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Overall MCQs for Reference
- What is the primary reason for configuring the boot order on a server?
a. To optimize application speed
b. To determine which device the server will boot from first
c. To improve network speed
d. To upgrade firmware
Answer: bcisco+1 - Which BIOS/UEFI component allows administrators to change the boot order?
a. Power Management
b. Boot Sequence
c. Network Settings
d. Security Settings
Answer: blifewire+1 - After changing the boot order on a server, when does the new sequence take effect?
a. Immediately
b. After a diagnostics test
c. After the next reboot
d. After firmware update
Answer: ccisco+1 - Which of these devices is usually set as the default primary boot device in servers?
a. USB drive
b. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
c. DVD-ROM
d. Network Adapter
Answer: basus+1 - To access the boot order settings on an HP server, which tool might be used?
a. iLO (Integrated Lights-Out)
b. RAID Utility
c. Device Manager
d. Task Scheduler
Answer: ahpe+1 - What key is commonly pressed during startup to enter the BIOS/UEFI setup?
a. F8
b. DEL or F2
c. F5
d. ESC
Answer: basus+1 - In Dell PowerEdge servers, which menu is accessed to set boot order in UEFI mode?
a. System Logs
b. System BIOS Boot Settings
c. Device Manager
d. Network Settings
Answer: bavaya+1 - Which term describes the process of starting up a server based on a prioritized device list?
a. Provisioning
b. Boot sequencing
c. Caching
d. Clustering
Answer: blifewire+1 - When should administrators consider changing the boot order on a production server?
a. To prioritize a new or emergency boot device
b. For every software update
c. Routinely each week
d. Whenever the CPU is replaced
Answer: adell+1 - What happens if a higher-priority boot device is not present when the server starts?
a. The server stops booting
b. The server skips to the next boot device in the list
c. The BIOS displays an error and halts
d. The operating system is reinstalled
Answer: bdell+1 - Which option might be used for a temporary one-time boot order change?
a. Delete Boot Device
b. One-Time Boot Menu
c. Secure Boot
d. BIOS Reset
Answer: breddit+1 - What is typically listed as a boot device option in a server BIOS/UEFI?
a. Video Card
b. Hard Drive
c. Case Fan
d. Mouse
Answer: binfo.huawei+1 - Which hardware device is often configured last in the boot order for security?
a. USB drive
b. DVD-ROM
c. HDD
d. Network Interface Card (NIC)
Answer: dinfo.huawei - Which configuration change must be saved before it is applied in the BIOS/UEFI?
a. Device update
b. System information
c. Boot order
d. Network settings
Answer: ccisco+1 - What do SetBootOrderFqddN attributes provide in Dell servers?
a. Automated firmware updates
b. Flexible boot order programming
c. Remote shutdown capabilities
d. Security auditing
Answer: bdell - Which scenario requires changing the boot order to USB first?
a. Remote management setup
b. OS installation or reinstallation
c. Software patching
d. Memory upgrade
Answer: basus+1 - What is the purpose of UEFI mode in server boot order?
a. Power efficiency
b. Modern, secure boot support
c. Lower CPU usage
d. Improved file storage
Answer: bpubs.lenovo+1 - How can you move a device up in the boot order?
a. Use F7 key
b. Select device and move up
c. BIOS password reset
d. CPU restart
Answer: bhpe+1 - What is required to reapply the existing boot order settings in Cisco UCS servers?
a. Apply button
b. Reset server
c. Remove device
d. BIOS protection key
Answer: acisco - A UEFI-only boot option is best for:
a. Legacy operating systems
b. Modern servers with UEFI-enabled OS
c. BIOS-only hardware
d. Tablets
Answer: bpubs.lenovo+1 - Which of these is NOT a valid boot device?
a. DVD-ROM
b. USB Flash Drive
c. CPU
d. Network Adapter
Answer: cinfo.huawei+1 - If a boot device fails, the server will:
a. Loop indefinitely
b. Boot from the next available device in the order
c. Shutdown automatically
d. Enter Safe Mode
Answer: bdell+1 - Which feature helps secure the server from unauthorized booting from external media?
a. Disable network boot
b. Secure Boot
c. Increase RAM
d. Overclock CPU
Answer: bpubs.lenovo - To capture a boot image from the network, which boot device must be prioritized?
a. PXE/Network
b. Hard Drive
c. USB drive
d. Floppy Disk
Answer: apubs.lenovo+1 - What is the effect of forgetting to save changes after setting boot order?
a. Server updates automatically
b. Old boot sequence remains unchanged
c. BIOS locks
d. Device fails to POST
Answer: bhpe+1 - How can programmatic boot sequence changes be applied on modern servers?
a. By physically swapping drives
b. Using system management tools/APIs
c. By unplugging devices
d. By changing the operating system
Answer: bdell - Which key(s) are usually pressed to select a temporary boot device during startup?
a. F12
b. TAB
c. F10
d. F1
Answer: areddit+1 - What is essential to protect when changing boot order remotely?
a. Custom firmware
b. Administrative access/password
c. Display type
d. RGB lighting
Answer: bhpe+1 - What default boot sequence is found on most Huawei servers?
a. HDD > DVD-ROM > PXE > Others
b. USB > HDD > CD > Network
c. Floppy > HDD > USB > Network
d. RAID > USB > DVD > HDD
Answer: ainfo.huawei - Moving USB device to first in BIOS boot order will:
a. Enable faster boot time
b. Allow booting from USB before internal drives
c. Improve graphics performance
d. Enable network boot
Answer: blifewire+1 - In server management interfaces like iLO or CIMC, which tab is used for boot order?
a. Logs
b. Boot Order
c. Security
d. Diagnostics
Answer: bhpe+2 - What happens if all devices in the boot order are unbootable?
