. For better transfer rates on the SCSI BUS the length of the cable is limited to:
a) 2m
b) 4m
c) 1.3m
d) 1.6m
Ans: 1.6m

5. SCSI stands for ________

a) Small Computer System Interface

b) Switch Computer system Interface
c) Small Component System Interface

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d) None of the mentioned

Ans: Small Computer System Interface

6. The serial port is used to connect basically _____ and processor.

a) I/O devices
b) Speakers
c) Printer
d) Monitor

Ans: I/O devices

7. IDE disk is connected to the PCI BUS using ______ interface.

a) ISA
b) ISO
c) ANSI
d) IEEE

Ans: ISA

8. ________ is an extension of the processor BUS.

a) SCSI BUS
b) USB
c) PCI BUS
d) None of the mentioned

Ans: PCI BUS

9. IDE stands for _________

a) Integrated Device Electronics
b) International Device Encoding
c) Industrial Decoder Electronics
d) International Decoder Encoder

Ans: Integrated Device Electronics

10. The BUS that allows I/O, memory and Processor to coexist is _______

a) Artibuted BUS
b) Processor BUS
c) Backplane BUS
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Ans: Backplane BUS

11. Which memory is necessary to refresh many times in one second?

a) Dynamic RAM
b) Static RAM
c) EPROM
d) ROM

Ans: Dynamic RAM

12. The SDRAM performs operation on -------------------

a) Rising edge of the clock
b) Falling edge of the clock
c) Middle state of the clock
d)Transition state of the clock

Ans: Rising edge of the clock

13. Which memory is on board storage?

A. Random-access memory
B. Cache memory
C. Virtual memory
D. Random Only memory
Ans: Cache Memory

14.The time taken to transfer a word or data to or from the memory is called as:
a) Access time
b) Cycle time
c) Memory latency
d)None of the above

Ans: Memory latency

15. Which type of ROM contains no Initial storage at the time of manufacturing?
a) PROM
b) EROM
c) DROM
d) Both A&B

Ans: PROM
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16. Which one of the following ROM is a storage device?

a) Floppy disk
b) USB Device
c) Hard Disk
d) CD-ROM

Ans: CD-ROM

17. From where the processor can access data fastly?

a) Random-access memory
b) Cache memory
c) Registers
d) Secondary memory

Ans: Registers

18.The technology used in optical disks is:

a) Reflective
b) Refractive
c) Laser beam
d)Diffraction
Ans: Laser Beam

19. Winchester disk are a type of:

a) Optical disk
b) Magnetic disk
c) Compact disk
d) Magnetic drives

Ans: Magnetic disk

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20. The process in which a file is partitioned into smaller parts and different parts are stored in
different disks is ____________
a) RAID
b) Mirroring
c) Stripping
d) RAID classification
Ans: Stripping

21. Which of the following is not a magnetic disk?

a) Floppy
b) Winchester
c) Zip
d) FLASH
Ans: Flash

22. The unattended interactive information systems such as automatic teller machine or ATM is
called as _________
a) Kiosks
b) Sioks
c) Cianto
d) Kiaks
Ans: Kiosks
23. Which of the following is not a SSD device?
a) Mother board
b) Integrated circuit
c) Hard disk
d) Flash memory
Ans: Hard disk

24. When was first SSD (Solid State Drive) made?

a) 1976
b) 1978
c) 1945
d) 1947

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Ans:1976

25. Which of the following RAM require slowest response time?

a) SRAM
b) DRAM
c) EDORAM
d)None of the above
Ans: SRAM

26. The AGP slot is designed for what component?

a) Video Cards
b) Sound cards
c) Keyboard connection
d) Ethernet connection
Answer: Video Cards

27. What does Intel plan to replace with the PCI-Express?

a) AGP
b) PCI
c) North Bridge/South Bridge
d) All of the above
Answer: All of the above

28. What year did Intel first release the AGP slot for use in its own systems?
a) 1995
b) 1997
c) 1998

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d) 2000
Answer: 1997
29. Which one of the following is a component on NIC?
a) Resistors
b) Capacitors
c)Diodes
d)All of the above
Ans: All of the above

30. Which one of the following is also known as fast Ethernet?

a)5 Base T
b)10 Base T
c)100 Base T
d) None of the above
Ans: 100 Base T

31.The Ethernet network interface card is characterised into how many types?
a) Two
b) Three
c)Four
d)Five
Ans: Four
32. Which one of the following is considered as 1000Base T Ethernet?
a) 5 Base T
b)10 Base T
c)100 Base T
d)Gigabit Ethernet
Ans: Gigabit Ethernet

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33. Which one of the following is a basic function of network interface card?
a) Data transfer
b) Encapsulation
c)Buffering
d)All of the above
Ans: All of the above

34.Which one of the following is a part of ATX form factor?

a) Mini-ITX
b) MacroATX
c)Micro ATX
d) PicoATX
Ans: MicroATX

35. Which one of the following output voltage cannot be provided by the ATX 12V 2.0 P1
connector?
a) +5V
b) +3.3V
c)-3.3v
d)12v
Ans: -3.3v

36. The minimum amount of current that must pass through the Zener diode in order to drive
Zener diode into the reverse breakdown condition is called:
a) Threshold current
b) Knee current
c)Holding current
d)None of the above
Ans: Knee current

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37. In which region the Zener diode must be operated in order to make it work as a voltage
regulator?
a) Active region
b) Saturation region
c)Reverse bias region
d)Reverse breakdown region
Ans: Reverse breakdown region

38. What happens to the depletion width when a given diode is operated in a reverse biased
region?
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c)Remains same
d)None of the above
Ans: Increases

39.The condition at which the entire base region of a transistor is occupied by the depletion
width on application of reverse bias voltage is called:
a) Channel breakdown
b) Source breakdown
c)Punch through
d)None of the above
Ans: Punch through
40. What is the threshold voltage of a Silicon diode?
a)0.2V
b)0.7V
c)1.1v
d)None of the above

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Ans:0.7V

41. OPAMP is also called as:

a) Feedback amplifier
b) Differential amplifier
c)Low-gain amplifier
d)None of the above
Ans: Differential amplifier

42. The input impedance of an ideal OPAMP is:

a) Infinite
b) Very High
c) Very low
d) Zero
Ans: Infinite

43. What is the type of feedback when OPAMP is used as an oscillator?

a) Positive feedback
b) Negative feedback
c)Buffer state
d)None of the above
Ans: Positive feedback

44.Which of the following is not a part of D.C power supply?

a) Load Resistance
b) Filter
c)Regulator
d) Diode

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Ans: Load resistance

45. Automatic switching OFF function is accomplished in MCB by:

a) Relay
b) Clutch
c) Bimetallic strip
d) Diode
Ans: Bimetallic strip

46. The working of SMPS is based on:

a) Integral control principle
b) Frequency control principle
c)Chopper principle
d)Phase control principle
Ans: Chopper principle

47.The most suitable for high-frequency inversion in SMPS is:

a) BJT
b) IGBT
c)MOSFET
d)GTO
Ans: MOSFET

48.The disadvantage of SMPS over conventional linear power supply is:

a) Low efficiency
b) Bulky components
c)Generates strong electromagnetic field
d) Low cost

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Ans: Generates strong electromagnetic field

49.Switch mode power supply is used for:

a) Obtaining controlled DC supply
b) Switching over from one supply to another
c) Obtaining AC voltages at higher frequencies
d) Obtaining AC voltages at lower frequencies
Ans: Obtaining controlled DC supply

50.Which of the following is the main advantage of SMPS over linear power supply?
a) No transformer is required
b) No filter is required
c)Higher efficiency
d)One stage conversion
Ans: Higher efficiency

