Question 1

Match the system resource with the description.
I/O address __________
IRQ __________
Memory address ___________
A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards
B. A method of prioritizing between devices
C. Like a mailbox number for devices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the system resource with the description.
I/O...

Question 2

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To set the configuration for today's computers,...

Question 3

-In the figure, the jumper is

Accepted Answer

A jumper is considered "disabled" or "hanging around, waiting to be used" when it is not connecting two pins together. It is essentially not performing any function in this state, hence both B and C are correct.

Question 4

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

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The answer of __________ is used within the Windows environment...

Question 5

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

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The answer of 
-In the figure, the jumper setting on...

Question 6

Two types of APICs are __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two types of APICs are __________ and...

Question 7

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

Accepted Answer

A BIOS update interrupted by a power outage can corrupt the BIOS, making the computer unbootable. Many motherboards come with a backup BIOS that can be used to recover from such a failure (A). If the motherboard does not have a backup BIOS or the backup BIOS cannot be accessed, the motherboard may need to be replaced (E) because the BIOS is a critical component for booting the computer, and if it's corrupted and cannot be recovered, the whole motherboard becomes unusable.

Question 8

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

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The answer of __________ batteries are the most common type...

Question 9

Using good grammar, explain the difference between CMOS and BIOS.

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The answer of Using good grammar, explain the difference between...

Question 10

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An I/O address is normally shown using...

Question 11

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and 2 is

Accepted Answer

The jumper is placed on pin 1 and 2, which connects the two pins.

Question 12

A/An __________ is a number assigned to an adapter or device so that the processor can recognize higher priority devices quicker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/An __________ is a number assigned to...

Question 13

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description.
Boot Sequence
USB Configuration
ACPI
Numlock On/Off
Hardware Monitor

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the BIOS Setup option with the...

Question 14

The __________ holds the POST program.

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The answer of The __________ holds the POST program....

Question 15

What are two things that can be done when a resource conflict is detected between two adapters?

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The answer of What are two things that can be...

Question 16

Using good grammar, describe three BIOS options and a situation in which a technician would use the specific option.

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The answer of Using good grammar, describe three BIOS options...

Question 17

A special type of memory where system Setup configuration information is saved is __________.

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The answer of A special type of memory where system...

Question 18

The ____________ holds the Setup program.

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The answer of The ____________ holds the Setup program....

Question 19

__________ is the name given when collectively referring to IRQs, I/O addresses, DMA channels, and memory addresses assigned to a device, adapter, or port.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the name given when collectively...

Question 20

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of BIOS used today is...

Quiz 3: System Configuration

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address IRQ Memory address ___ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

-In the figure, the jumper is

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

Two types of APICs are and _.

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

Using good grammar, explain the difference between CMOS and BIOS.

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and 2 is

A/An __________ is a number assigned to an adapter or device so that the processor can recognize higher priority devices quicker.

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description. Boot Sequence USB Configuration ACPI Numlock On/Off Hardware Monitor

The __________ holds the POST program.

What are two things that can be done when a resource conflict is detected between two adapters?

Using good grammar, describe three BIOS options and a situation in which a technician would use the specific option.

A special type of memory where system Setup configuration information is saved is __________.

The ____________ holds the Setup program.

__________ is the name given when collectively referring to IRQs, I/O addresses, DMA channels, and memory addresses assigned to a device, adapter, or port.

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

Quiz 3: System Configuration

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address __________ IRQ __________ Memory address ___________ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

-In the figure, the jumper is

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and pin 2 is

Two types of APICs are __________ and ___________.

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

Using good grammar, explain the difference between CMOS and BIOS.

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and 2 is

A/An __________ is a number assigned to an adapter or device so that the processor can recognize higher priority devices quicker.

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description. Boot Sequence USB Configuration ACPI Numlock On/Off Hardware Monitor

The __________ holds the POST program.

What are two things that can be done when a resource conflict is detected between two adapters?

Using good grammar, describe three BIOS options and a situation in which a technician would use the specific option.

A special type of memory where system Setup configuration information is saved is __________.

The ____________ holds the Setup program.

__________ is the name given when collectively referring to IRQs, I/O addresses, DMA channels, and memory addresses assigned to a device, adapter, or port.

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address IRQ Memory address ___ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

Two types of APICs are and _.