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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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NOTE A failed BIOS/UEFI update—where something goes wrong during

the process—can brick a computer or device. The failure turns a computing

device into a brick, useless for anything but a paperweight.

Just a word of caution to complete the BIOS update section. Don’t update

your BIOS unless you have some compelling reason to do so. As the old

saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!”

EXAM TIP While techs usually talk about “flashing the BIOS,” the

CompTIA A+ exams refer to this process also as “firmware updates.”

Chapter Review

Questions

1. What does BIOS provide for the computer? (Choose the best answer.)

A. BIOS provides the physical interface for various devices such as

USB and FireWire ports.

B. BIOS provides the programming that enables the CPU to

communicate with other hardware.

C. BIOS provides memory space for applications to load into from

the hard drive.

D. BIOS provides memory space for applications to load into from

the main system RAM.

2. What is the correct boot sequence for an older BIOS-based PC?

A. CPU, POST, power good, boot loader, operating system

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