51. Which of the following provides the fastest data access time –

a) RAM
b) ROM
c) SCSI
d) Hard Drive

52. Which of the following component is active first during the normal pc booting –

a) RAM BIOS
b) CMOS
c) CPU
d) ROM BIOS

53. The computer has two type of memories ‘RAM’ & ‘ROM’ they are part of –

a) Backup memory
b) Main memory
c) Storage memory

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d) Long-term memory

54. Which of the following devices has converted AC to DC line –

a) DVD
b) Adapter
c) RAM
d) SMPS

55. Which of the following chip are interconnection between most of the input/output devices
and the CPU –

a) North Bridge
b) RAM
c) ROM
d) South Bridge

56. Where are the expansion cards are inserted into the computer–

a) Slots of CPU
b) Peripheral devices
c) Hard Disk of CPU
d) Back of monitor

57. SCSI stands for –

a) System Computer Scanning Interface
b) Small Computer System Interface
c) Small Computer System Internet
d) System Computer System Interfaced

58. A pc has 2 SCSI internal hard drives, where do you connect the second hard drive –

a) Any open SCSI port on the pc

b) A serial port on the pc
c) An open parallel port on the pc
d) An open SCSI port on the primary disk drive

59. Which of the following motherboard form factor uses 20 pin connector –

a) ATX
b) AT
c) Baby AT
d) All of the above
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60. _____ connects the computer to the network media.

a) cable
b) hub
c) NIC
d) terminator

61. Where does the motherboard store the keyboard controller support program?

a) DRAM
b) hard drive
c) RAM
d) ROM chip

62. The IC chip used in computers is made of

a) Chromium
b) Iron Oxide
c) Silica
d) Silicon

63. Which of the following is called as memory controller Hub –

a) South Bridge
b) RAM
c) North Bridge
d) CPU

64. ___ is the highest speed memory used in the computer –

a) Ram
b) Hard Disk
c) Cache
d) BIOS

65. EEPROM stands for –

a) Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory

b) Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
c) Electrically Enabled Programmable Read-Only Memory
d) Electronically Enabled Programmable Read-Only Memory

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66. Which register holds the actual instruction being executed currently by the computer?

(a) Memory address register (MIR)

(b) Instruction register (IR)
(c) Memory data register (MDR)
(d) Program counter register

67. Which memory is non-volatile and may be written only once?

a) RAM
b) EEPROM
c) EPROM
d) PROM

68. Which of the following memory is non-volatile?

e) SRAM
f) DRAM
g) ROM
h) All of the above

69. The basic architecture of computer was developed by

a) John Von Neumann

b) Charles Babbage
c) Blaise Pascal
d) Garden Moore

70. Storage which stores or retains data after power off is called-

a) Volatile storage
b) Non-volatile storage
c) Sequential storage
d) Direct storage

71. Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?

a) EPROM
b) ROM
c) Static RAM

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d) Dynamic RAM

72. Magnetic tape is not practical for applications where data must be quickly recalled because
tape is __________.

a) A random-access medium
b) A sequential-access medium
c) A read-only medium
d) An expensive storage medium

73. Typical acronym of reusable optical storage will be

a) CD
b) CD-RW
c) DVD
d) RPM

74. The faster, costlier and relatively small from of storage managed by computer system
hardware is:

a) Main Memory
b) Flash Memory
c) Cache
d) Disk

75. Main memory works in conjunction with __________.

a) RAM
b) CPU
c) Graphics card
d) LAN

76. SRAM stands for-

a) Special Random-Access Memory

b) Supreme Random-Access Memory
c) Static Random-Access Memory
d) Stable Random-Access Memory

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77.. SRAM stands for-

e) Special Random-Access Memory

f) Supreme Random-Access Memory
g) Static Random-Access Memory
h) Stable Random-Access Memory

78. Total parallel capacitance is less than that of the smallest capacitor in parallel.

a) True
b) False

79. When the voltage across a capacitor is tripled, the stored charge

a) Triples
b) Is cut to one-third
c) Stays the same
d) Doubles

80. A 0.00022 F capacitor equals how many microfarads?

a) 22 μF
b) 220 μF
c) 2,200 μF
d) 22,200 μF

81. Which type of memory can speed up computer processing?

a) ROM
b) Cache memory
c) Registers
d) Both A & B

82. From where the processor can access data fastest?

a) Random-access memory
b) Cache memory
c) Registers
d) Secondary memory

83. The Boot sector files of the system are stored in which computer memory?
(a) RAM
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(c) Cache
(d) Register

84. Which of the following statements are not correct about the main memory of a computer?
(a) In main memory, data gets lost when power is switched off.
(b) Main memory is faster than secondary memory but slower than registers.
(c) They are made up of semiconductors.
(d) All are correct

85. Which of the following is the lowest in the computer memory hierarchy?
(a) Cache
(b) RAM
(c) Secondary memory
(d) CPU registers

86. Which process is used to map logical addresses of variable length onto physical memory?
(a) Paging
(b) Overlays
(c) Segmentation
(d) Paging with segmentation

87. PS2 and USB are examples of Logical Ports

a) True
b) False

88. Physical ports are usually referred to as ___________

a) jacks
b) cables
c) interfaces
d) hardware plugs

89. Logical ports are also known as ________________

a) numbered ports
b) virtual numbering
c) virtual ports
d) network protocol ports

90. Which of the following is the port number for FTP data?
a) 20
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b) 21
c) 22
d) 23

91. HTTP is ________ protocol.

a) application layer
b) transport layer
c) network layer
d) data link layer

92. In FTP protocol, a client contacts a server using ______ as the transport protocol.

a) Transmission control protocol

b) User datagram protocol
c) Datagram congestion control protocol
d) Stream control transmission protocol

93. A semiconductor has generally ……………… valence electrons.

a) 2
b) 3
c) 6
d) 4

94. When a pure semiconductor is heated, its resistance ………….

a) Goes up
b) Goes down
c) Remains the same
d) Can’t say

95. In an unregulated power supply, if input a.c. voltage increases, the output voltage …….
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Remains the same
d) None of the above

96. A Zener diode utilises ………… characteristic for voltage regulation

a) Forward

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b) Reverse
c) Both forward and reverse
d) None of the above

97. An oscillator produces……………. oscillations

a) Damped
b) Undamped
c) Modulated
d) None of the above

98. The piezoelectric effect in a crystal is ……………

a) A voltage developed because of mechanical stress
b) A change in resistance because of temperature
c) A change in frequency because of temperature
d) None of the above

99. In any linear network, the elements like inductor, resistor and capacitor always_________
a. Exhibit changes due to change in temperature
b. Exhibit changes due to change in voltage
c. Exhibit changes due to change in time
d. Remains constant irrespective of change in temperature, voltage and time

100. For an Op-amp with negative feedback, the output is …….

a) equal to the input
b) increased
c) feed back to the inverting input
d) feed back to the noninverting input

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(CHMT2-R3)

TOTAL TIME: 2HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100

(Answer all the questions; each question carries ONE mark)

1. There are ______ layers are present in modern key board

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Ans: 3

2. In a keyboard, when we press a key, internally it

a) Completing a circuit and allowing a tiny amount of current to flow through
b) Open a circuit and allowing a tiny amount of current to flow through
c) Close a circuit and allowing a tiny amount of current to flow through
d) None of the above
Ans: Completing a circuit and allowing a tiny amount of current to flow through

3. Which of the following groups are only input devices?

a) Mouse, keyboard, monitor
b) Mouse, keyboard, printer
c) Mouse, keyboard, Speaker
d) Mouse, keyboard, Touch Screen
Ans: Mouse, keyboard, Touch Screen

4. ___________ is used to detect optical mouse motion

a) Light sensor
b) Rollers
c) Mechanical sensor
d) Electrical circuit
Ans: Light sensor

