Revision Session Multiple Choice Quiz

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

• Store user passwords

• Secure hardware using cryptographic keys

• Manage network connections

• Increase CPU speed

Which firmware works with TPM to provide a secure boot environment?

• A. BIOS

• B. ARM

• C. UEFI

• D. HSM

What type of memory is CMOS?

• Volatile

• Non-volatile

• Optical

• Magnetic

What is stored in CMOS?

• Operating system passwords

• Boot sequence and BIOS settings

• CPU speed settings

• User files

Which component must be replaced with the same form factor to ensure compatibility?

• RAM

• Power Supply

• ATX Motherboard

• Graphics Card

What is the role of Secure Boot?

• Increase CPU speed

• Secure the network connection

• Load only verified software during startup

• Encrypt user files

Which component provides temporary storage for data used by the CPU?

• Hard Drive

• System Memory (RAM)

• CMOS

• Power Supply

What is the primary benefit of increasing RAM in a computer?

• Improved graphics performance

• More simultaneous applications can be run

• Faster boot time

How can BIOS/UEFI be accessed if the password is forgotten?

• Press F8 during boot

• Reposition a jumper on the motherboard

• Enter the wrong password three times

• Hold the power button for 10 seconds

What type of error checking is used to detect, but not correct, errors in older memory modules?

• ECC

• Parity Checking

• Dual-channel

• Rambus