Exam 3: System Configuration

A number assigned to expansion adapters or ports so that the CPU can prioritize between two (or more) devices that need attention is a(n)

What component keeps the information in CMOS memory even when the computer is powered off?

CMOS holds POST.

__________ is used within the Windows environment to view system resources such as IRQs.

Is it an acceptable practice to replace a computer battery with one that has a lower voltage (but not higher)?

A computer has a write-protected BIOS. What can you do to update the Flash BIOS?

Which of the following is NOT used to configure a computer?

How does POST work with CMOS?

Match the system resource with the description. I/O address __________ IRQ __________ Memory address ___________ A. Assigned to BIOS and other chips on cards B. A method of prioritizing between devices C. Like a mailbox number for devices

-Refer to the graphic. What program was used to access this information?

A computer in a research lab requires a password BEFORE the operating system files load (including the boot files). What technology enables this?

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

System BIOS can be write-protected.

Which of the following is the most common type of battery found on the desktop motherboard today?

What interrupt is normally assigned to the keyboard?

To set the configuration for today's computers, go into the __________ program.

Being able to disable a port on an integrated motherboard is important if the port goes bad.

What format is used to show I/O addresses?

All devices must have a separate I/O addresses.

Eight DMA channels are normally available on computers today.