PC Hardware MCQ - Unique Foundation

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1.

Which of the following components is NOT directly mounted on the motherboard?

Southbridge

RAM

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

2.

SMPS are generally considered more efficient than linear power supplies because:

They generate less heat.

They convert all the input power to usable DC power.

They operate at a higher voltage.

3.

The chipset on a motherboard plays a crucial role in:

Facilitating communication between the CPU, RAM, and other devices

Storing data permanently

Providing power to all components

4.

What is a potential downside of using a SMPS compared to a linear power supply?

SMPS are less reliable.

SMPS are generally more expensive.

SMPS can introduce high-frequency switching noise into the power supply.

5.

What is the typical operating principle of an SMPS?

It stores energy in a capacitor to provide a constant DC voltage.

It switches the AC voltage on and off rapidly, controlling the average voltage output.

It uses a transformer to step down the AC voltage and then rectifies it to DC.

6.

Which of the following components is NOT typically found in a SMPS?

Transformer

Rectifier

Resistor

7.

Expansion slots on the motherboard allow users to install additional components like:

The power supply unit

The CPU (Central Processing Unit)

RAM sticks

8.

The motherboard is often referred to as the

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Main circuit board

Random Access Memory (RAM)

9.

What is the primary function of the BIOS/UEFI on the motherboard?

Processing data and calculations

Providing the initial instructions for booting the computer

Running applications and software

10.

What is the main function of a Switch Mode Power Supply (SMPS) in a computer?

To regulate the voltage from the wall outlet to a constant DC voltage suitable for computer components.

To convert AC current from the wall outlet to DC current.

To filter out noise and interference from the power supply.