Dell Tech Direct - Pre Boot Environment Questions

Describe the process of initiating pre-boot system diagnostics on a PC.

Lesson 3 Simulation

• Pre-boot system diagnostics can only be run from a USB drive.

• Pre-boot system diagnostics are initiated by accessing the BIOS setup during the boot process.

• Pre-boot system diagnostics are automatically triggered by the operating system.

• Pre-boot system diagnostics are started by launching an application from the operating system.

Describe the role of L-BIST in diagnosing issues related to the LCD power rail.

Lesson 4

• L-BIST analyzes the hard drive for data corruption.

• L-BIST is used to perform self-tests on the LCD to identify power rail issues.

• L-BIST monitors network connectivity during startup.

• L-BIST checks the CPU performance during boot-up.

What is the purpose of LED diagnostic indicators in system troubleshooting?

Lesson 4 Video

• To increase power efficiency.

• To identify and troubleshoot system issues.

• To enhance system performance.

• To manage software installations.

Which of the following is NOT a function of L-BIST in a computer system?

Lesson 4

• Performing self-tests on the LCD to identify power rail issues.

• Analyzing the hard drive for data corruption.

• Monitoring network connectivity during startup.

• Checking CPU performance during boot-up.

Why is it important to access the BIOS setup during the boot process for diagnostics?

• It allows the user to install new software.

• It enables the initiation of pre-boot system diagnostics before the operating system loads.

• It increases the speed of the computer.

• It updates the system drivers automatically.

Which of the following represents a method for accessing the BIOS setup program?

• press a key or combination of keys during the BIOS POST

• service manual

• install new software applications

• configure network settings

What is the purpose of Pre-Boot System Diagnostics in identifying hardware failures?

• To diagnose hardware issues before the operating system loads.

• To install new software applications.

• To update the BIOS firmware.

• To configure network settings.

What tool is used to automate the diagnosis of hardware and software problems in PCs?

• SupportAssist

• Pre-Boot System Diagnostics

• BIOS

• LED indicators

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of Pre-Boot System Diagnostics?

• To install new software applications.

• To diagnose hardware issues before the operating system loads.

• To update the BIOS firmware.

• To configure network settings.

If a PC is not loading the operating system and you want to check for hardware issues, which tool should you use first?

• Pre-Boot System Diagnostics

• SupportAssist

• LED indicators

• BIOS