CompTIA A+ 220-901

Category - Hardware

What is the most practical solution when you are unable to access a workstation because you cannot remember the BIOS password?
  1. Remove the CMOS battery
  2. Remove the BIOS chip
  3. Flash the ROM
  4. Reboot the computer
Explanation
Answer: A - Remove the CMOS battery for several minutes to reset the BIOS settings.

The CMOS battery allows the BIOS to retain its settings. When you remove this battery, system configurations reset and remove the password option.
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