IF THE MOTHERBOARD’S BIOS IS FAILING, OTHER MORE SEVERE PROBLEMS AREAPPARENT

2.

Correct Answers: B and E

A. Incorrect:

If the motherboard’s BIOS is failing, other more severe problems are

apparent. The computer is probably not able to boot, and if it does boot, it prob-

ably crashes or freezes frequently.

B. Correct:

If a computer’s BIOS is ACPI-complaint, the APM tab is not visible in the

Power Options program.

C. Incorrect:

An external UPS is not required for either APM or ACPI support. You

can use an UPS with a mobile computer, but it is an unlikely scenario because

mobile computers already have built-in batteries. Many UPSs do provide protec-

tion against power surges and other quality-of-service problems possible on elec-

trical outlets, but they are very expensive. A much more affordable solution

appropriate for protecting a mobile computer is a surge suppressor.

D. Incorrect:

As long as the computer is connected to a power source, the state of

the battery is irrelevant to the question.

E. Correct:

If a computer’s BIOS is not APM-based or if it supports ACPI, the APM

tab is not visible in the Power Options program.