Quiz : Introduction to Configuration

Q1. When would a technician flash a BIOS/UEFI?

When the date and time start to be incorrect When a port or motherboard component does not perform at its maximum potential When the driver for a motherboard port is out of date When the motherboard battery fails

Q2. What is the effect of setting an administrator password in BIOS/UEFI?

It prevents the computer from having multiple devices that can boot the system. It prevents the BIOS/UEFI from being infected with a virus. It prevents a user from accessing the computer operating system. It prevents a user from changing system Setup settings.

Q3. Which program is used to determine the driver version being used for a card installed in a computer?

BIOS CMOS Task Manager Device Manager system Setup

Q4. Which program is commonly used to verify that a new piece of hardware is recognized by the operating system, functions, and the system resources assigned?

BIOS/UEFI CMOS manufacturer-provided application Device Manager

Q5. Where would a CR2032 lithium battery most likely be used in a tower PC?

As a laptop battery Inside the processor On the motherboard In the CMOS

Q6. Which BIOS/UEFI option might need to be modified in order to boot a Windows computer from a flash drive that contains Ubuntu, a Linux-based operating system?

LoJack Secure Boot Virus Protection USB Configuration Hyper-Threading

Q7. What is a TPM?

A method of sharing resources between adapters A physical module that stores passwords and digital certificates The technique used by a USB hub when multiple devices are attached to it A type of lithium battery used to keep current Setup configuration data

Q8. A technician is looking at a used computer that was recently purchased by someone. The computer is requesting a password before the operating system loads. What can the technician do to remove the password?

Press the key to enter BIOS. Press the F8 key as the computer boots. Remove the CMOS battery for a minute and then reinstall it. Hold down the power button for 10 seconds as the computer is booting.

Q9. Which tab of a device's Properties dialog has a Device Status section that might contain helpful troubleshooting information or the status of the device?

General Advanced Driver Details Management

Q10. A technician receives a complaint about a computer being slow to respond to typed keystrokes. The technician installs more memory and a new keyboard. The customer is happy. What, if anything, could have been done better?

Q11. What is the maximum wattage that can be provided by a USB port?

100 5 2.5 4.5

Q12. Consider a BIOS/UEFI configuration with a Main menu (BIOS information, BIOS version, build date, EC F/W version, CPU information, memory information, system information, system language, system date, system time), an Onboard Devices menu (PCIe, LAN1 controller, USB 2.0 controller, USB 3.0 controller, audio, OnChip SATA controller, SATA, HDMI/DVI), and a Boot Device Priority menu (1st/2nd/3rd/4th boot device). Which menu would you use to determine whether the system should be flashed?

Main menu Onboard Devices menu Boot Device Priority menu

Q13. Using the same BIOS/UEFI menu structure (Main / Onboard Devices / Boot Device Priority), a computer is mounted inside a cabinet, and you want to know if the USB 3.0 port has been disabled. Which menu would you use?

Main menu Onboard Devices menu Boot Device Priority menu

Q14. Using the same BIOS/UEFI menu structure, which menu would you use to determine whether the particular SATA port you used to connect to an eSATA bracket is enabled?

Main menu Onboard Devices menu Boot Device Priority menu

Q15. A technician wants to boot from an eSATA external hard drive. Which submenu item should she use?

OnChip SATA controller SATA CPU information 1st boot device

Q16. A technician keeps having to configure the date and time. What component is suspect?

CPU BIOS/UEFI CMOS battery chipset

Q17. What are three ways to get more USB ports? (Choose three.)

Connect a USB hub to an existing USB port. Connect a network hub to an existing USB port. Install a PCIe adapter that has USB ports. Install an AGP adapter that has USB ports. Install a USB bracket that has USB ports and attaches to motherboard pins. Use a USB port multiplexer.

Q18. When would a technician use UEFI?

When managing configuration through Device Manager When the date and/or time continues to be wrong When an adapter has just been installed When replacing a motherboard

Q19. A computer is being used in a medical office. For security reasons, the technician has been asked to reasonably ensure that no one attaches any external media. What would the technician probably do?

Password protect the BIOS/UEFI and disable unused ports. Swap out the motherboard for one that doesn't have extra ports. Assign user rights through user passwords on the computer. Encrypt the hard drive. Flash the chipset.

Q20. A technician for a small company set a BIOS/UEFI password on every computer. The technician leaves the company, and the replacement technician needs to access the BIOS/UEFI. What should the new technician do?