ICT 9 Q4 M7

What are the three major components of a computer system?

• Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse

• Hardware, Software, Firmware

• Operating System, Application Software, Anti-virus Software

• RAM, CPU, GPU

What is the best way to find out what's wrong with your PC?

• Run live updates for your operating system

• Check the monitor and interface cables

• Wait for a beep code

• Take a proactive approach

What is the purpose of the Power-On Self Test (POST) when a PC is first switched on?

• To check the system clock only

• To check all components in the PC

• To test the keyboard controller

• To run live updates for the operating system

Which brand of BIOS chip has the error beep code for 'Video error'?

• None of the above

• AMI BIOS

• Phoenix BIOS

• AWARD BIOS

What does the BIOS do when a device fails the first part of the POST?

• Runs a memory test

• Shuts down the PC automatically

• Sends a series of beeps from the PC's speaker

• Displays a text message on the screen

What is the purpose of checking the firmware in a computer system?

• To ensure correct configuration on a chip

• To check the monitor power cable

• To update the operating system

• To test the keyboard and mouse

Which software should you run live updates for to get the latest patches and protection?

• Application software

• Operating system

• Anti-virus software

• All of the above

What does a series of beeps from the PC's speaker indicate during the POST?

• A power supply issue

• A video card failure

• A memory error

• A successful completion

What is the purpose of the cache error beep code in the Phoenix BIOS?

• Check Keyboard controller

• Check DRAM

• Check BIOS ROM

• Check cache memory

What should you do if you encounter a 'ROM checksum error' beep code in the AMI BIOS?

• Check memory

• Replace Processor

• Replace BIOS chip/Motherboard

• Replace video card