Exam 3: System Configuration

Justin purchased a box of ʺas-isʺ equipment at auction. Included is a computer. When he tries to start the computer for the first time, the computer prompts him to enter a power-on password. What should he do because he does not know the password?

A/An __________ is a number assigned to an adapter or device so that the processor can recognize higher priority devices quicker.

What program can be used to view I/O addresses?

-In the figure, the item labeled c is the

POST checks for hardware based on the saved BIOS settings and displays an error if the hardware check does not match the settings.

What PC component supports more than 16 IRQs and is normally integrated into the chipset?

What function enables multiple PCI adapters to be mapped to the same traditional IRQ?

Press F2 to enter Setup on most computers.

Which Device Manager tab shows error codes?

What part would most likely be upgraded by an ExpressCard?

You have replaced a laptop battery. What should you do with the replaced laptop battery?

-In the figure, the jumper setting on pin 1 and 2 is

What is the difference between a user and a supervisor power-on password?

Which of the following is true about replacing a lithium computer battery?

Which hexadecimal number has the greater value?

What does an ! usually mean when seen beside a device in Windows Device Manager?

What is the purpose of the battery on the motherboard?

Lojack is a BIOS option that prevents a computer from being stolen.

System BIOS is held in flash memory.

What determines what keystroke is used to access Setup?