Lecture notes for the Introduction to Computers by James Tam Return to the course web page

Sample Exam Questions: Computer Hardware (Chapter 2)

Choose the answer that best answers each question.

  1. Which of the following is true of monitors that you would buy for a new computer today?
    1. The maximum resolution would be 640x480
    2. The maximum refresh rate would 3.6 GHz
    3. Higher quality monitors have a higher number for the dot pitch
    4. A dot pitch of 0.28 mm is possible
    5. None of above

 

  1. Which of the following is a correct ranking from smallest to largest in terms of typical storage capacities for new computers today?
    1. CD, DVD, hard drive
    2. DVD, CD, hard drive
    3. Hard drive, CD, DVD
    4. CD, hard drive, DVD
    5. DVD, hard drive, CD

 

Answers to the above questions