Computer Hardware Quiz - CBSE Class 10 ICT

Free practice quiz: Computer Hardware (CBSE Class 10 ICT). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 10 ICT practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Computer Hardware, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following is a primary component of a computer?

   1. DVD Drive
   2. Monitor
   3. CPU
   4. Printer
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   Answer: C. CPU

   The CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is a primary component of a computer responsible for executing instructions.

2. What is the main function of a motherboard in a computer?

   1. To print documents
   2. To send emails
   3. To connect all components
   4. To install software
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   Answer: C. To connect all components

   The motherboard is the main circuit board that connects and allows communication between all components and peripherals of a computer.

3. Which component is primarily responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

   1. RAM
   2. Hard Disk
   3. CPU
   4. Network Card
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   Answer: C. CPU

   The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain of the computer where most calculations take place.

4. What is a binary system in computing?

   1. A system using decimals
   2. A system using letters
   3. A system using ones and zeros
   4. A system using fractions
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   Answer: C. A system using ones and zeros

   The binary system is a base-2 numeral system, using only 1s and 0s to represent data.

5. What does the term 'form factor' refer to in computer systems?

   1. The design of peripheral devices
   2. The layout and size of components
   3. The speed of processors
   4. The type of software installed
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   Answer: B. The layout and size of components

   Form factor refers to the dimensions and layout of a computer's components, affecting compatibility and scalability.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What is the main function of the USB port on a computer?
2. How many bits are there in a byte?
3. Which device is used for temporary storage in a computer?
4. Which of the following is an example of non-volatile memory?
5. What is the purpose of a GPU in a computer system?
6. What type of storage is an SSD considered?
7. What is the function of the heat sink in a computer?
8. What distinguishes a laptop from a desktop computer?
9. Which port is primarily used for high-speed network connections?
10. Which type of memory is used to store the BIOS settings?
11. Which of the following components primarily determines the processing power of a computer?
12. In what unit is computer processor speed typically measured?
13. Why are heat spreaders used in RAM modules?
14. What is the primary advantage of using a 64-bit architecture over a 32-bit architecture?
15. What is the significance of the 'bus speed' in a computer system?

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