---
id: 677f9aa911c1110bc1c41407
title: Task 18
challengeType: 19
dashedName: task-18
lang: en-US
---

<!-- (audio) Mark: Sometimes if the BIOS is corrupted, it prevents the computer from starting. If that's the case, it can be tricky to fix. -->

# --instructions--

Listen to the audio and answer the question below.

# --questions--

## --text--

What is Mark talking about in this conversation?

## --answers--

If the BIOS is corrupted, the computer won't turn on and, and fixing it can be difficult.

---

The BIOS always works fine, but sometimes it needs fixes.

### --feedback--

Mark doesn't mention what happens when the BIOS is working fine.

---

If the BIOS is corrupted, the computer will automatically fix itself.

### --feedback--

Mark mentions that fixing can be tricky, implying that it's not automatic.

---

The computer starts perfectly every time, even if the BIOS is corrupted.

### --feedback--

Are you sure the computer starts perfectly? Pay attention to what happens to the computer.

## --video-solution--

1

# --explanation--

Mark says, `Sometimes if the BIOS is corrupted, it prevents the computer from starting`. This indicates that BIOS corruption can stop the computer from booting.

He adds, `If that's the case, it can be tricky to fix`. This means that fixing this issue is not straightforward or automatic.

# --scene--

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