GRADE 9 TLE-ICT

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN
COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING
Multiple Choice: Read each question carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Keep hand tools clean and free from _____ and _____.
a
dirt and dust
c. water and soda
b ferrous and other contaminants
d. none of the above
2. If you used a damage hand tool, what will you do?
a
tag a tool
c. put in a trash can
b dont use it
d. none of the above
3. As part of the normal operating and safety procedure, these tools should be
to the __________.
a bedroom
c. workshop
b office
d. none of the above

returned

4. When sharpening hand tools, follow normal _____ procedure.

a
friendly
c. safety
b common
d. unsafe
5. What PECs must she possessif there are customers who complain about the quality of her
product?
a. Patience
c. Versatility
b. Hardwork
d. All of the above
6. Which of the following is NOT considered as a characteristic of an entrepreneur?
a. Copes with failure
c. Persistent
b. Dependent
d. Opportunity seeker
7. The following are examples of peoples basic needs, except:
a. Recreation
c. Shelter
b. Clothing
d. Food
8. Which of the following should be considered first by a prospective entrepreneur in
choosing the right location for his/her store?
a. Types of merchandise
c. The attractiveness of the store layout
b. The access of the target customers
d. The prevailing prices of goods in the
area
9. Salie plans to put a digi-print studio in their locality. Which of the following will help
her determine her plan for success in setting up her business?
a. Survey of consumer associations
c. Getting feedback on the quality
of service
b. Checking for similar business to avoid competition
d. Conducting a SWOT
analysis
10. Julius Lorenzo Louise studies the population in his immediate community. He is doing this
to
a. identify his would-be suki.
b. predicting his biggest buyer would be.
service.

c. select his favorite costumers.

d. determine whom to sell his product or

11. When an entrepreneur improves and alters products to make it more appealing to target
consumers, he/she is doing an _____ of the product.
a. alteration
c. innovation
b. invention
d. improvisation
12. Which tool is used for hardware to stand on to prevent static electricity from building up?
a. Anti-static mat
c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter

13. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten cross-head screws?

a. Anti-static mat
c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter
14. Which tool is sometimes called a nut driver? It is used to tighten nuts in the same way
that a screwdriver tightens screws?
a. Anti-static mat
c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter
15. Which tool is used to strip and cut wires?
a. Anti-static mat
c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter
16. Which tool is used to retrieve parts from location that are too small for your hand to fit?
a. Part Retriever
c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth
d. Flat head screwdriver
17. Which tool is used to clean different computer components without scratching or leaving
debris?
a. Part Retriever
c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth
d. Flat head screwdriver
18. Which tool is used to bundle cables neatly inside and outside of a computer?
a. Part Retriever
c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth
d. Flat head screwdriver
19. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten slotted screws?
a. Part Retriever
c. Cable ties
b. Lint-free Cloth
d. Flat head screwdriver
20. Which tool is used to loosen or tighten screws that have a star-like depression on the
top, a feature that is mainly found on laptop?
a. Anti-static mat
c. Philips head screwdriver
b. Torx screwdriver
d. Wire cutter
21. Which tool is used to blow away dust and debris from different computer parts without
touching the components?
a. Anti-static mat
c. Compressed air
b. Hex driver
d. Wire cutter
22. It serves as the brain of computer.
a. ROM
b. CPU
c. Optical Drive

d. Motherboard

23. Printed-circuit boards (also called interface cards) that enable the computer to use a
peripheral device
a. Optical Drive
b. Motherboard
c. Adapter
d. RAM
24. Also called read/write memory
a. RAM
b. ROM

c. Optical Drive

d. CD-ROM

25. A small, portable disk used primarily for backing up files

a. Optical Drive
b. Floppy disk
c. hard disk
26. The main circuit board of a computer
a. Optical Drive
b. Motherboard
27. Also called diskette
a. Optical Drive

b. Floppy disk

c. Adapter

d. flash drive

d. RAM

c. hard disk

d. flash drive

28. Acts as a pointing device

a. Mouse
b. Monitor

c. speaker

d. keyboard

29. Device that makes sounds, clips and any audio materials be heard.
a. speaker
b. microphone
c. adapter
d. printer
30. Component that reads and record data in CDs and DVDs.
a. optical drive
b. hard disk c. adapter
d. microphone
31. It is a visual device that displays the information
a. scanner
b. monitor
c. speaker
d. printer
32. Which of the following is not a Windows XP minimum requirement?
a. 128MB RAM or higher
c. Lower resolution monitor
b. CD- ROM or DVD ROM
d. 4.3 GB hard disk space or more
33. When the folder copy phase is complete your system will reboot, what are you going to
do if see the message Press any key to boot from CD?
a. Press any key
c. Reboot the system
b. Do not press a key
d. Eject the CD
34. It is consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such
as printers and CD-ROMs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications.
a. station
b. network
c. wifi
d. internet
35. They translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals that can travel across
conventional phone lines.
a. modem
b. router
c. Ethernet switch
d. bridge
36. It is a device that connects a client computer, server, printer or other component to your
network.
a. Network Interface Card
b. adapter
c. modem
d. Bluetooth
37. It is a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together.
a. hub
b. modem
c. bridge
Ethernet switch
38. The ____________ is located right on top of the CPU heat sink, which is a large piece of
metal with fins on the top. It is plugged into the motherboard in an awkward place that is
hard to access. To remove it you have to remove the four screws securing it in place.
a. side panel
b. RAM
c. power supply
d. CPU fan
39. To remove the this device, push down on both tabs which are located at both ends
holding it in place. What device is being removed?
a. ROMb. RAM
c. CPU
d. hard disk
40. Look at the picture below, what device is being assembled?
a. RAM
b. CPU
c. hard disk

d. heat sink

Test II. Direction: Some of the procedures are already in place in the picture. Supply the
missing procedures given the choices below.
A. PC DISASSEMBLY
Remove the CPU fan
Remove the motherboard
Open the Outer Shell Case
Remove CD/DVD drives

B. . PC ASSEMBLY
Place the motherboard into the case
Install the CPU heat sink
Prepare the motherboard
Install internal drives