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Comptia A+ Certification Practice Test 1
(Exam 220-901) Questions and Answers
100% Pass
True or False
The main functionality of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is to perform the initial
hardware checks after the computer is powered on and start up the operating system. -
ANS True
What two things can be used by an Operating System to communicate with hardware? -
ANS Device Drivers
System BIOS
In modern PCs, the procedure of replacing BIOS contents is sometimes referred to as: -
ANS Flashing the BIOS
BIOS updates are performed in order to - ANS Fix known programming errors in the current
BIOS
1
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Repair damaged BIOS
Provide support for new types of attached hardware
What are the terms that refer to BIOS types that can be updated without removing the BIOS
chip from a motherboard? - ANS EEPROM
Flash Memory
Which Microsoft Windows OS utility can be used to view basic information about computer's
BIOS? - ANS MSINFO32.exe
True or False
Power failure during BIOS upgrade can be the cause of irreversible damage to the computer
system. - ANS True
After a normal system shutdown, when the computer is turned off, contents of the memory
used to store BIOS settings are: - ANS Retained
What is the acronym that refers to a series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by the
startup BIOS after the computer is powered on? - ANS POST (Power On Self Test)
After replacing a modular hardware component inside computer case, the updated information
about specific parameters of the new device can be stored in: - ANS CMOS RAM
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Comptia A+ Certification Practice Test 1
(Exam 220-901) Questions and Answers
100% Pass
True or False
The main functionality of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is to perform the initial
hardware checks after the computer is powered on and start up the operating system. -
ANS True
What two things can be used by an Operating System to communicate with hardware? -
ANS Device Drivers
System BIOS
In modern PCs, the procedure of replacing BIOS contents is sometimes referred to as: -
ANS Flashing the BIOS
BIOS updates are performed in order to - ANS Fix known programming errors in the current
BIOS
1
, ©JASONMcCONNELL 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Repair damaged BIOS
Provide support for new types of attached hardware
What are the terms that refer to BIOS types that can be updated without removing the BIOS
chip from a motherboard? - ANS EEPROM
Flash Memory
Which Microsoft Windows OS utility can be used to view basic information about computer's
BIOS? - ANS MSINFO32.exe
True or False
Power failure during BIOS upgrade can be the cause of irreversible damage to the computer
system. - ANS True
After a normal system shutdown, when the computer is turned off, contents of the memory
used to store BIOS settings are: - ANS Retained
What is the acronym that refers to a series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by the
startup BIOS after the computer is powered on? - ANS POST (Power On Self Test)
After replacing a modular hardware component inside computer case, the updated information
about specific parameters of the new device can be stored in: - ANS CMOS RAM
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