Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

What does BIOS/UEFI provide for the computer?

Answer 1

The programming that enables the CPU to communicate with other hardware.

Question 2

What does nonvolatile mean when discussing memory?

Answer 2

The stored information isn’t erased when the computer is turned off.

Question 3

What is the predominant form of ROM used in systems today called?

Answer 3

Flash ROM.

Question 4

Henry wants to change the boot order on his system. Which BIOS/UEFI feature must Henry use to do this?

Answer 4

System setup utility.

Question 5

While poking around his system setup, Troy notices a setting for PXE. What is a PXE used for?

Answer 5

A PXE enables your system to boot form a networked system.

Question 6

Every time Jill boots her system, it goes through POST, beeps once, and then loads Windows normally. What is this beep code telling her?

Answer 6

On almost all systems, a single beep indicates everything is okay.

Question 7

Amanda’a old system uses DDR5 RAM but doesn’t support the latest speeds. Which of the following should she consider as a course of action?

Answer 7

Update the motherboard flash ROM.