Question 1

All the following are included within the system's typical CMOS Standard Features/Settings menu except ________?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open System Information 
B)  Automatically Detect SATA Hard Disk 
C)  Open Floppy Drive Submenu 
D)  Save BIOS Configuration Settings 
A)  Open System Information 
B)  Automatically Detect SATA Hard Disk 
C)  Open Floppy Drive Submenu 
D)  Save BIOS Configuration Settings D

Question 2

The CMOS memory located on the motherboard is often referred to as _____ memory because of its capability to store BIOS settings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Volatile 
B)  Nonvolatile 
C)  RAM 
D)  Standard 
A)  Volatile 
B)  Nonvolatile 
C)  RAM 
D)  Standard B

Question 3

In older motherboards, a CMOS checksum error should not occur after a user replaces the BIOS chip.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

When exiting from the BIOS configuration setup program, the end user has the option to ______ configuration changes or ______ configuration changes. (Choose two answers.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Save 
B)  Remove 
C)  Discard 
D)  Keep 
A)  Save 
B)  Remove 
C)  Discard 
D)  Keep

Question 5

The BIOS is responsible for reporting any errors that occur during the hardware initialization and tested components stage, known as POST.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The BIOS contains an important piece of firmware that provides support for which of the following components? (Choose all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Storage devices connected to the motherboard 
B)  Configuration of cache and system memory 
C)  Configuration of built-in ports 
D)  Configuration of integrated features 
A)  Storage devices connected to the motherboard 
B)  Configuration of cache and system memory 
C)  Configuration of built-in ports 
D)  Configuration of integrated features

Question 7

BIOS Terminlogy
-System information

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 8

BIOS Terminlogy
-Hardware monitor

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 9

BIOS Terminlogy
-Fatal error

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 10

BIOS Terminlogy
-Power management

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 11

A computer can fail due to a variety of reasons. (Choose all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Battery failure 
B)  Installing an application 
C)  Overheating 
D)  BIOS chip failure 
A)  Battery failure 
B)  Installing an application 
C)  Overheating 
D)  BIOS chip failure

Question 12

UEFI firmware is a way to navigate a BIOS configuration using a mouse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The BIOS chip creates a link between the operating system and the hardware components. Over time, hardware components become obsolete and are upgraded to meet standards. Suppose a new hard drive is not recognized correctly. What could the end user perform to fix this problem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change operating systems. 
B)  Contact the hard drive manufacturer. 
C)  Upgrade (flash) the BIOS. 
D)  Change the CMOS battery. 
A)  Change operating systems. 
B)  Contact the hard drive manufacturer. 
C)  Upgrade (flash) the BIOS. 
D)  Change the CMOS battery.

Question 14

In recent systems, what feature can detect and display internal case temperatures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Task Manager 
B)  System Monitor 
C)  Hardware Monitor 
D)  CPU Status 
A)  Task Manager 
B)  System Monitor 
C)  Hardware Monitor 
D)  CPU Status

Question 15

A user must be careful when flashing the BIOS to prevent an incomplete or incorrect upgrade.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:
-Quiet Boot

Accepted Answer

A)  Copying BIOS ROM to RAM for quicker access 
B)  Disables verbose display of system information during startup procedure 
C)  Enables RAM to be allocated to running multiple operating systems concurrently 
D)  Helps to prevent accidental formatting of system drive 
E)  Imposes authenticated security access to the BIOS setup screens
F) Boots the system based on a signal from the Network Card
G) Toggles between standby and active modes 
A)  Copying BIOS ROM to RAM for quicker access 
B)  Disables verbose display of system information during startup procedure 
C)  Enables RAM to be allocated to running multiple operating systems concurrently 
D)  Helps to prevent accidental formatting of system drive 
E)  Imposes authenticated security access to the BIOS setup screens
F) Boots the system based on a signal from the Network Card
G) Toggles between standby and active modes

Question 17

BIOS Terminlogy
-CMOS

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 18

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:
-Virtualization

Accepted Answer

A)  Copying BIOS ROM to RAM for quicker access 
B)  Disables verbose display of system information during startup procedure 
C)  Enables RAM to be allocated to running multiple operating systems concurrently 
D)  Helps to prevent accidental formatting of system drive 
E)  Imposes authenticated security access to the BIOS setup screens
F) Boots the system based on a signal from the Network Card
G) Toggles between standby and active modes 
A)  Copying BIOS ROM to RAM for quicker access 
B)  Disables verbose display of system information during startup procedure 
C)  Enables RAM to be allocated to running multiple operating systems concurrently 
D)  Helps to prevent accidental formatting of system drive 
E)  Imposes authenticated security access to the BIOS setup screens
F) Boots the system based on a signal from the Network Card
G) Toggles between standby and active modes

