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What does BIOS stand for in computing?
What does BIOS stand for in computing?
- Booting Input/Output System
- Basic Integrated Operating System
- Binary Input/Output Software
- Basic Input/Output System (correct)
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed in a computer?
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed in a computer?
- In the RAM
- On the hard disk drive
- In the CPU cache
- On the system board of an IBM PC or IBM PC compatible (correct)
What does the BIOS do during the booting process?
What does the BIOS do during the booting process?
- Manages user interface
- Performs hardware initialization (correct)
- Executes application software
- Optimizes memory allocation
What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
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What does the BIOS firmware initialize and test in modern PCs?
What does the BIOS firmware initialize and test in modern PCs?
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