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5. Which of the following mouse contain a ball on its underside and sensors to detect
direction of ball movement?
a) Mechanical Mouse
b) Opto- mechanical Mouse
c) Optical Mouse
d) None of these

Ans: Opto- mechanical Mouse

6. Cordless mouse connects to the computer through

a) Optical Fiber
b) Radio wave
c) Ultrasound wave
d) None of these
Ans: Radio wave

7. Speed of a dot matrix printer is measured in

a) LPM
b) PPM
c) DPI
d) DPS
Ans: DPI

8. Microphone has a
a) Electric to acoustic sensor
b) Acoustic to electric sensor
c) Acoustic to sound sensor
d) Sound to acoustic sensor
Ans: Acoustic to electric sensor
9. What allows you to print on both sides of the printer
a) Fuser
b) Duplexer
c) Toner
d) Paper swapping unit
Ans: Paper swapping unit

10. What do we use to measure the speed of a dot matrix printer?

a) Dots per inch
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c) Characters per Inch

d) Characters per second
Ans: Dots per inch

11. Daisy wheel printer is a type of

a) Matrix printer
b) Impact printer
c) Laser printer
d) Non-impact printer
Ans: Impact printer

12. A dot matrix printer (i) prints an entire line at time (ii) is a non-impact printer (iii)
allows multiple copies to be taken at a time (iv) prints one character at a time
a) (i) & (ii)
b) (i) & (iii)
c) (iii) & (iv)
d) (ii) & (iii)
Ans: (iii) & (iv)

13. A Line printer (i) prints an entire line at time (ii) is a non-impact printer (iii) allows
multiple copies to be taken at a time (iv) prints one character at a time
a) (i) & (ii)
b) (i) & (iii)
c) (iii) & (iv)
d) (ii) & (iii)
Ans: (i) & (iii)

14. ____________ Printer has tiny nozzles

a) LASER
b) Inkjet
c) Dot Matrix
d) Line Printer
Ans: Inkjet

15. _________use an electrical charge to attract toner particles to a transfer roller

a) LASER
b) Inkjet
c) Dot Matrix
d) Line Printer

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Ans: LASER

16. __________ uses pressure and heat to fuse the toner powder onto the paper.
a) Photoelectric Drum
b) Cleaning blade
c) Fuser Roller
d) Pressure valve
Ans: Fuser Roller

17. Printer in which printing head and paper is forced together to form the letters is called
a) Impact printer
b) Non-Impact printer
c) 3D printer
d) Nozzle Head Printer
Ans: Impact printer

18. Why is the print drum given a negative charge?

a) To attract the toner to every area of the drum
b) To attract the toner to the areas of the drum that have a stronger negative charge
c) To attract the toner to the areas of the drum that have a weaker negative charge
d) To attract the positively charged paper to the print drum
Ans: To attract the toner to the areas of the drum that have a weaker negative charge

19. What allows you to print on both sides of the printer

a) Fuser
b) Duplexer
c) Paper Swapping Unit
d) Toner
Ans: Paper Swapping Unit

20. Spead of Laser Printer is measured in

a) Ppm
b) Dpi
c) Cpm
d) lpm
Ans: ppm

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21. The full form of LCD is ____________

a) Liquid Crystal Display
b) Liquid Crystalline Display
c) Logical Crystal Display
d) Logical Crystalline Display
Ans. Liquid Crystal Display

22. The optical properties of liquid crystals depend on the direction of ___________
a) Air
b) Solid
c) Light
d) Water
Ans. Light

23. By which properties, the orientation of molecules in a layer of liquid crystals can
be changed?
a) Magnetic field
b) Electric field
c) Electromagnetic field
d) Gallois field
Ans. Electric field

24. The first LCDs became commercially available in ___________

a) 1950s
b) 1980s
c) 1960s
d) 1970s
Ans. 1960s

25. LCDs operate from a frequency ranges from ___________

a) 10Hz to 60Hz
b) 50Hz to 70Hz
c) 30Hz to 60Hz
d) None of the Mentioned
Ans.30Hz to 60Hz

26. The maximum number of points that can be displayed without an overlap on a display screen is
called
a) Dots per inch

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b) Resolution
c) Aspect ratio
d) Pixel Pitch

Ans. Resolution

27. A light emitting diode is _________

a) Heavily doped
b) Lightly doped
c) Intrinsic semiconductor
d) Zener diode
Ans. Heavily doped

28. Which of the following materials can be used to produce infrared LED?
a) Si
b) GaAs
c) CdS
d) PbS
Ans. GaAs

29. What is the bandwidth of the emitted light in an LED?

a) 1 nm to 10 nm
b) 10 nm to 50 nm
c) 50 nm to 100 nm
d) 100 nm to 500 nm
Ans. 10 nm to 50 nm

30. Which process of the Electron-hole pair is responsible for emitting of light?
a) Generation
b) Movement
c) Recombination
d) Diffusion
Ans. Recombination

31. Plasma Monitor is suitable for _________?

a) Large Display
b) Small Display
c) Display of mobile phones
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Ans. Large Display

32. TFT Stands for

a) Tiny Film Transistor
b) Thin Film Transistor
c) Thin Floppy Transistor
d) Thin Film Transmission
Ans. Thin Film Transistor

33. Quantum dots can be used in _________

a) Crystallography
b) Optoelectronics
c) Mechanics
d) Quantum physics
Ans. Optoelectronics

34. How do the hard disks record information?

a) Propagation
b) Magnetization
c) Centrifugation
d) Gravitation
Ans. Magnetization

35. In ____________ storage device the access time is effectively independent of the
location of data.

a) Primary storage
b) Secondary storage
c) Direct access
d) Indirect access
Ans. Direct access

36. In ____________ storage device the access time is effectively independent of the
location of data.

a) Primary storage
b) Secondary storage

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c) Direct access
d) Indirect access
Ans. Direct access

37. Which of the following system does not has provision storage to most users?
a) PaaS
b) IaaS
c) CaaS
d) SaaS
Ans.IaaS

38. SSD uses this based fash memory

a) AND
b) NAND
c) XOR
d) XNOR
Ans. NAND

39. Which of the following storage option is available for managed storage?
a) formatting
b) partitioning
c) replicating data
d) all of the mentioned
Ans. all of the mentioned

40. What is Cloud Computing?

a) Cloud Computing means providing services like storage, servers, database, networking, etc
b) Cloud Computing means storing data in a database
c) Cloud Computing is a tool used to create an application
d) None of the mentioned
Ans. Cloud Computing means providing services like storage, servers, database, networking,
etc
41. Which of the following is not a type of cloud server?
a) Public Cloud Servers
b) Private Cloud Servers
c) Dedicated Cloud Servers
d) Merged Cloud Servers
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42. Which of the following is an example of the cloud?

a) Amazon Web Services (AWS)
b) Dropbox
c) Cisco WebEx
d) All of the above
Ans. All of the above

43. Which RAID type doesn’t use parity for data protection?
a) RAID 1
b) RAID 4
c) RAID 6
d) RAID 5
Ans. RAID 1

44. What is the minimum number of disks required for RAID1?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 4
d) 5
Ans.2

45. 480Mbps of operation of USB is done by _____

a) ISA
b) USB 3.0
c) USB 2.0
d) ANSI
Ans. USB 2.0

46. The USB device follows _______ structure.

a) List
b) Huffman
c) Hash
d) Tree
Ans. Tree

47. A hard disk is divided into tracks which are further subdivided into
a) Cluster
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c) Vector
d) Head
Ans. Sector

