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Hardware

Official curriculum roadmap, subject/topic distribution, negative marking rules, pacing guidelines, and solved sample questions.

๐ŸŽฏ Mapped Subjects & Topic Question Distribution

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198 MCQs
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Hardware
198 MCQs
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๐Ÿ“Š Question Pool Structure
198 MCQs across fundamental, intermediate, and advanced concept tiers.
โšก Recommended Pacing
45 to 60 seconds per MCQ. Flag complex problems and preserve 10 minutes for final revision.
โš–๏ธ Scoring & Negative Marking
+1 mark per correct answer. In competitive tests with negative marking, -0.25 applies for incorrect guesses.

๐Ÿ’ก Strategic Preparation & Exam Hall Guidelines

To maximize your score on Hardware, candidates are advised to follow a structured three-pass approach. In the First Pass, solve all direct recall and formula-based questions within 30 seconds each to secure foundational marks. In the Second Pass, tackle multi-step analytical and quantitative reasoning problems. In the Third Pass, review marked questions and verify calculations.

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Sample Question 1
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
One computer that is not considered a portable computer is:
A Minicomputer
B A laptop computer
C Main computer
D None of these
โœ“ Correct Answer: A - Minicomputer
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Minicomputers are large, multi-user systems that are stationary, unlike laptops.
Sample Question 2
Hardware Hard • Computer Aptitude Test
The accuracy of the floating-point numbers representable in two 16-bit words a computer is approximately
A 16 digits
B 6 digits
C 9 digits
D All of above
โœ“ Correct Answer: B - 6 digits
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Single precision (32 bits total) typically offers approximately 6 to 9 decimal digits of accuracy.
Sample Question 3
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
A dumb terminal has:
A An embedded microprocessor
B Extensive memory
C Independent processing
D A keyboard and screen
โœ“ Correct Answer: D - A keyboard and screen
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Dumb terminals have no local processing capability; they only input/output data.
Sample Question 4
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
Plotter accuracy is measured in terms of repeatability and:
A Buffer size
B Resolution
C Vertical dimensions
D None of these
โœ“ Correct Answer: B - Resolution
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Resolution defines the smallest increment of movement or dot density the plotter can achieve.
Sample Question 5
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
Daisy wheel printer is a type of:
A Matrix primer
B Impact printer
C Laser printer
D Manual printer
โœ“ Correct Answer: B - Impact printer
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Like a typewriter, it strikes a ribbon against paper to form characters.
Sample Question 6
Hardware Hard • Computer Aptitude Test
The number of records contained within a block of data on magnetic tape is defined by the:
A Block definition
B Record contain clause
C Blocking factor
D Record per block factor
โœ“ Correct Answer: C - Blocking factor
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Blocking factor refers to the number of logical records stored in a single physical block.
Sample Question 7
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
Serial access memories are useful in applications where:
A Data consists of numbers
B Short access time is required
C Each stored word is processed differently
D Data naturally needs to flow in and out in a serial form
โœ“ Correct Answer: D - Data naturally needs to flow in and out in a serial form
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Serial access is ideal for sequential data processing where random jumping isn't needed.
Sample Question 8
Hardware Hard • Computer Aptitude Test
Which of the following memories must be refreshed many times per second?
A Static RAM
B Dynamic RAM
C EPROM
D ROM
โœ“ Correct Answer: B - Dynamic RAM
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
DRAM stores data in capacitors that leak charge and require periodic refreshing.
Sample Question 9
Hardware Hard • Computer Aptitude Test
The memory which is programmed at the time it is manufactured:
A ROM
B RAM
C PROM
D EPROM
โœ“ Correct Answer: A - ROM
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Read-Only Memory (ROM) is hard-coded during the manufacturing process.
Sample Question 10
Hardware Medium • Computer Aptitude Test
Which of the following memory medium is not used as main memory system?
A Magnetic core
B Semiconductor
C Magnetic tape
D Both (a) and (b)
โœ“ Correct Answer: C - Magnetic tape
๐Ÿ“– Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Tape is a secondary/sequential storage medium rather than primary/main memory.
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