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What does BIOS stand for?
What does BIOS stand for?
- Basic Input System
- Basic Input/Output System (correct)
- Binary Input/Output Software
- Basic Integrated Operating System
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed?
Where is the BIOS firmware pre-installed?
- On external storage devices
- On an IBM PC or IBM PC compatible's system board (correct)
- On a separate hardware module
- In the cloud
What does the BIOS do during the booting process?
What does the BIOS do during the booting process?
- Executes application software
- Analyzes user input
- Manages network connections
- Performs hardware initialization (correct)
What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
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What does the BIOS in modern PCs initialize and test?
What does the BIOS in modern PCs initialize and test?
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What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware during the booting process?
What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware during the booting process?
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In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate?
In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate?
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What is the role of the BIOS in modern PCs?
What is the role of the BIOS in modern PCs?
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What does the acronym 'UEFI' stand for in relation to the BIOS?
What does the acronym 'UEFI' stand for in relation to the BIOS?
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What is the significance of the BIOS being reverse engineered by companies like Phoenix Technologies?
What is the significance of the BIOS being reverse engineered by companies like Phoenix Technologies?
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