Peripherals & Ports Quiz

Instructions: Answer all 25 questions. Enter your name and click Submit to see your score. After submission, answers cannot be changed.

1. What are computer peripherals?

  • A. Internal components like CPU and RAM
  • B. External devices that add functionality to a computer
  • C. Software programs installed on a computer
  • D. Cables used to connect devices

2. Which category does a keyboard belong to?

  • A. Input device
  • B. Output device
  • C. Storage device
  • D. Processing device

3. Which device is used to convert physical documents to digital format?

  • A. Printer
  • B. Scanner
  • C. Plotter
  • D. Webcam

4. What is the primary function of an output device?

  • A. Send data TO the computer
  • B. Store data permanently
  • C. Receive data FROM the computer
  • D. Process data

5. Which storage device uses magnetic recording on spinning platters?

  • A. SSD
  • B. USB flash drive
  • C. HDD
  • D. Memory card

6. Which storage device has no moving parts and uses NAND flash?

  • A. HDD
  • B. SSD
  • C. Optical disc
  • D. Tape drive

7. What is the typical capacity of a standard CD?

  • A. 700 MB
  • B. 4.7 GB
  • C. 25 GB
  • D. 1.44 MB

8. Which cloud storage service offers 15 GB free?

  • A. Dropbox
  • B. OneDrive
  • C. Google Drive
  • D. iCloud

9. What does NAS stand for?

  • A. Network Attached Storage
  • B. Non-Addressable Storage
  • C. National Access System
  • D. Network Audio System

10. Which connection type is commonly used for keyboards and mice?

  • A. HDMI
  • B. USB
  • C. VGA
  • D. Ethernet

11. What color is a USB 3.0 port typically?

  • A. Black
  • B. Blue
  • C. Green
  • D. Purple

12. What is the maximum speed of USB 3.0?

  • A. 480 Mbps
  • B. 5 Gbps
  • C. 20 Gbps
  • D. 40 Gbps

13. Which port is reversible and supports multiple protocols?

  • A. USB Type-A
  • B. USB Type-B
  • C. USB Type-C
  • D. Mini USB

14. What color is the PS/2 keyboard port?

  • A. Green
  • B. Purple
  • C. Blue
  • D. Pink

15. Which video port transmits both digital audio and video and is common on TVs?

  • A. VGA
  • B. DVI
  • C. HDMI
  • D. DisplayPort

16. Which port is preferred for PC gaming and can daisy-chain multiple monitors?

  • A. HDMI
  • B. VGA
  • C. DVI
  • D. DisplayPort

17. What connector is used for Ethernet?

  • A. RJ-11
  • B. RJ-45
  • C. USB
  • D. HDMI

18. What is the color of the audio jack for speakers?

  • A. Pink
  • B. Blue
  • C. Green
  • D. Orange

19. Which legacy port used 25 pins and was often used for printers?

  • A. Serial port
  • B. Parallel port
  • C. Game port
  • D. VGA port

20. What was the Game/MIDI port used for?

  • A. Connecting joysticks and musical instruments
  • B. Connecting external hard drives
  • C. Connecting monitors
  • D. Connecting network cables

21. Which DVI type transmits only digital signal?

  • A. DVI-A
  • B. DVI-D
  • C. DVI-I
  • D. DVI-V

22. What is Thunderbolt used for?

  • A. High-speed data, video, and power
  • B. Only audio output
  • C. Legacy printer connection
  • D. Analog video

23. Which storage device uses laser-based technology?

  • A. SSD
  • B. HDD
  • C. Optical disc
  • D. USB flash drive

24. What is the maximum speed of USB 2.0?

  • A. 480 Mbps
  • B. 5 Gbps
  • C. 10 Gbps
  • D. 20 Gbps

25. Which peripheral is used for capturing video for conferencing?

  • A. Microphone
  • B. Webcam
  • C. Scanner
  • D. Plotter
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