Deck 3: BIOS

Question 1

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

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The CMOS uses system memory, known as RAM, to store BIOS settings made by the user.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

You can determine if a system needs a processor, memory, or BIOS upgrade by briefly viewing the system information display within the BIOS configuration.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

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

Question 5

When exiting the BIOS configuration setup, all changes are automatically saved, allowing the system to restart.

Question 6

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

Question 7

The BIOS chip is by design manufactured to support all types of hardware, operating systems, and devices without continual upgrades.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

A touchscreen is an acceptable method for accessing a BIOS screen on a PC.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Which of the following is not a common keystroke used to start the BIOS setup program at startup?

A) F1 key
B) F2 key
C) Shift+9 key
D) Delete key

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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?

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

Question 19

The ______ submenu is used to adjust or determine the order in which drives are checked for bootable media.

A) Onboard Devices
B) Integrated Peripherals
C) Advanced BIOS Settings/Features
D) Boot Sequence

Question 20

The ACPI power management function offers many standby states that use different resources while in idle. Which standby state should be used most often to conserve power?

A) S1/POS.
B) S2/CPU is powered off.
C) S3/STR.
D) S4/STD.

Question 21

All the following are security features included within the system's typical BIOS dialog menus except ________?

A) BIOS password
B) Power-On password
C) Advanced BIOS security lock
D) Boot sector password

Question 22

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?

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

Question 23

The BIOS uses different beep codes to depict different error types. A ______ error would indicate a serious problem with the CPU, POST ROM, system timer, or memory.

A) Stable
B) Fatal
C) Critical
D) Serious

Question 24

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?

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

Question 25

Some motherboard manufacturers include a ______ on the motherboard to enable write-protection and perform a flash recovery on the system's flash BIOS.

A) Combination lock
B) BIOS switch
C) BIOS lock
D) Jumper

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

The BIOS and the setup program are stored on a ______ chip so that data cannot be modified or changed.

A) ROM
B) DRAM
C) RAM
D) SRAM

Question 28

When battery loss occurs to the CMOS battery, what continues to happen to configuration settings?

A) Configuration settings are still available.
B) CMOS is no longer useable.
C) Configuration settings are lost.
D) Computer continues to reboot.

Question 29

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

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 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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

Question 33

What is the process called when upgrading an older BIOS to a new version?

A) BIOS Chip replacement
B) CMOS battery refresh
C) Windows System Update Service
D) Flashing the BIOS
E) Boot Sector upgrade

Question 34

BIOS Terminlogy

-BIOS

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 35

BIOS Terminlogy

-CMOS

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 36

BIOS Terminlogy

-POST

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 37

BIOS Terminlogy

-System information

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 38

BIOS Terminlogy

-Power management

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 39

BIOS Terminlogy

-Hardware monitor

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 40

BIOS Terminlogy

-Fatal error

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 41

BIOS Terminlogy

-Serious error

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 42

BIOS Terminlogy

-Boot sequence

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 43

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-Shadowing

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 44

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-Quiet Boot

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 45

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-Virtualization

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 46

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-Write-Protect Boot Sector

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 47

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-Setup Password

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 48

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-WOL

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 49

Match the following BIOS Settings with their explanations:

-S1/S3

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