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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhen you use the OS to reboot it is called a ______.Cold BootWarm BootShort BootRestore
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhen you use the Power switch to restart it is called a _____.Cold BootWarm BootShort BootRestore
- 3. Multiple ChoiceA _____ causes more stress on the system.Cold BootWarm BootShort BootRestore
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the first Step when cold booting a machine?OS initializing itselfLoading the OSBIOS checking hardware (POST)Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the correct boot process order?
1.OS Initializing itself
2.Loading the OS
3.BIOS checking hardware (POST)
4.Load the Shell/GUI (DOS Prompt)
1,2,3,4
2,3,4,1
3,2,1,4
3,1,2,4
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat does BIOS stand for?Bonus Input/Output SystemBasic Interface Output SystemBasic Input/Output SystemBasic Input/Outsource Shape
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen does BIOS run?Runs after Windows loadsRuns before you shut downRuns after you log inRuns before Windows loads
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is BIOS?Software (Firmware) that interconnects the computers' hardwareHardware that lets the heat out of the computerComputer's permanent storageComputer's temporary storage
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhere is BIOS stored?On the RAMOn the Motherboard ROMOn the GPUin the CPU
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat does POST stand for?Power Off System TestPush On Self TestPower On System TestPower On Self Test
- 11. Multiple Choice
What do you press on the HP computer keyboard in order to open the BIOS screen?
F6
Esc
F2
Tab
- 12. Multiple Choice
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) job is to perform initial hardware checks when the computer is turned on and start the operating system.
True
False
- 13. Multiple Choice
Select the two places specific parameters of a new device are stored after replacing a modular hardware component inside computer case.
System BIOS
CMOS
Startup BIOS
Secondary storage
- 14. Multiple Choice
Once the initial diagnostics are performed and assigning system resources, the startup BIOS program will check for information about secondary storage devices that might contain the OS. This list of devices and the order in which they should be checked are found and arranged in the CMOS setup utility, and are commonly referred to as:
The Boot Record
The Boot sequence
The MBR (Master Boot Record)
The Disk Partition table
- 15. Multiple Choice
When launching Windows Virtual PC application a technician receives an error message that the Hardware-Assisted Virtualization (HAV) feature is not enabled on the computer. Which steps might help to fix the problem?
Safe mode troubleshooting
Re-install the Windows Virtual PC application
Get into the CMOS setup utility and enable the virtualization technology setting
Increase the amount of physical RAM on the system
- 16. Multiple Choice
RAM & ROM are known as what kind of memory?Secondary storageMain memoryRegistersFlash memory - 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the acronym RAM stand for?Random Alignment MemoryRead Access MemoryRandom Access MemoryRead All Memory
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the acronym ROM stand for?Read Only MemoryRandom Option MemoryRead Once MemoryRandom Operating Memory
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhere is ROM usually found inside a computer?Inside the CPUAs part of the hard driveOn the motherboardWith the CD drive
- 20. Multiple ChoiceIn terms of computer memory, what is meant by the term 'volatile'?It retains its content when power is cutIt loses its contents when power is cutIt is not stable and should not be usedMemory chips can overheat
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes RAM?Fast, permanent storageSlow, volatile stoageFast, volatile storageSlow, permanent storage
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement best describes ROM?A flash memory chip that contains a small amount of non-volatile memoryA memory store containing a large amount of volatile memoryA register within the CPU responsible for storing memory addressesA memory store containing a small amount of volatile memory
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is usually held in the contents of RAM?BIOS and Boot sequence needed to start the computerOperating System and currently running programsSoftware programs stored within the computerRecently executed instructions in case they are needed again
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is stored in Read Only Memory (ROM)?Recently opened programsOperating system and currently running programsBIOS and boot sequence (the computer's initial start-up process)The CPU's registers
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Virtual Memory?An additional memory slot located in one of the RAM portsA section of volatile memory created temporarily on the storage driveMemory stored in the 'cloud'Memory that doesn't exist inside the computer but on an external device such as a USB pen drive
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Virtual Memory needed or used by a computer?When RAM becomes full because of too many programs running at onceWhen ROM is too small and struggles to store the Operating SystemWhen users wish to store data on an external server such as 'the cloud'When chosen by the user or computer administrator
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is MBR acronym stand for
Master Boot Record
Main Boot Record
Main Batch Record
Main Bad Record
- 28. Multiple Choice
Where is the MBR located on the HDD
On the first sector in the HDD
Anywhere on the HDD
On the RAM of the HDD
On the ROM of the HDD
- 29. Multiple Choice
What does the MBR contain?
Boot Loader
BIOS
Device Setting
OS
- 30. Multiple Choice
Check all Hardware in the following options
HDD
ROM
RAM
Boot Loader
BIOS
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