Question 1

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The type of BIOS used today is...

Question 2

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An I/O address is normally shown using...

Question 3

Melissa is installing a device that the system does not automatically recognize. She discovers that the configuration disk for the adapter has been misplaced or thrown away. What should she do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discard the adapter and purchase another. 
B)  Systematically adjust the jumpers and switches on the adapter until the correct configuration is found. 
C)  Use the MSD program or another utility to determine the settings for the adapter. 
D)  Use the Internet to download documentation, support files, and software drivers needed. 
A)  Discard the adapter and purchase another. 
B)  Systematically adjust the jumpers and switches on the adapter until the correct configuration is found. 
C)  Use the MSD program or another utility to determine the settings for the adapter. 
D)  Use the Internet to download documentation, support files, and software drivers needed.

Question 4

CMOS holds the computerʹs ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antivirus software 
B)  Flash BIOS 
C)  startup commands 
D)  current BIOS configuration 
A)  Antivirus software 
B)  Flash BIOS 
C)  startup commands 
D)  current BIOS configuration

Question 5

What is the decimal number 13 in hexadecimal?

Accepted Answer

A)  1110 
B)  4G2 
C)  D 
D)  1110. 
A)  1110 
B)  4G2 
C)  D 
D)  1110.

Question 6

Which of the following could occur when the Device Manager General tab shows a Code 12 A system resource conflict has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reboot the computer (multiple times if necessary). 
B)  Reload the operating system. 
C)  Reinstall a device driver. 
D)  Safely remove the device showing the conflict. 
A)  Reboot the computer (multiple times if necessary). 
B)  Reload the operating system. 
C)  Reinstall a device driver. 
D)  Safely remove the device showing the conflict.

Question 7

What is the best recommendation when flashing a laptop BIOS?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure both the AC adapter and the battery is removed. 
B)  Ensure the motherboard jumpers have been configured. 
C)  Ensure that the laptop is plugged in to an AC power outlet. 
D)  Ensure the latest drivers have been installed before installing the BIOS update. 
A)  Ensure both the AC adapter and the battery is removed. 
B)  Ensure the motherboard jumpers have been configured. 
C)  Ensure that the laptop is plugged in to an AC power outlet. 
D)  Ensure the latest drivers have been installed before installing the BIOS update.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Boot Sequence option available in most computersʹ BIOS Setup?

Accepted Answer

A)  Enables POST to be disabled 
B)  Enables RAM testing above 1MB to be disabled 
C)  Enables POST to be executed after the machine boots 
D)  Enables changing where the computer looks first for boot files 
A)  Enables POST to be disabled 
B)  Enables RAM testing above 1MB to be disabled 
C)  Enables POST to be executed after the machine boots 
D)  Enables changing where the computer looks first for boot files

Question 9

Most computers display a message stating which keystrokes will launch the Setup program:

Accepted Answer

A)  When the F1 function key is pressed 
B)  During the initial startup process 
C)  On the inside of the cover of the computer case 
D)  By running Device Manager 
A)  When the F1 function key is pressed 
B)  During the initial startup process 
C)  On the inside of the cover of the computer case 
D)  By running Device Manager

Question 10

Memory addresses are shown in _____ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Binary 
B)  Decimal 
C)  Hexadecimal 
D)  Octal 
A)  Binary 
B)  Decimal 
C)  Hexadecimal 
D)  Octal

Question 11

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description.
Boot Sequence
USB Configuration
ACPI
Numlock On/Off
Hardware Monitor

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the BIOS Setup option with the...

Question 12

-In the figure, the jumper is

Accepted Answer

A)  Enabled 
B)  Disabled 
C)  Hanging around, waiting to be used 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Enabled 
B)  Disabled 
C)  Hanging around, waiting to be used 
D)  Both B and C

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an indication of a resource conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  POST error codes are displayed. 
B)  The computer locks up or restarts when performing a specific function. 
C)  The new device is installed and the new device or a device already installed does not work. 
D)  The computer hangs during startup or shutdown. 
A)  POST error codes are displayed. 
B)  The computer locks up or restarts when performing a specific function. 
C)  The new device is installed and the new device or a device already installed does not work. 
D)  The computer hangs during startup or shutdown.

Question 14

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use the backup BIOS installed on the motherboard. 
B)  Boot from an optical disc, external hard drive, or flash drive. 
C)  Replace the motherboard BIOS. 
D)  Re-image the computer. 
E)  Replace the motherboard. 
A)  Use the backup BIOS installed on the motherboard. 
B)  Boot from an optical disc, external hard drive, or flash drive. 
C)  Replace the motherboard BIOS. 
D)  Re-image the computer. 
E)  Replace the motherboard.