Question 19

BIOS Terminlogy
-Serious error

Accepted Answer

A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media 
A)  A device that contains firmware that provides support for all hardware devices and features on a system 
B)  Nonvolatile memory built upon the motherboard and used to store BIOS configurations when saved 
C)  Power-On Self-Test; a BIOS test of basic hardware performed during a cold boot 
D)  Provides information about the processor type, clock speed, cache memory size, RAM, and BIOS information on a standard menu or a submenu 
E)  A BIOS feature that enables systems to respond to standby or power-out conditions
F) A BIOS feature that enables the computer temperature and voltage conditions to be monitored
G) An error that is so serious, the computer can no longer continue the boot process
H) An error in which a problem has occurred with the video display card or circuit within the system
I) The order in which drives are checked or adjusted for bootable media

Question 20

If a failed BIOS flash occurs, some motherboard manufacturers have incorporated secondary BIOS in case of failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All the following are included within the system's typical CMOS Standard Features/Settings menu except ________?

The CMOS memory located on the motherboard is often referred to as _____ memory because of its capability to store BIOS settings.

In older motherboards, a CMOS checksum error should not occur after a user replaces the BIOS chip.

When exiting from the BIOS configuration setup program, the end user has the option to configuration changes or configuration changes. (Choose two answers.)

The BIOS is responsible for reporting any errors that occur during the hardware initialization and tested components stage, known as POST.

The BIOS contains an important piece of firmware that provides support for which of the following components? (Choose all that apply.)

BIOS Terminlogy -System information

BIOS Terminlogy -Hardware monitor

BIOS Terminlogy -Fatal error

BIOS Terminlogy -Power management

A computer can fail due to a variety of reasons. (Choose all that apply.)

UEFI firmware is a way to navigate a BIOS configuration using a mouse.

The BIOS chip creates a link between the operating system and the hardware components. Over time, hardware components become obsolete and are upgraded to meet standards. Suppose a new hard drive is not recognized correctly. What could the end user perform to fix this problem?

In recent systems, what feature can detect and display internal case temperatures?

A user must be careful when flashing the BIOS to prevent an incomplete or incorrect upgrade.

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations: -Quiet Boot

BIOS Terminlogy -CMOS

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations: -Virtualization

BIOS Terminlogy -Serious error

If a failed BIOS flash occurs, some motherboard manufacturers have incorporated secondary BIOS in case of failure.

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

Motherboards and Processors

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Video Displays and Video Cards

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Laptop and Notebook Computers

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

Filters

Exam 3: BIOS

All the following are included within the system's typical CMOS Standard Features/Settings menu except ________?

The CMOS memory located on the motherboard is often referred to as _____ memory because of its capability to store BIOS settings.

In older motherboards, a CMOS checksum error should not occur after a user replaces the BIOS chip.

When exiting from the BIOS configuration setup program, the end user has the option to ______ configuration changes or ______ configuration changes. (Choose two answers.)

The BIOS is responsible for reporting any errors that occur during the hardware initialization and tested components stage, known as POST.

The BIOS contains an important piece of firmware that provides support for which of the following components? (Choose all that apply.)

BIOS Terminlogy -System information

BIOS Terminlogy -Hardware monitor

BIOS Terminlogy -Fatal error

BIOS Terminlogy -Power management

A computer can fail due to a variety of reasons. (Choose all that apply.)

UEFI firmware is a way to navigate a BIOS configuration using a mouse.

The BIOS chip creates a link between the operating system and the hardware components. Over time, hardware components become obsolete and are upgraded to meet standards. Suppose a new hard drive is not recognized correctly. What could the end user perform to fix this problem?

In recent systems, what feature can detect and display internal case temperatures?

A user must be careful when flashing the BIOS to prevent an incomplete or incorrect upgrade.

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations: -Quiet Boot

BIOS Terminlogy -CMOS

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations: -Virtualization

BIOS Terminlogy -Serious error

If a failed BIOS flash occurs, some motherboard manufacturers have incorporated secondary BIOS in case of failure.

Technician Essentials and PC Anatomy

Motherboards and Processors

Power Supplies and System Cooling

Ram

I/O and Input Ports and Devices

Video Displays and Video Cards

Customized PCs and Multimedia Devices

Laptop and Notebook Computers

Mobile Devices

Printers

Storage Devices

Installing and Upgrading Windows

Using and Managing Windows

Troubleshooting and Maintaining Windows

Networking

Security

Operational Procedures and Communications Methods

Filters

When exiting from the BIOS configuration setup program, the end user has the option to configuration changes or configuration changes. (Choose two answers.)