48. Which of the followings have fastest access time?

a) SSD
b) magnetic disk
c) magnetic drive
d) optical disk
Ans. SSD

49. The ALU of a computer response to the commands coming from

a) Primary memory
b) External Memory
c) Cache Memory
d) Control Section

Ans: Control Section

50. What is the meaning of RAID?

a) Redundancy Array of the Independent Disk
b) Redundancy Array of the Interdependent Disk
c) Redundancy Array of the Interdependent Disk
d) Redundancy Array of the Inversion Disk
Ans. Redundancy Array of the Independent Disk

51. The information about all files is kept in ____________

a) operating system
b) separate directory structure
c) swap space
d) none of the mentioned
Ans: separate directory structure

52. To recover from failures in the network operations _____________ information may be
maintained.
a) operating system
b) ip address
c) stateless
d) state
Ans: state

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53. On systems where there are multiple operating system, the decision to load a particular
one is done by _____________
a) process control block
b) file control block
c) boot loader
d) bootstrap
Ans: boot loader

54. The two steps the operating system takes to use a disk to hold its files are _______ and
________
a) caching & logical formatting
b) logical formatting & swap space creation
c) swap space creation & caching
d) partitioning & logical formatting

Ans: partitioning & logical formatting

55. The _______ program initializes all aspects of the system, from CPU registers to device
controllers and the contents of main memory, and then starts the operating system.
a) bootstrap
b) main
c) bootloader
d) rom
Ans: bootstrap

56. What is an operating system?

a) interface between the hardware and application programs
b) collection of programs that manages hardware resources
c) system service provider to the application programs
d) all of the mentioned
Ans: all of the mentioned

57. CPU scheduling is the basis of ___________

a) multiprogramming operating systems
b) larger memory sized systems
c) multiprocessor systems
d) none of the mentioned
Ans: multiprogramming operating systems

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58. Which one of the following errors will be handle by the operating system?
a) lack of paper in printer
b) connection failure in the network
c) power failure
d) all of the mentioned
Ans: all of the mentioned
59. If a process fails, most operating system write the error information to a ______
a) new file
b) another running process
c) log file
d) none of the mentioned
Ans: log file

60. The operating system is responsible for?

a) bad-block recovery
b) booting from disk
c) disk initialization
d) all of the mentioned
Ans: all of the mentioned

61. Whenever a process needs I/O to or from a disk it issues a ______________

a) system call to the operating system
b) a special procedure
c) system call to the CPU
d) all of the mentioned
Ans: system call to the operating system

62. In SCSI disks used in high end PCs, the controller maintains a list of _________ on the
disk. The disk is initialized during ________ formatting which sets aside spare sectors
not visible to the operating system.
a) destroyed blocks, partitioning
b) bad blocks, low level formatting
c) destroyed blocks, high level formatting
d) bad blocks, partitioning
Ans: bad blocks, low level formatting

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63. Linux is an(a) ………………. Operating system.

a) Open source
b) Microsoft
c) Windows
d) Mac

Ans: Open source

64. Which of the following is suitable after you install new drivers?
a) Shut Down
b) Restart
c) Sleep
d) Hibernate
Ans: Restart

65. When you start up the computer the boot up storage at which the BIOS versions
manufacturer and data are displayed on the monitor is called
a) Bootstrap
b) Power on self-test (POST)
c) System configuration
d) Kernel loading
Ans: Power on self-test (POST)

66. Which one of the following is not a multitasking operating system?

a) DOS
b) Windows
c) Unix
d) Linux
Ans: DOS

67. The Command do you use to create Linux file system is ...........
a) fsck
b) mkfs
c) mount
d) None of the mentioned
Ans: mkfs

68. Which of the following directory contains configuration files in Linux?

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a) /dev/
b) /etc/
c) /bin/
d) /root/
Ans: /etc/

69. If there are multiple recycle bin for a hard disk

a) You can set different size for each recycle bin
b) You can choose which recycle bin to use to store your deleted files
c) You can make any one of them default recycle bin
d) None of above

Ans: You can set different size for each recycle bin

70. If the displayed system time and date is wrong, you can reset it using
a) Write
b) Calendar
c) Write file
d) Control panel
Ans: Control panel

71. Which of the key is used to close the active window?

a) Ctrl+F4
b) Ctrl+F5
c) Alt+F4
d) None of above
Ans: Alt+F4

72. Which is the default file system type of Linux.

a) etx
b) Mimix
c) NTFS
d) FAT
Ans: etx

73. The shortcut key to open a task manager is:

a) Alt + F1
b) Alt + Ctrl + Delete
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d) F1
Ans: Alt + Ctrl + Delete

74. The windows feature is the ability of computer to automatically configure a new
hardware component is that
a) Auto detect
b) Plug and play
c) Add remove hardware
d) None of above
Ans: Plug and play

75. Which of the following does not support more than one program at a time?
a) DOS
b) Linux
c) Windows
d) Unix
Ans: DOS

76. Poor expressions, wrong gestures, nuclear presentations can be termed as

a) Difficulties in communication
b) Encoding errors
c) Barriers in communication
d) Decoding errors

Ans: Barriers in communication

77. Communication is valid in the form of

a) Non-verbal messages
b) Written messages
c) Verbal messages
d) All of these
Ans: Written messages

78. A systematic, well organized document listing analysis or problem and suggestions or
ideas to achieve
a) A Report
b) Internal communication
c) Instructions
d) Feedback

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Ans: A Report

79. Ability to do what needs to be done, without influence of other people or situations can
be particularly termed as
a) Motivation
b) Self-motivation
c) Confidence
d) None of these
Ans: None of these

80. Personal letter does not include________.

a) Salutation
b) Qualification
c) Heading
d) Body of letter
Ans: Qualification

81. One to one communication is complete when

a) A receiver receives the message
b) A receiver responds after understanding the message
c) A sender sends a message
d) Both sender and receiver interchange4 the roles continuously
Ans: A receiver responds after understanding the message

82. The dialogue or exchange of words and ideas among peer is

a) Lateral communication
b) Internal communication
c) Upward communication
d) Downward communication
Ans: Lateral communication

83. By which of the following way one can combat stress?

a) Relaxation exercises
b) Negative attitude
c) Unbalanced approach
d) All of these

Ans: Relaxation exercises

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84. A crucial parameter for professional success, this is not dependent on outside factors
like finance, experience, education etc.
a) Self-awareness
b) Self-analysis
c) Self-motion
d) None of these
Ans: None of these

85. A two-way process including meetings, conferences, teleconferencing, multimedia

presentations, group discussions are examples of
a) Social communication
b) Interactive communication
c) mass communication
d) Formal communication
Ans: Formal communication

86. A clear perception of own personality traits like strengths, weakness, thoughts, benefits,
motivation, and emotions can be referred as
a) Self-awareness
b) Self-analysis
c) Self-esteem
d) Self-respect
Ans: Self-awareness

87. Personality can be defining as

a) Combination of different skill and physical appearance
b) Unique and persistent qualities is an individual
c) Overall actions of a person
d) All of these
Ans: All of these

88. Worrying excessively about the past or the future is the sign of _________.
a) Self-doubt
b) Self-analysis
c) Negative Tendency & low self-esteem
d) Good self-esteem
Ans: Negative Tendency & low self-esteem

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89. Code of behaviour in accordance with socially acceptable norms are also referred as
Obligation
a) Social status
b) Etiquettes
c) None of these
Ans: Etiquettes

90. Irritability, aggressiveness, depression, loss of sense of humor or assertiveness are sign
of
a) Self-doubt
b) Low self-efficacy
c) Disinterest
d) Stress
Ans: Stress

91. The basic purpose of any communication includes

a) Persuasion
b) Motivation
c) Instruction
d) All of these
Ans: All of these

92. Advantage of time management include

a) Confusion
b) Stress
c) Higher motivation
d) None of these
Ans: Higher motivation

