BIOS AND BOOT PROCESS

You are setting up a new computer. You notice a small chip on the motherboard labeled "CMOS." What is the purpose of this chip?

• It is used for audio processing
• It is used for graphics processing
• It is used to store BIOS settings and real-time clock information
• It is used for network communication

You turn on your computer and hear a single beep after the Power On Self Test (POST) routine. What does this signify?

• There is a system error
• The computer is ready to be used
• The hard drive is not detected
• The RAM is not detected

During startup, you press the Delete key and access the Setup program. What information can you adjust using this program?

• The amount of RAM in the computer.

• The list of hardware devices to be checked during startup.

• The manufacturer's name and program version.

• The contents of the master boot record.

You are troubleshooting a computer that emits a constant series of short beeps during startup. What does this pattern of beeps most likely indicate?

• A fault in the graphics system.

• A fault in the RAM.

• A problem with the power supply.

• A disconnected hard disk.

You are working with a newer motherboard that uses Flash ROM (EEPROM) circuits. What is the advantage of this type of ROM?

• It allows the BIOS to be updated without removing the chip from the motherboard
• It increases the speed of the motherboard
• It provides more storage space on the motherboard
• It reduces the power consumption of the motherboard

To access the Setup program, you need to activate it while the ____________ are scrolling over the screen during startup.

The main menu in the Setup program displays information about the system's BIOS, its version, build date, CPU, memory, and the product name of the computer. You can also edit the system language and system ____________.

In the "Advanced BIOS Features" section, you can configure the CPU and Chipset settings, as well as enable or disable integrated ____________.

The _________ menu lets you set how various power-saving functions should operate, although it's noted that it doesn't significantly impact energy consumption. It may, however, be irritating in daily use.

The "Integrated Peripherals" menu allows you to disable the floppy disk controller (FDC) and, if available, the built-in ____________.