BIOS/UEFI Security Flashcards
1
Q
Computers that rely on BIOS
A
use MBR to hold the boot information
2
Q
Computers that rely on UEFI
A
use GPT to hold boot information
3
Q
Supervisor/Administrator Setup Password
A
Used to protect access to the BIOS or UEFI configuration program and prevents access from unauthorized users
4
Q
User/System Password
A
Used to lock access to the computer
5
Q
Storage/Hard Drive Password
A
Password that locks access to a hard drive connected to the system and require the end user’s password
6
Q
Secure Boot
A
Enabled in the UEFI interface and settings and is not supported by BIOS
7
Q
Root Kit
A
special type of malware
8
Q
Purpose of Secure Boot
A
To prevent malicious and unauthorized apps from loading into the operating system during the startup process.