93. A continuous positive thought process to achieve something worthwhile can be defined
in one word as
a) Strength
b) Appearance
c) Motivation
d) Personality
Ans: Higher motivation

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94. The positive words like please; Thank you; you’re welcome etc. are considered
as_________.
a) Effective communication
b) High self-efficacy
c) Good etiquettes
d) Good presentation
Ans: Good etiquettes

95. Reviewing the dialogue before winding up to get a clear understanding between
communicating parties is called as
a) Reinforcement
b) Summarizing
c) Closing
d) Agreement
Ans: Summarizing
a) Which of the following quality does not include in positive self- esteem person?
b) Always blaming behaviour
c) Positive thoughts
d) Self-motivation
e) Ability to say No
Ans: Always blaming behaviour

96. To improve self-esteem _______is important

a) Timer Management
b) Positive Outlook
c) Self-Motivation
d) All of these
Ans: Positive Outlook

97. Which of the following is not a way to maintain a coordinal relationship?

a) Negative Attitude
b) Be a patient listener
c) Talk politely
d) Give and take respect
Ans: Negative Attitude

98. The non-verbal responses like nodding the head, clapping or smiling at appropriate time
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a) Positive feedback
b) Negative feedback
c) Confusing feedback
d) Neutral feedback
Ans: Positive feedback

99. Lip licking, Lip biting or nail biting conveys the gesture of
a) Confusion
b) Nervousness
c) Confidence
d) Anger
Ans: Nervousness

100. The public speaking through interactive communication is

a) formal communication
b) social interaction
c) a presentation
d) professional communication
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22. Sample Question Paper: Computer Networking and Computer

Hardware (CHMT3-R3)

TOTAL TIME: 2HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100

(Answer all the questions; each question carries ONE mark)

1. A _____ can be defined as an electronic machine that accepts information (data +

instructions) from an input device, process it and send the information to output device.
a) computer
b) calculator
c) smartphone
d) camera
2. Data can be any information that needs to be processed to get a specific output (result).
a) modified
b) processed
c) added
d) rectified
3. The set of all instructions is called a _____
a) command
b) logic
c) computer
d) program
4. A computer can _____, _____, _____ , _____ and _____.
a) store data, accept data, retrieve data, print data, process data
b) accept data, store data, retrieve data, print data, process data
c) store data, accept data, retrieve data, process data , print data
d) Accept data, store data, process data, retrieve data, print data,
5. Computers are classified in a variety of ways depending upon the principles of ________
a) working
b) applications
c) construction and size
d) All of these
6. _______ computers are widely used for variety of applications across the globe,and are
least powerful as compared to other computers
a) Super Computer
b) Mainframe Computers
c) Mini Computers
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7. The computers that process _____ signals are known as Analog Computers
a) analog
b) digital
c) signum
d) parabolic
8. An digital signal can be represented as a series of _____
a) saw tooth wave
b) square wave
c) sign wave
d) spin wave
9. The analog signal can have infinite values over the continuous wave
a) finite
b) unknown
c) infinite
d) numerous
10. The _____ are widely used in the construction of analog computers when the analog
electrical signal is to be processed.
a) Transistors
b) Integrated circuits
c) operational amplifiers
d) none of these
11. _____ Computers process digital signals.
a) analog
b) digital
c) Both
d) None of these
12. The Digital signal is a discrete signal with two states _____ and ____
a) 1,2
b) 0,1
c) 1, 7
d) 1, 9
13. Examples of _____ are personal computers, supercomputers, mainframe computers etc
a) digital computers
b) analog computers
c) calculator
d) hybrid computers
14. __________ are the most powerful computers in terms of speed of execution
a) DESKTOP
b) supercomputers
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d) pamtop
15. _____ was the first super computer made in India by C-DAC
a) Trishul
b) Pruthvi
c) Param
d) Eniac
16. The _____ computers are multi-terminal Computers
a) laptop
b) personal
c) mini
d) mainframe
17. Unlike personal computers, _____ computers offer time-sharing.
a) mini
b) super
c) mainframe
d) pamtop
18. _____ computers are also known as midrange computers
a) mini
b) mainframe
c) pcs
d) palmtop
19. As compared to _______ mainframes and minicomputers, microcomputers are the least
powerful
a) micro Computers
b) computers
c) super Computers
d) mini Computers
20. _____ is the term referred to the computer that is designed for use by a single person
a) Mainframe computer
b) mini computer
c) super Computers
d) personal computer
21. _____ are sometimes called microcomputers
a) PCs
b) minis
c) mainframes
d) super computers
22. The term ______ is frequently used to refer to desktop computers.
a) laptop
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c) palmtop
d) PCs
23. _____ comprises of a keyboard, mouse, monitor and system unit.
a) laptop
b) handheld computers
c) Desktop
d) palmtop
24. The _____ is also known as cabinet or chassis.
a) motherboard
b) system unit
c) cpu
d) monitor
25. Desktop computers come in two models- horizontal model and ________.
a) vertical model
b) flat model
c) right model
d) tower model
26. The size of a _______ is like an appointment book.
a) Palmtop
b) laptop
c) Tablet computer
d) desktop computer
27. The palmtops are generally kept for _______ such as taking notes, developing a list of
friends, keeping track of dates, agendas etc.
a) Public use
b) Personal use
c) Mass use
d) Common use
28. there are four main building blocks in a computer's functioning - Input, Processor, Output
and Memory.
a) Input, Processor, Output and printer.
b) Input, Processor, printer and Memory.
c) Input, Processor, Output and Memory.
d) memory, Processor, Output and monitor
29. The _____ controls and manipulates the data
a) Mouse
b) Monitor
c) printer
d) CPU
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a) hard disk
b) memory
c) pen drive
d) CD
31. The _____ unit holds data and program instructions for processing data
a) hard disk
b) pen drive
c) memory
d) CD
32. _____ translate the processed information from the computer into a form that we can
understand.
a) input devices
b) memory
c) processor
d) Output devices
33. This is the process of entering data and programs into the computer
a) system input
b) input device
c) process
d) computing
34. _____ accept the command or input in a language used by the user like English and
converts the same into machine language
a) Input devices
b) memory
c) processor
d) Output devices
35. The process of input, output, processing and storage is performed under the supervision of
a unit called _____ .
a) Arithmetic Logic unit
b) Control Unit
c) co-processor
d) memory management unit
36. This is the storage area of a computer.
a) memory
b) hard disk
c) floppy disk
d) cd rom
37. There are two categories of memory namely a _____ memory and _____
a) volatile, non-volatile
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c) Fast, slow
d) ROM, EPROM
38. all number crunching or logical operations are performed by the _____.
a) CU
b) Memory
c) ALU
d) storage
39. The _____ and the ____ of a computer system are jointly known as the Central Processing
Unit.
a) Ram, rom
b) memory, Hard disk
c) ALU, CU
d) input, output
40. Text input device - _____
a) mouse
b) scanner
c) Keyboard
d) joystic
41. _____ is a pointing device
a) keyboard
b) mouse
c) scanner
d) printer
42. _____ uses light to determine motion
a) scanner
b) Optical Mouse
c) joystick bar
d) code reader
43. _____ A control device that consists of a handheld stick
a) digital pen
b) stick
c) joystick
d) selfi-stick
44. _____ an input device.
a) website
b) webpage
c) webcam
d) cadcam
45. ____ A low resolutionvideo camera
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b) webcam
c) digital camera
d) video camera
46. _____ An acoustic sensor that provides input by converting sound into electrical Signals
a) co-processor
b) microprocessor
c) Microphone
d) smartphone
47. output devices are _____
a) Display, keyboard, Printers, Plotters, Storage media and projectors
b) Display, monitors, mouse, Plotters, Storage media and projectors
c) Display, monitors, Printers, Plotters, Storage media and joystick
d) Display, monitors, Printers, Plotters, Storage media and projectors
48. input devices are _____
a) Mouse, keyboard, joystick, monitor, microphone and scanner
b) Mouse, keyboard, joystick, webcam, microphone and scanner
c) Mouse, keyboard, joystick, webcam, printer and scanner
d) Mouse, keyboard, joystick, webcam, microphone and projector
49. storage devices are _____
a) hard disk, cd rom, pen drive, floppy disk, memory card
b) hard disk, cd rom, pen drive, floppy disk, RAM
c) hard disk, cd rom, pen drive, digital pen, memory card
d) hard disk, cd rom, webcam, floppy disk, memory card
50. The most common output device connected to any computer is a _____
a) Speaker
b) projector
c) monitor
d) printer
51. A network is a combination of _____ and _____ that sends data from one location to
another.
a) hardware, software
b) server, client
c) computer, user
d) adapter, cables
52. The hardware consists of the physical equipment that carries _____ from one point of the
network to another.
a) data
b) information
c) signals
d) program

