CompTIA Security+ Exam Prep

Category - Security

Which of the following is a method of removing or bypassing a BIOS password?

  1. Change memory card
  2. Re-connect all drive cables to the motherboard
  3. Remove the CMOS battery
  4. Restart the computer
Explanation

Answer: C - To remove a BIOS battery, reseat the CMOS battery.

Key Takeaway: A computer stores its settings, including the system time and the BIOS password, even when it is turned off and unplugged. This BIOS chip is powered by a small battery inside the computer called a CMOS battery. If the battery is pulled out, all information, including the BIOS password, is erased.

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