Review Questions

When would a technician flash a BIOS$/$UEFI$?$

a$.$ When the date and time start to be incorrect

b$.$ When a port or motherboard component does not perform at its maximum potential

c$.$ When the driver for a motherboard port is out of date

d$.$ When the motherboard has an upgrade, such as a new processor, extra RAM, or an additional adapter installed in an expansion slot

What is the effect of setting an administrator password in BIOS$/$UEFI$?$

a$.$ It prevents the computer from having multiple devices that can boot the system.

b$.$ It prevents the BIOS$/$UEFI from being infected with a virus.

c$.$ It prevents a user from accessing the computer operating system.

d$.$ It prevents a user from changing system Setup settings.

Which program is used to determine the driver version being used for a card installed in a computer? $[$ BIOS $$ CMOS I Task Manager $|$ Device Manager $|$ system Setup $]$

Which program is commonly used to verify that a new piece of hardware is recognized by the operating system, functions, and the system resources assigned?

$[$ BIOS$/$UEFI $|$ CMOS I manufacturer$-$provided application I Device Manager $]$

Where would a CR$2032$ lithium battery most likely be used in a tower PC$?$

a$.$ As a Bluetooth battery

b$.$ Inside the processor

c$.$ As a component on the motherboard

d$.$ In the CMOS

Which BIOS$/$UEFI option might need to be modified in order to boot a Windows computer from a flash drive that contains Ubuntu, a Linux$-$based operating system?

$[$LoJack I Secure Boot $/$ Virus Protection I USB Configuration I Hyper$-$Threading $]$

What is a TPM$?$

a$.$ A method of sharing resources between adapters

b$.$ A physical module that stores passwords and digital certificates

c$.$ The technique used by a USB hub when multiple devices are attached to it

d$.$ A type of lithium battery used to keep current Setup configuration data

A technician is looking at a used computer that was recently purchased by someone, and the computer is requesting a password before the operating system loads. What can the technician do to remove the password?

a$.$ Press Esc key to enter BIOS

b$.$ Press the F$8$ key as the computer boots

c$.$ Remove the CMOS battery for a minute and then reinstall it

d$.$ Hold the power button down for $10$ seconds as the computer is booting

Which tab of a device's Properties dialog window has a Device Status section that might contain helpful troubleshooting information or the status of the device?

$[$General $/$ Advanced I Driver $/$ Details $/$ Management$]$