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.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Removing the battery to clear all the CMOS settings is the best option for bypassing a power-on password. This will reset the BIOS to its default settings, including clearing any passwords that might have been set. Attempting to guess the password or replacing the CMOS chip can be time-consuming and expensive, and salvaging parts is not a solution to the problem.

Justin Purchased a Box of ʺAs-Isʺ Equipment at Auction