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53. In network we connect various devices except _____

a) computers
b) printers
c) storage
d) monitors
54. Commonly connected devices include microcomputers, minicomputers, mainframe
computers, terminals, printers, fax machines, pagers, and various data storage devices.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
55. _____ is a device which sends the data signal from one terminal to another terminal or
workstation in the network system
a) Receiver
b) Transmitter
c) Medium
d) Protocol
56. _____ is used to receive the data on the network.
a) Receiver
b) Transmitter
c) Medium
d) Protocol
57. _____ means the Communication Channel through which the data signals are transmitted
a) Receiver
b) Transmitter
c) Medium
d) Protocol
58. _____ is a measure of the capacity of the medium to transmit the data through it
a) speed
b) Bandwidth
c) rate of receiving
d) rate of transmitting
59. Bandwidth is measured data transimetted through the medium in terms of mega bits or giga
bits per _____
a) hour
b) minute
c) second
d) day
60. The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum occupied by a signal is called _____
a) Bandwidth
b) data
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d) magnetic waves
61. The bandwidth is difference between the _____ and _____ frequency limits of the signals.

a) positive, negative
b) upper, lower
c) faster, slower
d) server, client
62. Bandwidth of cable depends on the _____ of cable
a) thickness
b) length
c) material of cable
d) all of these
63. A _____ length cable provides higher (greater) bandwidth than a lengthy cable
a) short
b) thin
c) both 1 and 2
d) none of these
64. set of rules for communication across the network is known as _____
a) contract
b) protocol
c) agreement
d) pact
65. The language used for communication over network of computers is called _____
a) contract
b) agreement
c) pact
d) protocol
66. Protocol along with _____ and _____ defines the type of network
a) architecture, topology
b) architecture, medium
c) Medium, topology
d) none of these
67. _____ is the functional structure of interconnection of various computers and devices for
effective sharing of resources for optimum performance
a) topology
b) protocol
c) Architecture
d) medium
68. _____ is the way of establishing the connections for enabling the devices over a network
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a) topology
b) protocol
c) Architecture
d) medium
69. _____ is a plan or design of interconnections leading to desired performance
a) protocol
b) Architecture
c) medium
d) topology
70. A network can be defined as the inter-connection of _____ computers
a) two
b) many
c) two or more
d) none of these
71. Information is divided into _____ for transmission between nodes
a) blocks
b) packets
c) pages
d) messages
72. server is a computer that accesses the resources from the client.
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
73. The _____ may be a complete computer or just a terminal without any local storage device.

a) server
b) client
c) master
d) none of these
74. A specially designed computer that provides shared resources and services to the other
computers on the network is known as
a) server
b) client
c) terminal
d) user
75. server is also referred to as master
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
76. _____ are computers connected in such a manner that each of them acts as a server or a
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b) terminal
c) peers
d) slave
77. The size of a network can be expressed by the _____ they occupy
a) server
b) geographic area
c) cables
d) adapters
78. All of these are type of networks except _____
a) PAN
b) CAN
c) MAN
d) DAN
79. Full form of SAN is
a) Storage Area Network
b) Storage And Network
c) Servers And Network
d) Small Area Network
80. _____ is a computer network organized around an individual person within a single
building
a) VPN
b) PAN
c) LAN
d) SAN
81. If multiple individuals use the same network within a residence, the network is sometime
referred to as _____
a) VPN
b) PAN
c) LAN
d) HAN
82. _____ consists of a computer network at a single site, typically an individual office building

a) VPN
b) PAN
c) LAN
d) HAN
83. The smallest LAN may only use _____ computer/s
a) one
b) two
c) three

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d) four
84. _____ speed and relatively _____ cost are the defining characteristics of LANs
a) low,low l
b) ow, high
c) high, low
d) high, high
85. If a local area network is entirely wireless, it is referred to as a _____
a) VPN
b) WAN
c) LAN
d) WLAN
86. _____ is a computer network that covers relatively larger geographical area such as a state,
province or country
a) VPN
b) WAN
c) LAN
d) WLAN
87. WAN is made up of two or more _____ or _____
a) computers, servers
b) LANs, MANs
c) LANs, WANs
d) LANs, WLANs
88. in WAN Computers are connected through _____ networks
a) private
b) public
c) cables
d) large
89. _____ are used primarily as information databases
a) VPN
b) PAN
c) LAN
d) SAN
90. In _____ network most of the shared resources are installed on the main (central) computer

a) Client / Server
b) private
c) Lan
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91. _____ is the real-world, useful form of data

a) program
b) files
c) information
d) software
92. The _____ layer defines the electrical, mechanical, procedural, and functional
specifications
a) network
b) physical
c) transport
d) application
93. Characteristics such as voltage levels, timing of voltage changes, maximum transmission
distances, etc are defined by _____
a) layer physical
b) network
c) transport
d) application
94. _____ uses a conductor such as a wire or a fiber optic cable to move the signal from sender
to receiver
a) wireless media
b) unguided media
c) guided media
d) none of these
95. _____ uses radio waves of different frequencies and do not need a wire or cable conductor
to transmit signals
a) unguided media
b) guided media
c) conducted media
d) all of these
96. _____ are manufactured so that signals will be confined to a narrow path and will behave
predictably.
a) wireless media
b) guided media
c) unguided media
d) none of these
97. guided media is also known as bounded media
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
98. CAT 3, CAT 5, CAT 6 cables are of the type _____
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b) untwisted pair wires

c) unshielded twisted pair wires
d) shielded twisted pair wires
99. _____ cable is used for television,
a) telephone line and Lan
b) co-axial cat 5
c) twisted pair
d) none of these
100. Greater capacity: high-speed point-to-point transmission of app. 10 gbps to 100
gbps can be achieve with the help of _____.
a) co axial cable
b) fibre optic
c) twisted pair
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23. Sample Question Paper: Working and Maintenance of Systems

(CHMT4-R3)

TOTAL TIME: 2HOURS TOTAL MARKS: 100

(Answer all the questions; each question carries ONE mark)

1. Which of the following is not a type of computer on the basis of operation?

a. Remote
b. Hybrid
c. Analog
d. Digital
Ans: Remote

2. A computer that operates on digital data.

a. Remote
b. Hybrid
c. Analog
d. Digital
Ans: Digital

3. Any signed negative binary number is recognised by its___

a. MSB
b. LSB
c. Byte
d. Nibble
Ans: MSB

4. The parameter through which 16 distinct values can be represented is known as___
a. Bit
b. Byte
c. Word
d. Nibble
Ans: Word

5. Which one of the following errors will be handle by the operating system?
a. Lack of paper in printer
b. Connection failure in the network
c. Power failure

