A+ Question Bank for 901-902 Chapter 2

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

All the above

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

B) Nonvolatile

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

False

BIOS/UEFI settings are stored on the system or primary hard drive.

False

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

False

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

False

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

False

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

False

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

True

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

a) Battery failure c) Overheating d) BIOS chip failure

In the BIOS/UEFI, 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) Open Overclocking Menu d) L2 cache memory in processor

a) Key/mouse type

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

a) Post

The BIOS and the setup program are stored on a ____ chip so that data cannot be modified changed. a) ROM b) DRAM c) RAM d) SRAM

a) ROM

When exiting from the BIOS configuration setup program, the end user has the option to ____ configuration changes or ____ configuration changes.

a) Save b) Discard

When configuring a system for overclocking, which of the following options should be selected to help protect the system? a) Temperature and fan warnings b) Auto configuration c) BIOS/UEFI password d) Chasis intrusion detection

a) Temperature and fan warnings

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

b) Fatal

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

c) Advanced BIOS security lock

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

c) Configuration settings are lost

In recent systems, what feature can detect and display internal case temperatures? a) Task Manager b) System Manager c) Hardware Monitor d) CPU Status

c) Hardware monitor

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

c) S3/STR

Which of the following is not common keystroke used to start the BIOS setup program at startup? a) F1 key b) F2 key c) Shift +9 key d) Delete key

c) Shift +9 key

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. Supposed 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

c) Upgrade (Flash) the BIOS

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

d) Boot Sequence

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

d) Jumper

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 Overclocking Menu d) Save BIOS configuration Settings

d) Save BIOS Configuration Settings