CSS 1 Quiz #2: BIOS Configuration

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

• Manage installed applications

• Serve as the computer’s firewall

• Coordinate startup and load the operating system

• Handle user accounts

Where is the BIOS usually stored?

• On a hard drive

• In the operating system

• On a flash memory chip on the motherboard

• In RAM

What should you press to enter the BIOS Setup Utility?

• Alt + F4

• F5

• ESC, DEL, F1, F2, or F12

• Ctrl + P

What does POST stand for?

• Primary Operating System Test

• Power On Self Test

• Peripheral Output Signal Test

• Program Operating Start Time

What is the first step of the boot sequence handled by BIOS?

• Launching applications

• Installing updates

• Logging into Windows

• Running POST

What software replaced the legacy BIOS in modern systems?

• RAM

• CMOS

• CPU

• UEFI

[IBM BIOS] You turned on the PC and heard 1 short beep, and the system proceeds to boot.

• CPU failure

• RAM error

• Normal POST – system is okay

• Video card error

[IBM BIOS] The computer powers on, but no beep is heard and the monitor remains black.

• POST passed

• Power supply or system board problem

• CMOS battery low

• Keyboard not detected

[AMI BIOS] The system emits 7 short beeps and fails to continue.

• Battery issue

• Cache memory issue

• Video card disconnected

• Boot sequence mismatch

[AMI BIOS] You hear 1 long and 8 short beeps after powering on.

• Keyboard controller error

• RAM missing

• Video card problem

• CPU is overheated