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d. All of the mentioned

Ans: All of the mentioned

6. If a process fails, most operating system write the error information to a ____
a. New file
b. Another running process
c. Log file
d. None of the mentions.
Ans: Log file

7. Which of the following is not a real time operating system?

a. RTLinux
b. Palm OS
c. QNX
d. VxWorks
Ans: Palm OS

8. The FCFS algorithm is particularly troublesome for___

a. Operating systems
b. Multiprocessor systems
c. Time sharing systems
d. Multiprogramming system
Ans: Time sharing systems

9. The main memory accommodates____

a. Cpu
b. User processes
c. Operating system
d. All of the mentioned
Ans: Operating system

10. Computer has a built-in system clock that emits millions of regularly spaced electric
pulses per ___ called clock cycles.
a. Second
b. Millisecond
c. Microsecond
d. Minute
Ans: second

11. The operation that does not involves clock cycles is __

a. Installation of a device
b. Execute
c. Fetch
d. Decode
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Ans: Installation of a device

12. MAR stands for___

a. Memory address register
b. Main address register
c. Main accessible register
d. Memory accessible
Ans: Memory address register

13. Which of the following part of a processor contains the hardware necessary to perform
all the operations required by a computer?
a. Controller
b. Registers
c. Cache
d. Data path
Ans: Data path

14. Which of the following is a type of microprocessor?

a. CISC
b. RISC
c. EPIC
d. All of the mentioned
Ans: All of the mentioned

15. The microprocessor of a computer can operate on any information if it is present in

______________ only.
a. Program Counter
b. Flag
c. Main Memory
d. Secondary Memory
Ans: Main Memory

16. Which of the following technology was used by Intel to design its first 8-bit
microprocessor?
a. NMOS
b. HMOS
c. PMOS
d. TTL
Ans: PMOS

17. What is the word length of an 8-bit microprocessor?

a. 8-bits – 64 bits
b. 4-bits – 32 bits
c. 8-bits – 16 bits
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d. 8-bits – 32 bits
Ans: 8-bit – 64 bits

18. Which of the following is a special-purpose register of microprocessor?

a. Program counter
b. Instruction register
c. Accumulator
d. Temporary register
Ans: Program counter

19. The main purpose of laptop design is

a. For Entertainment
b. For Portability
c. To increase data transfer speed
d. To reduce Cost
Ans: For Portability

20. The CPU of a laptop produces

a. Less Heat
b. Light Heat
c. Very High Heat
d. Do Not Produce Heat
Ans: Less Heat

21. Memory Modules used by Laptop is called

a. PCI
b. ZIF Socket
c. SIMM
d. SO-DIMM
Ans: SO-DIMM

22. In laptop, all internal component is connected to the system board which is known as
a. Mother Board
b. Switch Board
c. Component Board
d. Common Board
Ans: Mother Board

23. Express Card is also known as

a. Standard Card
b. PCMCIA Card
c. Standalone Card
d. Special Card
Ans: PCMCIA Card
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24. The capacity of a laptop battery is expressed in terms of

a. Current rating
b. Voltage rating
c. Ampere hour rating
d. None of the above
Ans: Ampere hour rating

25. What kind of technology is used in the LCD/LED display of the laptop?
a. Zoop raxioscope
b. Active Matrix Display
c. Photonic switching
d. Graphics accelarator
Ans: Active Matrix Display

26. Which kind of battery is used by current laptops

a. Lithium-Ions
b. Lead acid
c. Nickel metal hydride
d. Nii-cd
Ans: Lithium-Ions

27. Which device is first removed during hardware troubleshooting of a laptop

a. LCD
b. Keyboard
c. Battery
d. HDD
Ans: Battery

28. BIOS is abbreviated as _______________

a. Basic Input Output Server
b. Basic Internet Output Systems
c. Basic Input Output System
d. Battery-based Input Output System
Ans: Basic Input Output System

29. __________ passwords are next level of security.

a. BIOS
b. CMOS
c. SMOS
d. BOIS
Ans: BIOS

30. Which is loaded into memory when system is booted?

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a. Kernel
b. Shell
c. Commands
d. Script
Ans: Kernel

31. Bootstrapping is also known as

a. Quick boot
b. Cold boot
c. Hot boot
d. Fast boot
Ans: Cold boot

32. Which of the following does not occur during the power-on-self-test (POST)?
a. The ScanDisk utility begins to run
b. The video card and video memory are tested
c. The BIOS identification process occurs
d. Memory chips are checked
Ans: The ScanDisk utility begins to run

33. SATA initially came as a evolution/improvement ove

a. IDE
b. Fiber Channel
c. SAS
d. SCSI
Ans: IDE

34. What is the BUS architecture used by SATA?

a. Parallel
b. Serial
c. Depends on the chipset used
d. None of the mentioned
Ans: Serial

35. Maximum number of SATA devices that can be connected through SATA is
a. 1
b. 5
c. 8
d. 15
Ans: 15

36. What is the maximum distance that you can connect through a SATA?
a. 1 meter
b. 1 kilometers
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c. 100 kilometers’ with repeaters

d. 5 meters
Ans: 1 meter

37. What is an operating system?

a. interface between the hardware and application programs
b. collection of programs that manages hardware resources
c. system service provider to the application programs
d. all of the mentioned
Ans: all of the mentioned

38. What is the main function of the command interpreter?

a. to provide the interface between the API and application program
b. to handle the files in the operating system
c. to get and execute the next user-specified command
d. none of the mentioned
Ans: none of the mentioned

39. In Operating Systems, which of the following is/are CPU scheduling algorithms?
a. Priority
b. Round Robin
c. Shortest Job First
d. All of the mentioned
Ans: All of the mentioned

40. To access the services of the operating system, the interface is provided by the
___________
a. Library
b. System calls
c. Assembly instructions
d. API
Ans: System calls

41. CPU scheduling is the basis of ___________

a. multiprogramming operating systems
b. larger memory sized systems
c. multiprocessor systems
d. none of the mentioned
Ans: multiprogramming operating systems

42. In a timeshare operating system, when the time slot assigned to a process is completed,
the process switches from the current state to?
a. Suspended state
b. Terminated state
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c. Ready state
d. Blocked state
Ans: Ready state

43. The operating system is responsible for?

a. bad-block recovery
b. booting from disk
c. disk initialization
d. all of the mentioned
Ans: all of the mentioned

44. The operating system maintains a ______ table that keeps track of how many frames
have been allocated, how many are there, and how many are available.
a. memory
b. mapping
c. page
d. frame
Ans: frame

45. In real time operating system ____________

a. process scheduling can be done only once
b. all processes have the same priority
c. kernel is not required
d. a task must be serviced by its deadline period
Ans: a task must be serviced by its deadline period

46. Which of the following is not a type of virus?

a. Boot sector
b. Polymorphic
c. Multipartite
d. Trojans
Ans: Trojans

47. A computer ________ is a malicious code which self-replicates by copying itself to other
programs.
a. program
b. virus
c. application
d. worm
Ans: virus

48. Which of them is not an ideal way of spreading the virus?

a. Infected website
b. Emails
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c. Official Antivirus CDs

d. USBs
Ans: Official Antivirus CDs

49. ________________ gets installed & stays hidden in your computer’s memory. It stays
involved to the specific type of files which it infects.
a. Boot Sector Virus
b. Direct Action Virus
c. Polymorphic Virus
d. Multipartite Virus
Ans: Direct Action Virus

50. ______________ infects the executables as well as the boot sectors.

a. Non-resident virus
b. Boot Sector Virus
c. Polymorphic Virus
d. Multipartite Virus
Ans: Multipartite Virus

51. A ___________ is a small malicious program that runs hidden on infected system.
a. Virus
b. Trojan
c. Shareware
d. Adware
Ans: Trojan

