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FC0-U71 · Question #139

A computer is turned on, and a message states the system time is incorrect. Which of the following devices should be configured to resolve this message?

The correct answer is C. BIOS. An incorrect system time message at startup indicates a problem with the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings, specifically the Real-Time Clock (RTC) battery or configuration.

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Question

A computer is turned on, and a message states the system time is incorrect. Which of the following devices should be configured to resolve this message?

Options

  • AStorage
  • BCPU
  • CBIOS
  • DRAM

How the community answered

(29 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    7% (2)
  • C
    86% (25)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

An incorrect system time message at startup indicates a problem with the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings, specifically the Real-Time Clock (RTC) battery or configuration.

AStorage

Storage devices (HDDs/SSDs) hold operating system files and user data, but not the system's persistent time settings.

BCPU

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) performs computations but does not store the system time persistently.

CBIOSCorrect

The BIOS (or UEFI in modern systems) stores the system time and date, which is maintained by a small battery (CMOS battery) even when the computer is off. If the system time is incorrect at startup, it indicates either a dead CMOS battery or a misconfigured time setting within the BIOS setup utility that needs to be accessed and adjusted.

DRAM

RAM (Random Access Memory) is volatile memory used for active programs and data; it loses its contents when the power is off and does not store the system time.

Concept tested: BIOS/UEFI and system time

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/bringup/boot-and-uefi

Topics

#BIOS#System clock#Firmware#Boot process

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