Deck 3: System Configuration

Question 1

System BIOS can be write-protected.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A virus can infect a Flash BIOS.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Eight DMA channels are normally available on computers today.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

IRQ3 is normally assigned to the Secondary IDE controller.

Question 5

IRQ0 is normally assigned to the Primary IDE controller.

Question 6

POST checks for hardware based on the saved BIOS settings and displays an error if the hardware check does not match the settings.

Question 7

EFI is a method of upgrading or flashing a system BIOS.

Question 8

Hyper-Threading can be enabled through BIOS.

Question 9

The information in flash BIOS can be upgraded.

Question 10

All devices must have a separate I/O addresses.

Question 11

IRQ6 is normally assigned to the COM2.

Question 12

System BIOS is held in flash memory.

Question 13

The battery on the motherboard keeps information current in RAM.

Question 14

The memory address FE90000 is a higher memory address than AB912345.

Question 15

Press F2 to enter Setup on most computers.

Question 16

CMOS holds POST.

Question 17

System BIOS can contains virus protection software.

Question 18

A mouse can be used in some BIOS menus.

Question 19

Entering the wrong Setup information can cause a POST error.

Question 20

Being able to disable a port on an integrated motherboard is important if the port goes bad.

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT indicated by the Setup program?

A) The order of devices that the system searches for an operating system
B) The type and number of hard drives installed
C) The amount of unused hard drive space
D) How much RAM is in the computer

Question 22

What is the purpose of the Setup program?

A) Used to reprogram the BIOS
B) Used to set up hardware that does not use plug and play
C) Used to configure the system
D) All of the above

Question 23

Joseph is assembling a new computer for the first time. After putting together the hardware, what must he do to configure the system?

A) Remove the write protect jumper for the BIOS
B) Run the Setup program
C) Cascade the interrupts
D) Run Device Manager

Question 24

What is the purpose of the System Setup program?

A) Assign resources to all devices inside the computer.
B) Reprogram the flash BIOS.
C) Set system parameters.
D) Configure Windows users.

Question 25

Most computers display a message stating which keystrokes will launch the Setup program:

A) When the F1 function key is pressed
B) During the initial startup process
C) On the inside of the cover of the computer case
D) By running Device Manager

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT used to configure a computer?

A) An IRQ overlay
B) Jumper
C) The Setup program
D) Plug and play

Question 27

What is the purpose of a Flash update?

A) A program used to quickly reconfigure the CMOS by resetting to the default condition
B) An email communication sent by system manufacturers to users and technicians to provide the latest information on system upgrades and fixes
C) Scans for and replaces outdated device drivers
D) Enables system fixes and upgrades to the BIOS

Question 28

CMOS holds the computerʹs ____.

A) Antivirus software
B) Flash BIOS
C) startup commands
D) current BIOS configuration

Question 29

What is the purpose of the battery on the motherboard?

A) To keep the information stored in Flash BIOS
B) To keep the information stored in CMOS
C) To keep the information stored in RAM
D) To keep the POST software stored so it can execute during startup

Question 30

To protect the Flash BIOS from virus infection, you should

A) Keep the BIOS write-protected until the need to update it.
B) Remove the BIOS from the system when it is not in use.
C) Routinely upgrade the BIOS monthly to replace the code.
D) Avoid using Flash BIOS on systems that are connected to a network.

Question 31

The most common type of BIOS used today is called

A) CMOS
B) Switch BIOS
C) Flash BIOS
D) ROM BIOS

Question 32

Lojack is a BIOS option that prevents a computer from being stolen.

Question 33

What determines what keystroke is used to access Setup?

A) The manufacturer of the flash memory
B) The manufacturer of the BIOS
C) The manufacturer of the computer
D) The type of RAM installed

Question 34

The Execute Disable or No Execute prevents unauthorized access to specific screens in System BIOS.

Question 35

After the system Setup configuration is set, where is the information saved?

A) On the hard disk drive
B) In the CMOS chip
C) In ROM
D) In RAM

Question 36

A computer that has a flash drive, an external hard drive, and an iPod attached to a USB hub would use three interrupts.

Question 37

What is CMOS?

A) A type of memory on a card used for input/output processes
B) A type of BIOS chip that is easily upgraded without installing a new chip
C) A memory chip dedicated to holding the operating system
D) A special type of static memory on the motherboard that is used to save the configuration information

Question 38

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

A) Change the setting of a motherboard jumper or switch to remove the write protection.
B) Replace the BIOS chip with another containing the latest version.
C) Use the copy command to transfer the updated information from the CMOS to the BIOS.
D) Reverse the chip in the socket to allow it to be updated.

