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220-602 · Question #487
A user reports they have forgotten their BIOS password and is unable to boot their system. Which of the following describes the BEST method to correct this problem?
The correct answer is D. Set the CMOS jumper on the motherboard to clear. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
A user reports they have forgotten their BIOS password and is unable to boot their system. Which of the following describes the BEST method to correct this problem?
Options
- ARemove the system RAM for 15 minutes in order to clear the systems memory.
- BUnplug the computer for 15 minutes in order to clear CMOS memory.
- CReinstall Windows XP and configure new passwords.
- DSet the CMOS jumper on the motherboard to clear.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B12% (4)
- C9% (3)
- D76% (26)
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