GRADE 12 CAT WEEK 3: HARDWARE

Question 1

What does a "blue screen of death" (BSOD) usually indicate?

Accepted Answer

A hardware or software failure

Question 2

What is the main function of a neural processing unit (NPU)?

Accepted Answer

Processing machine learning and AI tasks

Question 3

What type of storage device is an NVMe drive?

Accepted Answer

Flash Storage

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of RAID storage?

Accepted Answer

To improve system performance and data redundancy

Question 5

If a computer runs very slowly, what could be the issue?

Accepted Answer

Too many background programs running

Question 6

What is the purpose of a POST (Power-On Self-Test)?

Accepted Answer

To check for hardware issues during startup

Question 7

A laptop battery drains too quickly. What is the likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Too many open background applications

Question 8

Which type of storage is best for long-term archiving of large files?

Accepted Answer

Blu-ray Disc

Question 9

What is the main benefit of using cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

Files can be accessed from anywhere

Question 10

Which type of storage is best for quick access and high-speed performance?

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 11

Which device is used to read memory cards?

Accepted Answer

Card Reader

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of primary storage?

Accepted Answer

RAM

Question 13

What is the first step when troubleshooting a hardware issue?

Accepted Answer

Check for error messages and restart the computer

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication?

Accepted Answer

Scanning a fingerprint

Question 15

What is a symptom of a failing hard drive?

Accepted Answer

Slow boot times and frequent crashes

Question 16

What should be done if a computer overheats frequently?

Accepted Answer

Clean the cooling fans and vents

Question 17

A computer does not boot, and no power lights turn on. What is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

A damaged power supply

Question 18

What is the main advantage of an SSD over an HDD?

Accepted Answer

SSDs are faster and more reliable

Question 19

What tool is commonly used to diagnose computer hardware issues?

Accepted Answer

Task Manager

Question 20

Which of the following is an emerging trend in computing?

Accepted Answer

AI-driven hardware optimization

Question 21

What is the function of a graphics processing unit (GPU)?

Accepted Answer

Processing and rendering images and videos

Question 22

What is an example of an energy-efficient computing trend?

Accepted Answer

Using SSDs instead of HDDs

Question 23

If a USB flash drive is not detected, what is the best troubleshooting step?

Accepted Answer

Restart the computer and try another USB port

Question 24

What is the role of blockchain technology in computing?

Accepted Answer

Securely storing digital transactions and records

Question 25

What is a drawback of cloud storage?

Accepted Answer

It requires an internet connection

Question 26

What is the main function of a storage device?

Accepted Answer

Storing and retrieving data

Question 27

What is quantum computing’s biggest advantage over traditional computing?

Accepted Answer

It processes information much faster using qubits

Question 28

What does "solid-state" mean in SSD technology?

Accepted Answer

It has no moving parts

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