Question 39

What is the advantage of using Flash BIOS?

A) It operates at a much faster speed than other types of BIOS.
B) It enables changing the BIOS by using an update file instead of having to install a new chip.
C) Because all instructions are permanently burned on the chip, it is impervious to infection from viruses.
D) All these answers are true.

Question 40

What is one result of storing the wrong configuration information in CMOS?

A) It will cause a faulty flash update of the BIOS.
B) The computer will appear to operate normally, but all new data will be lost.
C) Permanent damage to the computer system may occur.
D) POST error codes or error messages indicating a hardware problem are displayed on startup.

Question 41

Which of the following is the most common type of battery found on the desktop motherboard today?

A) Lithium
B) Cylinder
C) 9-volt battery
D) AAA battery

Question 42

What device Properties tab would you use to determine the memory addresses, I/O addresses, and interrupt used for a particular device?

A) Resources
B) Management
C) Details
D) General

Question 43

What is one indication a battery is beginning to fail?

A) The loss of data on the hard drive
B) A warning message displays at startup
C) The system continually resets itself as power begins to fail
D) The loss of the date or time on the computer

Question 44

What part would most likely be upgraded by an ExpressCard?

A) Wireless NIC
B) keyboard
C) Hard drive
D) RAM

Question 45

What PC component supports more than 16 IRQs and is normally integrated into the chipset?

A) CMOS
B) Device Manager
C) USB
D) APIC

Question 46

How does POST work with CMOS?

A) At startup POST obtains settings from CMOS to determine what hardware is supposed to be installed on the computer.
B) POST is used to configure CMOS.
C) POST is used to send messages between CMOS and the CPU.
D) POST acts as a backup of configuration settings stored in CMOS.

Question 47

Where is the battery normally located?

A) Inside the processor
B) Inside Flash BIOS
C) On the motherboard
D) Inside the hard drive

Question 48

What is the difference between a user and a supervisor power-on password?

A) The user password allows access to a limited number of BIOS settings such as time and date and the boot sequence options; whereas the supervisor password has full access to change all BIOS settings.
B) The user is a Windows password. The supervisor power-on password is a BIOS password.
C) The user password is used to configure basic things like hardware installation and software application installation. The supervisor power-on password is used to gain access to the BIOS.
D) Move 3 to the down on position; move 4 and 5 to the up off position. The user password is used to access Windows configuration parameters. The supervisor password is used to install hardware, configure the BIOS, install applications, and have total control over the hardware and software in the system.

Question 49

How does POST know which hardware components to test?

A) POST checks an installed hardware folder on the boot drive to determine what hardware is installed.
B) A comprehensive list of all possible hardware components is stored in the BIOS.
C) POST obtains the list of hardware that is supposed to be in the computer from the settings stored in CMOS.
D) On startup, all installed hardware sends a status signal to the BIOS to verify operability.

Question 50

What component keeps the information in CMOS memory even when the computer is powered off?

A) Static memory chips maintain information without power
B) Linkage to the main power supply
C) A small battery
D) A form of ROM where data is burned into the chip at the factory

Question 51

What is the component shown in the figure?

A) CMOS
B) Flash BIOS
C) Lithium battery
D) DIP switch

Question 52

Which of the following should be used to change a jumper?

A) Ink pen
B) Small flat-tipped screwdriver
C) Pair of needlenose pliers
D) Pencil

Question 53

Which of the following is true about replacing a lithium computer battery?

A) You should replace a lithium battery with another lithium battery having the same or a higher voltage specification.
B) You should purchase a battery containing the correct CMOS settings for the computer to prevent loss of configuration information.
C) You should replace a lithium battery with another having the exact specifications.
D) You should upgrade the lithium battery to a more reliable battery type by snapping a battery holder onto the leads of the existing battery.

Question 54

Is it an acceptable practice to replace a computer battery with one that has a lower voltage (but not higher)?

A) Yes
B) No

Question 55

What is the best source of information for finding out how to enter the Setup program?

A) Look at the display during the boot process.
B) Look up the information on the Internet.
C) Look up the information in the computer manual.
D) Try random keys.

Question 56

Where would the component shown in the figure be located?

A) Inside the processor
B) Inside Flash BIOS
C) On the motherboard
D) Inside the hard drive

Question 57

What program controls testing hardware during the boot process?

A) Windows Boot Manager
B) POST
C) Device Manager
D) Task Manager

Question 58

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

A) Use a docking station.
B) Boot from an optical disc.
C) Set a jumper on the motherboard, or change a BIOS setting to enable writing to the BIOS.
D) Boot Windows. Use Device Manager to right-click the computer and deselect the Write-protect BIOS option.

