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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'?
What does the BIOS in modern PCs initialize and test?
What does the BIOS in modern PCs initialize and test?
What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware during the booting process?
What is the purpose of the BIOS firmware during the booting process?
In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate?
In what year did the name 'BIOS' originate?
What is the role of the BIOS in modern PCs?
What is the role of the BIOS in modern PCs?
What does the acronym 'UEFI' stand for in relation to the BIOS?
What does the acronym 'UEFI' stand for in relation to the BIOS?
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?