Question 1

Many CMOS setup menus allow changes to the CPU,RAM,and GPU,which supports __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Overheating 
B)  Overclocking 
C)  Multitasking 
D)  Multiprocessing 
A)  Overheating 
B)  Overclocking 
C)  Multitasking 
D)  Multiprocessing B

Question 2

____________________ refers to updating the system BIOS.

Accepted Answer

Flashing ROM

Question 3

Compare the function of the Northbridge chip versus the Southbridge chip.

Accepted Answer

The function of the Northbridge is to handle the memory,while the Southbridge handles the inputs and outputs to most of the other devices in the PC.

Question 4

__________ enables you to boot a PC without any local storage by retrieving an OS from a server over a network.

Accepted Answer

Preboot ex

Question 5

How is the system BIOS on the Flash ROM updated to add support for a new technology?

Accepted Answer

The system BIOS on Flash ROM i

Question 6

What is the function of a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)chip?

Accepted Answer

A separate memory chip,often c

Question 7

What should be done to resolve a CMOS configuration mismatch error?

Accepted Answer

To resolve a CMOS co

Question 8

What has remained constant in the boot process from the oldest 8086 to the most recent microprocessor?

Accepted Answer

The special built-in memory address sent

Question 9

What is a boot sector?

Accepted Answer

The boot sector is a special l

Question 10

Some CMOS setup utilities enable you to create two passwords: one for boot and another for the CMOS ___________________ program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some CMOS setup utilities enable you to...

Question 11

Upon power-up,the CPU determines whether the power supply is working correctly by monitoring a(n)____________________ wire.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Upon power-up,the CPU determines whether the power...

Question 12

How do modern CPUs implement the Northbridge?

Accepted Answer

Modern processors in

Question 13

Define POST cards.

Accepted Answer

POST cards are special devices

Question 14

What are some drawbacks to traditional BIOS?

Accepted Answer

BIOS works only in 16-bit mode and depen

Question 15

What are programs stored on ROM chips called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Applications 
B)  Drivers 
C)  Firmware 
D)  Software 
A)  Applications 
B)  Drivers 
C)  Firmware 
D)  Software

Question 16

What is the function of the CMOS Setup program?

Accepted Answer

The function of the CMOS Setup

Question 17

Where does the motherboard store the keyboard controller support program?

Accepted Answer

A)  DRAM 
B)  Hard drive 
C)  RAM 
D)  ROM chip 
A)  DRAM 
B)  Hard drive 
C)  RAM 
D)  ROM chip

Question 18

How are POST cards typically used in today's PCs?

Accepted Answer

POST cards used to be an essential tool

Question 19

The POST cards snap into the ____________________ slots in a system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The POST cards snap into the ____________________...

Question 20

Why are ROM chips considered nonvolatile?

Accepted Answer

ROM chips are considered nonvo

Exam 8: Bios

Many CMOS setup menus allow changes to the CPU,RAM,and GPU,which supports __________.

____________________ refers to updating the system BIOS.

Compare the function of the Northbridge chip versus the Southbridge chip.

__________ enables you to boot a PC without any local storage by retrieving an OS from a server over a network.

How is the system BIOS on the Flash ROM updated to add support for a new technology?

What is the function of a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)chip?

What should be done to resolve a CMOS configuration mismatch error?

What has remained constant in the boot process from the oldest 8086 to the most recent microprocessor?

What is a boot sector?

Some CMOS setup utilities enable you to create two passwords: one for boot and another for the CMOS ___________________ program.

Upon power-up,the CPU determines whether the power supply is working correctly by monitoring a(n)____________________ wire.

How do modern CPUs implement the Northbridge?

Define POST cards.

What are some drawbacks to traditional BIOS?

What are programs stored on ROM chips called?

What is the function of the CMOS Setup program?

Where does the motherboard store the keyboard controller support program?

How are POST cards typically used in today's PCs?

The POST cards snap into the ____________________ slots in a system.

Why are ROM chips considered nonvolatile?

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