The name of the process the BIOS uses to test hardware during boot.
What is the Power-On Self Test (POST)
100
A security feature built into the BIOS used for locating stolen desktops, laptops, or tablets
What is Lojack
100
Two power management specifications
What are APM and ACPI
200
When new hardware is added to a computer, this is where updated information about specific parameters of the new device is stored.
What is CMOS RAM
200
A 7 Pin connector, shaped like an "L"
What is SATA
200
The list of storage devices, set in order, used to select the boot device.
What is the Boot Sequence or Boot Order
200
A technology that allows for storing passwords, certificates, or encryption keys in a hardware chip
What is Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
200
The ACPI standard state in which all hardware is powered normally
What is S0
300
The acronym ROM stands for this.
What is Read-Only Memory
300
A 4 pin power connector typically used to power hard drives, fans and optical drives
What is Molex
300
The method used to upgrade of change a PC's BIOS without replacing hardware.
What is Flashing
300
If you want to set a password which is required before the computer will boot into an Operating System, you can set it here.
What is CMOS configuration
300
The ACPI standard state which is also called Suspend Mode
What is S3
400
This memory is four times as fast as DDR
What is DDR3
400
A connector which increases the power consumption limit for advanced graphics cards
What is a PCIe 6/8 Pin
400
When you increase the clock speed of the CPU beyond the manufacturers recommendation.
What is Overclocking
400
Of all the files in Windows, this file or application is most likely to be attacked by a virus, as it is the central storage for all configurations in the OS.
What is the Registry
400
When your network card is powered down due to lack of use, your computer is most likely in this state.
What is S1
500
This type of memory does not read data sequentially, so all data can be read at the same speed regardless of location on the media.
What is Random Access Memory
500
A connector on the Back I/O ports of the motherboard which is color coded to specify keyboard or mouse
What is a PS/2 Port
500
The acronym CMOS stands for this.
What is Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
500
This account has full access to the Windows Operating System, and must be used to make global changes to the computer within Windows.
What is the Administrator Account
500
ACPI is the acronym for this.
What is Advanced Configuration and Power Interface