Block 2 All Units

Front

When the “ON” button is pressed, which computer component turns on first? Options: Monitor, Keyboard, Power Supply, Hard Drive

Back

Power Supply

Front

Where is the Power On Self-Test (POST) program stored? Options: Hard Drive, RAM, ROM, Processor

Back

ROM

Front

When does the POST program run?

Back

Every time the computer is booted

Tags

Bonus

Front

The POST program can indicate hardware failures using audible ________ codes

Back

beep

Tags

Bonus

Front

What is the job of the bootstrap loader program?

Back

To find an operating system.

Front

The ____ settings can be configured by the user.

Back

CMOS

Front

A storage device with a usable operating system written on it is called a _______.

Back

Bootable Disk or System Disk

Front

What Modern firmware program has replaced the BIOS?

Back

UEFI

Front

RAM is also referred to as _____ or ______ memory.

Back

Main, Primary

Front

RAM is _______ memory, because it will retain data only as long as the power is applied.

Back

Volatile

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Bonus