Question 59

What happens when the small battery on the motherboard dies?

A) The BIOS must be replaced.
B) Configuration information inside CMOS is lost and must be entered and saved again using System BIOS.
C) All information in RAM is lost.
D) The motherboard should be replaced.

Question 60

What is the purpose of the Boot Sequence option available in most computersʹ BIOS Setup?

A) Enables POST to be disabled
B) Enables RAM testing above 1MB to be disabled
C) Enables POST to be executed after the machine boots
D) Enables changing where the computer looks first for boot files

Question 61

How are power-on passwords normally removed?

A) Through software
B) By using a special disk
C) By booting from a different device
D) By jumpering two pins together on the motherboard

Question 62

A computer in a research facility needs to have the boot order settings protected. What tool would be used to configure this?

A) Device Manager
B) Configuration Management
C) BIOS
D) Task Manager

Question 63

What program can be used to view I/O addresses?

A) Configuration Manager
B) Device Manager
C) I/O Steering Wizard
D) Memory Mapper

Question 64

What is decimal number 14 in hexadecimal?

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E

Question 65

A computer in a research lab requires a password BEFORE the operating system files load (including the boot files). What technology enables this?

A) BIOS
B) AES
C) DES
D) Windows 7 Professional

Question 66

Justin purchased a box of ʺas-isʺ equipment at auction. Included is a computer. When he tries to start the computer for the first time, the computer prompts him to enter a power-on password. What should he do because he does not know the password?

A) Salvage what parts he can to use on other systems.
B) Remove the battery to clear all the CMOS settings.
C) Because power-on passwords are limited to four characters, attempt to guess the password by systematically entering all combinations.
D) Replace the CMOS chip with a new one that has not been programmed with a power-on password.

Question 67

A number assigned to expansion adapters or ports so that the CPU can prioritize between two (or more) devices that need attention is a(n)

A) IRQ
B) I/O address
C) DMA channel
D) USB enabler

Question 68

What is the decimal number 13 in hexadecimal?

A) 1110
B) 4G2
C) D
D) 1110

Question 69

Which of the following is true?

A) PCs typically have 16 I/O addresses numbered 0 through 15.
B) Every device must have a unique I/O address.
C) I/O addresses are used to allow an adapter to bypass the processor and communicate directly with the RAM chips.
D) Similar adapters and devices are assigned the same I/O address.

Question 70

What interrupt is normally assigned to the keyboard?

A) IRQ0
B) IRQ1
C) IRQ2
D) IRQ3

Question 71

What function enables multiple PCI adapters to be mapped to the same traditional IRQ?

A) Noncascaded interrupts
B) System resource allocation
C) IRQ steering
D) PCI BIOS setup

Question 72

What is the common I/O address for the COM1 serial port?

A) 378
B) 3F8-3FF
C) 379
D) 1

Question 73

What is the best recommendation when flashing a laptop BIOS?

A) Ensure both the AC adapter and the battery is removed.
B) Ensure the motherboard jumpers have been configured.
C) Ensure that the laptop is plugged in to an AC power outlet.
D) Ensure the latest drivers have been installed before installing the BIOS update.

Question 74

What format is used to show I/O addresses?

A) Binary
B) Alphanumeric
C) Decimal
D) Hexadecimal

Question 75

Which answer is an updated version of the system BIOS to allow such things as booting without a keyboard attached and antivirus software as part of the BIOS?

A) eBIOS
B) BIOS-X
C) uBIOS
D) UEFI

Question 76

Which of the following statements about I/O addresses is FALSE?

A) The manufacturer of a computer or an adapter can set the I/O address specifically.
B) Each type of device is associated with a single I/O address.
C) Every device must have a separate I/O address.
D) If an address an adapter uses conflicts with another adapter, a technician can change the I/O address on one of the two conflicting adapters.

Question 77

The ____ enables a device and the processor to exchange data.

A) IRQ
B) DMA channel
C) POST
D) I/O address

Question 78

What is decimal number 8 in hexadecimal?

A) 1000
B) 0100
C) A
D) 8

Question 79

What is the purpose of the PCIe Configuration BIOS setting?

A) Copies the contents of a PCIe adapter's software into RAM for faster access
B) Enables manual configuration of the PCIe version
C) Specifies the size of the portion of the PCIe adapter that is to be shut down to save power when not in use
D) Enables the PCIe memory speed settings to be changed to correspond to the size of the adapter being used

Question 80

Which of the following is NOT an indication of a resource conflict?

A) POST error codes are displayed.
B) The computer locks up or restarts when performing a specific function.
C) The new device is installed and the new device or a device already installed does not work.
D) The computer hangs during startup or shutdown.