FC0-U71 Question #139: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

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

Explanation

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.

Common mistakes.

A. Storage devices (HDDs/SSDs) hold operating system files and user data, but not the system's persistent time settings.
B. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) performs computations but does not store the system time persistently.
D. 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

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

Topics

#BIOS#System clock#Firmware#Boot process

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