Computer System Troubleshooting Quiz

True or False: The UEFI firmware can support hard drives larger than 2 TB and has a graphical interface.

• True

• False

Which of the following features is unique to UEFI and not available in traditional BIOS?

• CMOS battery

• Text-only interface

• Secure Boot

• POST beep codes

True or False: Setting a boot password in BIOS/UEFI will encrypt your data.

• True

• False

What is the role of Secure Boot in a system with UEFI?

• Prevents overheating

• Detects POST errors

• Blocks unauthorized bootloaders

• Improves fan efficiency

Which hardware component is used to securely store cryptographic keys and perform integrity checks during boot?

• CPU

• TPM

• CMOS

• SSD

What does it typically indicate when a computer has no lights or fans during startup?

• Video driver issue

• RAID failure

• Power supply problem

• POST failure

True or False: If a system hangs during the POST process, one of the first things to check is connected RAM.

• True

• False

A system displays “Operating System not found” during boot. What is the most likely cause?

• Monitor cable unplugged

• Incorrect boot order

• Secure Boot enabled

• BIOS battery low

Which of the following is NOT a possible reason for a “Boot Device Not Found” error?

• Corrupt boot sector

• Disconnected storage drive

• Fan failure

• Incorrect boot configuration

What tool can be used to repair a damaged boot sector in Windows?

• Disk Cleanup

• BIOS

• bootrec

• Device Manager