SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MCQ-1

Q.1 What does the acronym SM stand for in the context of computer support?

• A) System Main
• B) System monitor
• C) System Maintenance
• D) None

Q.2 How many primary types of System Maintenance are generally recognized?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

Q.3 The maintenance expected to be attended regularly to maintain a structure or system at regular intervals is called?

• A) Routine maintenance
• B) Preventive maintenance
• C) Remedial maintenance
• D) Repair and maintenance

Q.4 According to the provided list, which of the following is identified as a key part of the maintenance process?

• A) Planning
• B) Maintenance and repair
• C) Designing
• D) Permission from appropriate Authority

Q.5 Preventive maintenance is also referred to as time-based or cyclic maintenance. Is this statement right or wrong?

• A) Right
• B) Wrong
• C) Both A & B
• D) None

Q.6 In computing, what is the specific process of starting or restarting a computer called?

• A) Safe Mode
• B) Booting
• C) Starting
• D) None

Q.7 Which of the following is NOT classified as a computer port?

• A) VGA
• B) Ethernet
• C) PS/2
• D) Scanner

Q.8 What is the name of the software that allows a hardware device to communicate with your PC's operating system?

• A) Driver
• B) Port
• C) Windows Defender
• D) None

Q.9 A physical docking point on a computer used to connect external devices is known as a?

• A) Driver
• B) Port
• C) Windows Defender
• D) None

Q.10 What is the process of returning a structure or system to its earlier condition prior to damage?

• A) Restrengthening
• B) Rehabilitation
• C) Restoration
• D) None

Q.11 What information does a typical maintenance manual provide?

• A) Construction process
• B) Accurate details of alterations
• C) Operation of completed structure
• D) All of these

Q.12 Which of the following can be causes of damage to a physical system or structure?

• A) Wind
• B) Distress in structure
• C) Earthquake
• D) All of these

Q.13 Any physical component of a computer system that you can touch is referred to as?

• A) Software
• B) Hardware
• C) Application
• D) None

Q.14 Maintenance is defined as a combination of which actions during a system's life cycle?

• A) Technical, administrative, and managerial actions
• B) Combination of Hardware
• C) Combination of hardware & software
• D) None

Q.15 What is the primary goal of computer maintenance?

• A) Keeping your computers and laptops in good condition
• B) Combination of Hardware
• C) Combination of hardware & software
• D) None

Q.16 Why is system maintenance considered important for users?

• A) Helps systems run smoothly and reduces breakdown risks
• B) Easy to run software
• C) Ensures the system lasts a long time
• D) Both A & C

Q.17 What does the acronym BIOS stand for?

• A) Basic Input Output System
• B) Basic Input Output Device
• C) Basic Input Outcome Device
• D) None

Q.18 What does the acronym USB stand for?

• A) Universal setup bus
• B) Universal sequence bus
• C) Universal Serial Bus
• D) None

Q.19 Where are the CPU and main memory chips physically located within a computer?

• A) Expansion board
• B) Motherboard
• C) PCI Slots
• D) None

Q.20 In the context of system maintenance and electronics, what does PCB stand for?

• A) Printed Circuit Board
• B) Printed current Board
• C) Printed circuit Border
• D) None