Question 1

The changes made to the BIOS settings are stored on the system or primary hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A failure of the CMOS battery does not normally cause a failure of a computer to boot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

If a fatal error occurs, a series of beep codes continue to sound, while preventing the computer from continuing the boot process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Onboard devices, ports, and features can be enabled, disabled, and configured within the submenu of the integrated peripherals menu.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

BIOS Terminlogy
-Boot sequence

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 6

When a computer system starts, it performs a test that checks system configurations, finds irregularities or problems, and reports any errors. What is the name of this test?

Accepted Answer

A)  POST 
B)  CMOS test 
C)  CPU test 
D)  System timer 
A)  POST 
B)  CMOS test 
C)  CPU test 
D)  System timer

Question 7

In the BIOS, the System Information page provides useful information, which can be helpful when determining whether a system needs an upgrade. Which of the following is not a piece of information provided on the menu?

Accepted Answer

A)  Key/mouse type 
B)  Installed memory 
C)  Processor type 
D)  L2 cache memory in processor 
A)  Key/mouse type 
B)  Installed memory 
C)  Processor type 
D)  L2 cache memory in processor

Question 8

BIOS Terminlogy
-BIOS

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

When configuring the hard drive settings in the BIOS, which of the following is less likely to limit the hard drive capacity? (Choose two.)

Accepted Answer

A)  CHS 
B)  LBA 
C)  Sector Optimization 
D)  Auto 
A)  CHS 
B)  LBA 
C)  Sector Optimization 
D)  Auto

The changes made to the BIOS settings are stored on the system or primary hard drive.

A failure of the CMOS battery does not normally cause a failure of a computer to boot.

If a fatal error occurs, a series of beep codes continue to sound, while preventing the computer from continuing the boot process.

Onboard devices, ports, and features can be enabled, disabled, and configured within the submenu of the integrated peripherals menu.

BIOS Terminlogy -Boot sequence

When a computer system starts, it performs a test that checks system configurations, finds irregularities or problems, and reports any errors. What is the name of this test?

In the BIOS, the System Information page provides useful information, which can be helpful when determining whether a system needs an upgrade. Which of the following is not a piece of information provided on the menu?

BIOS Terminlogy -BIOS

When configuring the hard drive settings in the BIOS, which of the following is less likely to limit the hard drive capacity? (Choose two.)

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Exam 3: BIOS

The changes made to the BIOS settings are stored on the system or primary hard drive.

A failure of the CMOS battery does not normally cause a failure of a computer to boot.

If a fatal error occurs, a series of beep codes continue to sound, while preventing the computer from continuing the boot process.

Onboard devices, ports, and features can be enabled, disabled, and configured within the submenu of the integrated peripherals menu.

BIOS Terminlogy -Boot sequence

When a computer system starts, it performs a test that checks system configurations, finds irregularities or problems, and reports any errors. What is the name of this test?

In the BIOS, the System Information page provides useful information, which can be helpful when determining whether a system needs an upgrade. Which of the following is not a piece of information provided on the menu?

BIOS Terminlogy -BIOS

When configuring the hard drive settings in the BIOS, which of the following is less likely to limit the hard drive capacity? (Choose two.)

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

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