BIOS/UEFI Flashcards
1
Q
What is the BIOS/UEFI?
A
Critical firmware instructions that control a computer when it starts up
2
Q
What is EEPROM?
A
Stores the BIOS and UEFI
3
Q
What is the CMOS setup utility?
CMOS battery
A
A program that interacts with the BIOS/UEFI
4
Q
What is NVRAM?
A
Non Volatile Random Access Memory
Saves setting changes of BIOS/UEFI
5
Q
What is flashing the BIOS?
A
Upgrading the BIOS/UEFI firmware
6
Q
What is the TPM chip?
A
Ensures nothing has been tampered with on the computer drive
7
Q
What is a way to circumvent a boot password?
A
Remove CMOS battery
8
Q
What security features are built into the BIOS?
A
Passwords
Drive Encryption
TPM
Secure boot
9
Q
What is the POST?
A
Power on self test will do built in diagnostics on a system
10
Q
What can you monitor with POST in BIOS/UEFI?
A
Temp Fan ID (intrusion detection) Voltage Clock speed Bus speed