52. Which of them is not a proper way of getting into the system?
a. IM
b. Attachments
c. Official product sites
d. Un-trusted sites, freeware and pirated software
Ans: Official product sites

53. Which of the following port is not used by Trojans?

a. UDP
b. TCP
c. SMTP
d. MP
Ans: MP

54. Once activated __________ can enable ____________to spy on the victim, steal their
sensitive information & gain backdoor access to the system.
a. virus, cyber-criminals
b. malware, penetration testers
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c. trojans, cyber-criminals
d. virus, penetration testers
Ans: trojans, cyber-criminals

55. Which out of the following Binary numbers is equivalent to decimal number 24
a. 1101111
b. 11000
c. 111111
d. 11001
Ans: 11000

56. The Base of the hexadecimal number systems is

a. 6
b. 8
c. 16
d. 10
Ans: 16

57. If each Successive Code differs from its preceding code by a single bit only,Then this
code is called
a. BCD code
b. Gray Code
c. Weighted Code
d. Binary Code
Ans: Gray Code

58. The ASCII code is basically

a. 5 Bit code
b. 6 bit code
c. 7 bit code
d. 4 bit code
Ans: 7 bit code

59. The universal gate is

a. NAND gate
b. OR gate
c. AND gate
d. NOT gate
Ans: NAND gate

60. How many types of number systems are there?

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
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d. Four
Ans: Four

61. The base is eight for _______ number system

a. Binary
b. Hexadecimal
c. Decimal
d. Octal
Ans: Octal

62. The most suitable gate for comparing two bits is

a. AND
b. OR
c. NAND
d. X-OR
Ans: X-OR

63. Which of the following gates cannot be used as an inverter?

a. NAND
b. AND
c. NOR
d. X-NOR
Ans: NOR

64. A gate is disabled when its disable input is at logic 0. The gate is
a. AND
b. NOR
c. OR
d. None of these
Ans: AND
65. A multiplexer is also called ___?
a. MUX
b. Data selector
c. Multiplexor
d. All of these
Ans: Multiplexor

66. A method of transmitting many signals over a specific medium is known as ____?
a. Multiplexing
b. De-multiplexing
c. Aliasing
d. Amplifying
Ans: Multiplexing

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67. The truth table for an S-R flip-flop has how many VALID entries?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Ans: 3

68. When both inputs of a J-K flip-flop cycle, the output will
a. Be invalid
b. Change
c. Not change
d. Toggle
Ans: Not change

69. A basic S-R flip-flop can be constructed by cross-coupling of which basic logic gates?
a. AND or OR gates
b. XOR or XNOR gates
c. AND or NOR gates
d. NOR or NAND gates
Ans: NOR or NAND gates

70. The sequential circuit is also called ___________

a. Flip-flop
b. Latch
c. Strobe
d. Adder
Ans: Latch
71. In S-R flip-flop, if Q = 0 the output is said to be ___________
a. Set
b. Reset
c. Previous state
d. Current state
Ans: Reset

72. In a timeshare operating system, when the time slot assigned to a process is completed,
the process switches from the current state to?
a. Suspended state
b. Terminated state
c. Ready state
d. Blocked state
Ans: Ready state

73. A deadlock avoidance algorithm dynamically examines the __________ to ensure that a
circular wait condition can never exist.
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a. operating system
b. resources
c. system storage state
d. resource allocation state
Ans: resource allocation state

74. _______ is the program which is used to start the computer once the computer is turned
on.
a. processor
b. CMOS
c. RAM
d. BIOS
Ans: RAM

75. ________is used/placed to cool the processor in the motherboard, whenever it gets hot
a. Water
b. Ice box
c. Fan
d. Air Conditioner
Ans: Fan
76. Which of the following processor has a fixed length of instructions?
a. CISC
b. RISC
c. EPIC
d. Multi-core
Ans: RISC

77. A circuitry that processes that responds to and processes the basic instructions that are
required to drive a computer system is _______
a. Memory
b. ALU
c. CU
d. Processor
Ans: Processor

78. CISC stands for ____________

a. Complex Information Sensed CPU
b. Complex Instruction Set Computer
c. Complex Intelligence Sensed CPU
d. Complex Instruction Set CPU
Ans: Complex Instruction Set Computer

79. LCD stands for:

a. Liquid Crystalline Display
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b. Liquid Crystal Display

c. Logical Crystal Display
d. Liquid Crystal Device
Ans: Liquid Crystal Display

80. What is the most popular category of portable PCs?

a. Notebook
b. Palmtop
c. Laptop
d. Suitcase computer
Ans: Laptop

81. Which of the following system modules makes a PC really portable?

a. Battery
b. AC adapter
c. DC controller
d. PC Card
Ans: Battery

82. A plastic card with inbuilt memory and a microprocessor that resembles a credit card is:
a. Chip card
b. Card punch
c. Magnetic tape
d. Punched paper tape
Ans: Punched paper tape

83. A USB communication device is referred to as a _________ if it offers data encryption

for a safe wireless connection for laptop users.
a. USB wireless network adapter
b. wireless switch
c. wireless hub
d. router
Ans: USB wireless network adapter

84. Which of the following port is used to connect a laptop with a wired network?
a. Super video port
b. Parallel port
c. Ethernet port
d. USB port
Ans: Ethernet port

85. Which port can support both audio and video?

a. USB port
b. IDE port
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c. VGA port
d. HDMI Port
Ans: HDMI Port

86. Which Laptop storage is best?

a. HDD
b. SSD
c. Floppy disk
d. RAM
Ans: SSD

87. what are the parts of a laptop charger?

a. Transformer and Power cord
b. Brick and wire
c. Adapter and cable
d. USB
Ans: Transformer and Power cord

88. From where can the boot option be selected?

a. Advanced BIOS Features
b. Advanced Chipset Features
c. CPU Soft menu
d. Power management Setup
Ans: Advanced BIOS Features

89. Which chip contains the system BIOS and can hold data permanently, even without
electricity?
a. Flash ROM
b. NVRAM
c. RAM
d. ROM
Ans: Flash ROM

90. What is POST?

a. post-operative self-test
b. PC operating system test
c. power-on self-test
d. personal overall starter test
Ans: power-on self-test

91. Where is POST located?

a. System ROM
b. CMOS
c. POST expansion card
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d. RAM
Ans: System ROM

92. What else is a command interpreter called?

a. prompt
b. kernel
c. shell
d. command
Ans: shell

93. What is the full name of FAT?

a. File attribute table
b. File allocation table
c. Font attribute table
d. Format allocation table
Ans: File allocation table

94. Which among the following interacts directly with system hardware?
a. Shell
b. Commands
c. Kernel
d. Applications
Ans: Kernel

95. Which is the Linux operating system?

a. Private operating system
b. Windows operating system
c. Open-source operating system
d. None of these
Ans: Open-source operating system

96. A system software that helps Operating System to communicate with a device is called
a. Operating system
b. Device Driver
c. Utility
d. Graphics Software
Ans: Device Driver

97. Computer virus is simply meaning is _______________

a. hardware component
b. disease
c. set of computer instructions or code
d. All of these
Ans: set of computer instructions or code
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98. Which of the following is not the symptoms of an infected Computer?

a. Run Slower Than Normal
b. Sudden Freezes & Crashes
c. Faster Internet Processing
d. Show a blue screen with error code
Ans: Faster Internet Processing

99. eScan Anti-Virus Toolkit is supported by which of the following operating sytem?
a. MaC
b. Windows
c. Linux
d. Android
Ans: Windows

100. Quick Heal, Norton, AVG, Smart Dog, Mc Affee etc are the examples of
a. Antivirus
b. Boot sector virus
c. Worms
d. Trojan Horses
Ans: Antivirus

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