a. Server displays an error
b. Server tries indefinitely
c. Server starts in recovery mode
d. Boot order resets itself
Answer: alifewire+1 - Why is network (PXE) boot often set after HDD in boot order for production?
a. To reduce network congestion
b. To ensure local OS boots unless imaging/maintenance is needed
c. To save storage space
d. To accelerate updates
Answer: bpubs.lenovo+1 - Selecting “UEFI First, then Legacy” in boot mode means:
a. Only UEFI devices work
b. Tries UEFI first, falls back to legacy if needed
c. Disables all legacy devices
d. Enables BIOS password
Answer: bpubs.lenovo - Which BIOS utility command is used to view and configure boot sequence on Dell servers?
a. RACADM
b. Task Scheduler
c. Regedit
d. Diskpart
Answer: adell - Can the boot order priority be modified from within the operating system on most servers?
a. No, it requires reboot and BIOS/UEFI access
b. Yes, via Device Manager
c. Yes, via Control Panel
d. No, unless using legacy systems only
Answer: acisco+1 - When deploying server boot patterns in Lenovo XClarity, which step is required?
a. Set Primary Boot Order
b. Replace RAM
c. Update video drivers
d. Disable all NICs
Answer: apubs.lenovo - Which of these increases the security risk if placed first in boot order?
a. SSD
b. Network
c. USB
d. HDD
Answer: casus+1 - Why might an administrator disable boot from USB and DVD?
a. Increase server speed
b. Prevent unauthorized OS installation or malware booting
c. Reduce storage footprint
d. Enable cloud backups
Answer: bpubs.lenovo - A server’s actual boot order can differ from its configured boot order if:
a. BIOS encounters boot issues or user modifies boot order directly
b. Power supply fails
c. RAM is upgraded
d. Monitor is disconnected
Answer: acisco - In which scenario is Secure Boot especially useful?
a. Overclocking CPU
b. Preventing unauthorized OS booting
c. Network traffic control
d. Increasing RAM usage
Answer: bpubs.lenovo - During PXE boot, which device must be prioritized in the server’s boot order?
a. Network Interface Card (NIC)
b. Hard drive
c. USB drive
d. DVD-ROM
Answer: ainfo.huawei+1 - How are UEFI boot devices usually labeled in BIOS/UEFI menus?
a. By operating system name
b. By device type and sometimes file path
c. By memory size
d. By network name
Answer: blearn.microsoft+1 - What is the effect of enabling “UEFI Only Boot” on a new server?
a. Legacy devices are booted first
b. Only UEFI-enabled devices are available for boot
c. Only Windows systems boot
d. All boot devices are disabled
Answer: bpubs.lenovo - What is the first step to change boot order in most server BIOS/UEFI interfaces?
a. Log in with admin privileges and enter BIOS/UEFI settings
b. Open Device Manager
c. Format hard drive
d. Shutdown server
Answer: ahpe+1 - In Cisco IMC, changes to the boot order are sent to BIOS:
a. Every 5 minutes
b. The next time the server is rebooted
c. During POST
d. During shutdown
Answer: bcisco - What happens if a boot device in the order is unavailable?
a. The server halts completely
b. BIOS skips it and tries the next device
c. It boots from a random device
d. The operating system is corrupted
Answer: bdell+1 - Which screen typically lists all bootable devices and allows changing their order in an ASUS UEFI BIOS?
a. EZ Mode
b. Advanced Security
c. Network Settings
d. System Logs
Answer: aasus - Changing the boot order can help with:
a. OS installation, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery
b. Increasing screen size
c. Reducing server weight
d. Enhancing Bluetooth connectivity
Answer: alifewire+2 - The “Apply” or “Save Changes” button in BIOS:
a. Is optional
b. Must be selected to save boot order changes
c. Removes all devices
d. Only saves network settings
Answer: blifewire+1
- http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/sw/gui/config/guide/1.5/b_Cisco_UCS_C-series_GUI_Configuration_Guide.151_chapter_011.html
- https://www.lifewire.com/change-the-boot-order-in-bios-2624528
- https://www.asus.com/support/faq/1053205/
- https://info.support.huawei.com/hedex/api/pages/EDOC1000163559/YEI0812D/19/resources/en-us_topic_0000001954818770.html
- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=a00105236en_us&page=GUID-D7147C7F-2016-0901-06D0-000000002273.html&docLocale=en_US
- https://support.hpe.com/hpesc/public/docDisplay?docId=sd00002007en_us&page=GUID-D7147C7F-2016-0901-06D0-0000000022B8.html&docLocale=en_US
- https://documentation.avaya.com/bundle/DeployingAvayaSBConaHardwarePlatform_r102/page/Changing_the_boot_mode_for_Dell_Power_edge_servers_.html
- https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_solutions_int/esuprt_solutions_int_solutions_resources/dell-management-solution-resources_White-Papers12_en-us.pdf
- https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/cj7tun/uefi_boot_order/
- https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E23161_01/html/E37044/gnfdq.html
- https://pubs.lenovo.com/lxca/server_definebootoptionspattern
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3185991/in-the-uefi-bios-setting-what-boot-option-do-i-add
- https://www.examtopics.com/discussions/cisco/view/75011-exam-350-601-topic-1-question-152-discussion/
- https://www.prajwaldesai.com/sccm-quiz-questions-and-answers/
- https://www.yeahhub.com/multiple-choice-questions-answers-windows-explanation/
- https://trustedinstitute.com/concept/comptia-a-plus/bios-and-uefi/boot-process/
- https://www.scribd.com/document/567867333/Ambo-TVET
- https://www.placementpreparation.io/mcq/spring-boot/
- https://www.quiz-maker.com/cp-np-think-you-know-bios-ques
- https://mcqss.com/windows-server-mcq