PC components

Which of the following motherboard form factors is the largest?. Micro ATX. Mini ATX. Standard ATX. Pico ATX.

Which motherboard form factor is typically found in smartphones?. Micro ATX. Nano ATX. Pico ATX. Mini ATX.

What is a characteristic of a Micro ATX motherboard compared to a Standard ATX motherboard?. Larger in size. Smaller in size. Same size. Used only in mobile devices.

What is firmware typically associated with?. Operating systems. Hardware components. Software applications. User data.

When updating firmware, what is a crucial step to avoid 'bricking' the device?. Disconnecting the device from the network. Ensuring the device remains powered on during the update. Formatting the device before updating. Deleting all previous firmware versions.

What does POST (Power on Self Test) check for?. Operating system errors. Electrical or mechanical failures in hardware components. Software application errors. Network connectivity issues.

How are POST error codes typically communicated to the user?. Through system logs. Beep codes or display codes. Pop-up notifications in the operating system. Email alerts.

To understand POST beep codes, where should you look?. Windows documentation. The operating system manual. The motherboard manufacturer’s documentation. Network configuration settings.

What is the primary function of BIOS/UEFI firmware?. Managing user accounts. Booting the computer to the operating system. Running software applications. Configuring network settings.

Which of the following is true about BIOS compared to UEFI?. BIOS is newer than UEFI. UEFI is an older version of BIOS. BIOS is older and UEFI is the modern replacement. BIOS and UEFI are the same with different names.

In the context of BIOS/UEFI, what is one of the responsibilities of this firmware?. Installing applications. Performing hardware configuration. Managing user files. Running system updates.

What should be done if you need to update your device's firmware?. Disconnect from the internet. Consult the device’s documentation. Remove all peripherals. Reformat the hard drive.