BIOS/UEFI and Power Troubleshooting Quiz

What is the primary function of BIOS/UEFI in a computer system?

• To manage network connections

• To initialize and test hardware components during boot-up

• To provide a graphical user interface for the operating system

• To store user data and applications

Which key is commonly used to access the BIOS/UEFI settings during the boot process?

• F1

• F2

• F10

• Delete

What is the purpose of the boot order setting in BIOS/UEFI?

• To determine the sequence of hardware initialization

• To specify the order of devices to check for a bootable operating system

• To configure the system clock

• To manage power settings

Which of the following is a common symptom of a failing power supply?

• Slow internet connection

• Random system shutdowns

• Unresponsive keyboard

• Corrupted files

What tool can be used to test the voltage output of a power supply?

• Multimeter

• Oscilloscope

• Spectrum analyzer

• Logic analyzer

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of hard disk failure?

• Physical shock

• Overheating

• Software updates

• Power surges

What is the purpose of the SMART feature in hard drives?

• To encrypt data

• To monitor and report on the health of the drive

• To increase data transfer speed

• To manage disk partitions

Which of the following BIOS/UEFI settings can help in troubleshooting boot issues?

• Enabling virtualization

• Disabling secure boot

• Adjusting screen brightness

• Changing the system language

What is the function of the CMOS battery in a computer?

• To power the CPU

• To store BIOS/UEFI settings

• To provide backup power to the hard drive

• To cool the system

Which of the following can be a sign of a disk issue?

• High CPU usage

• Frequent blue screen errors

• Slow file access times

• Low network speed