3.8.8 - BIOS and UEFI Security Settings

In order to make changes within the BIOS configuration, what type of password is typically required?

• User password

• Administrator password

• Guest password

• Network password

What is the function of the CMOS clear jumper block on a motherboard?

• To increase CPU speed

• To clear passwords

• To enhance audio quality

• To update the BIOS

When a jumper is placed over two of the three pins in the CMOS clear jumper block, what does it allow?

• Power from the CMOS battery to reach the CMOS chip

• The system to overheat

• The hard drive to lock

• The BIOS to update automatically.

Removing power from a UEFI motherboard will typically not reset any system passwords.

• True

• False

Setting a hard disk password is also known as ________.

• Drive locking

• BIOS updating

• CMOS clearing

• System boosting

What is the role of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in computer security?

• It provides cryptographic services

• It increases processing speed

• It enhances graphics performance

• It manages network connections.

Which of the following is required to move a locked drive using TPM to a different computer?

• A) Recovery password

• B) Administrator password

• C) User password

• D) Security key

In addition to BitLocker, some systems provide an option to encrypt the entire hard disk drive in the ________ implementation.

• A) BIOS

• B) UEFI

• C) TPM

• D) LoJack

What is a weakness associated with a traditional BIOS?

• It cannot be updated

• It is slow

• Hackers can tamper with firmware updates

• It lacks graphics support.

Secure boot is a feature provided by which system?

• BIOS

• UEFI

• Windows

• Linux