BIOS

Question 1

During the post, you received a message stating keyboard not present. Press F1 to continue. What are the most likely cause of this message? (select two)

– An updated bios
– A stuck key on the keyboard
– Incorrect keyboard data in the CMOS
– A poor keyboard connection
– A broken F1 key

Answer 1

A stuck key on the keyboard

A poor keyboard connection

Question 2

What should you do if possible before flashing the BIOS

Answer 2

Connect the computer to UPS

Question 3

Which of the following could be detrimental while flashing the bios

– High humidity
– Low humidity
– Application of power
– Loss of power

Answer 3

Loss of power

Question 4

Which of the following components is an example of firmware
– Cache
– Bios
– CMOS
– Ram

Answer 4

BIOS

Question 5

Which of the following stores important system information related to the starting of a computer

– Bios
– Cache memory
– CMOS memory
– DRAM

Answer 5

CMOS Memory

Question 6

When do you need to upgrade the system bios?

Answer 6

Whenever a bios update provides functionality not currently supported that is required by the operating system or hardware

Question 7

When you boot the computer, it hangs after asking for the current time and date. What is the most likely problem?

Answer 7

The CMOS battery has failed

Question 8

Which of the following situations is most likely to require a system bios upgrade?
– You are upgrading a processor
– You are upgrading a sound card
– You are upgrading a modem
– You are upgrading a network card

Answer 8

You are upgrading a processor

Question 9

What should you do before flashing the BIOS

Answer 9

Back up CMOS settings

Question 10

What is the role of the CMOS in a modern computer

Answer 10

Saves information about system devices