Question 15

To protect the Flash BIOS from virus infection, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  Keep the BIOS write-protected until the need to update it. 
B)  Remove the BIOS from the system when it is not in use. 
C)  Routinely upgrade the BIOS monthly to replace the code. 
D)  Avoid using Flash BIOS on systems that are connected to a network. 
A)  Keep the BIOS write-protected until the need to update it. 
B)  Remove the BIOS from the system when it is not in use. 
C)  Routinely upgrade the BIOS monthly to replace the code. 
D)  Avoid using Flash BIOS on systems that are connected to a network.

Question 16

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ batteries are the most common type...

Question 17

Two types of APICs are __________ and ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Two types of APICs are __________ and...

Question 18

What is the purpose of the Setup program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Used to reprogram the BIOS 
B)  Used to set up hardware that does not use plug and play 
C)  Used to configure the system 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Used to reprogram the BIOS 
B)  Used to set up hardware that does not use plug and play 
C)  Used to configure the system 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

A computer in a research facility needs to have the boot order settings protected. What tool would be used to configure this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Device Manager 
B)  Configuration Management 
C)  BIOS 
D)  Task Manager 
A)  Device Manager 
B)  Configuration Management 
C)  BIOS 
D)  Task Manager

Question 20

IRQ6 is normally assigned to the COM2.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

Melissa is installing a device that the system does not automatically recognize. She discovers that the configuration disk for the adapter has been misplaced or thrown away. What should she do?

CMOS holds the computerʹs ____.

What is the decimal number 13 in hexadecimal?

Which of the following could occur when the Device Manager General tab shows a Code 12 A system resource conflict has occurred?

What is the best recommendation when flashing a laptop BIOS?

What is the purpose of the Boot Sequence option available in most computersʹ BIOS Setup?

Most computers display a message stating which keystrokes will launch the Setup program:

Memory addresses are shown in _____ .

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description. Boot Sequence USB Configuration ACPI Numlock On/Off Hardware Monitor

-In the figure, the jumper is

Which of the following is NOT an indication of a resource conflict?

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

To protect the Flash BIOS from virus infection, you should

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

Two types of APICs are and _.

What is the purpose of the Setup program?

A computer in a research facility needs to have the boot order settings protected. What tool would be used to configure this?

IRQ6 is normally assigned to the COM2.

Introduction to Computer Repair

On the Motherboard

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Memory

Storage Devices

Multimedia Devices

Other Peripherals

Computing Design

Basic Operating Systems

Windows Xp, Vista, and 7

Internet Connectivity

Introduction to Networking

Computer and Network Security

Filters

Exam 3: System Configuration

The type of BIOS used today is __________.

An I/O address is normally shown using the _________ numbering system.

Melissa is installing a device that the system does not automatically recognize. She discovers that the configuration disk for the adapter has been misplaced or thrown away. What should she do?

CMOS holds the computerʹs ____.

What is the decimal number 13 in hexadecimal?

Which of the following could occur when the Device Manager General tab shows a Code 12 A system resource conflict has occurred?

What is the best recommendation when flashing a laptop BIOS?

What is the purpose of the Boot Sequence option available in most computersʹ BIOS Setup?

Most computers display a message stating which keystrokes will launch the Setup program:

Memory addresses are shown in _____ .

Match the BIOS Setup option with the description. Boot Sequence USB Configuration ACPI Numlock On/Off Hardware Monitor

-In the figure, the jumper is

Which of the following is NOT an indication of a resource conflict?

A BIOS update goes awry due to a power outage that occurred in the middle of the update. What are two solutions?

To protect the Flash BIOS from virus infection, you should

__________ batteries are the most common type used on motherboards.

Two types of APICs are __________ and ___________.

What is the purpose of the Setup program?

A computer in a research facility needs to have the boot order settings protected. What tool would be used to configure this?

IRQ6 is normally assigned to the COM2.

Introduction to Computer Repair

On the Motherboard

Disassembly and Power

Logical Troubleshooting

Memory

Storage Devices

Multimedia Devices

Other Peripherals

Computing Design

Basic Operating Systems

Windows Xp, Vista, and 7

Internet Connectivity

Introduction to Networking

Computer and Network Security

Filters

Two types of APICs are and _.