Computer BIOS and Security Quiz

What is the purpose of the power-on self-test (POST) performed by the BIOS when a computer is booted?

• To check the main components of the computer for hardware issues

• To load the operating system

• To update the BIOS firmware

• To configure the network settings

Where are the motherboard BIOS settings saved?

• In the CMOS memory chip

• In the hard drive

• In the RAM

• In the CPU cache

Which of the following is NOT identified by the BIOS during the boot process?

• Which drives are available

• How the memory is configured

• How the operating system is loaded

• How SATA and USB ports are configured

What is the main function of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

• To secure hardware by storing encryption keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data

• To encrypt the hard drive

• To allow different levels of access to the BIOS settings

• To locate, lock, and delete the device

Which security feature allows the owner to locate, lock, and delete the device?

• LoJack

• Drive encryption

• Secure boot

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

What does the UEFI security standard "Secure Boot" ensure?

• That a computer only boots an OS trusted by the motherboard manufacturer

• That the BIOS settings are encrypted

• That the hard drive is encrypted

• That the computer can be located if lost

What type of memory are modern BIOS chips made of?

• Read-Only Memory (ROM)

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Electronically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM)

• Flash Memory

Which unit is used to measure the amount of electrons moving through a circuit per second?

• Volts (V)

• Ohms (O)

• Watts (W)

• Amperes (A)

What does Ohm's Law express?

• V = IR

• P = VI

• I = VR

• R = VI

Which of the following is a complete loss of AC power?

• Brownout

• Noise

• Blackout

• Spike