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What does BIOS stand for?

Basic Interface Operating System
Binary Input/Output System
Built-In Operating System
Basic Input/Output System (correct)

Where is the BIOS firmware typically pre-installed?

On an IBM PC or IBM PC compatible's system board (correct)
On a separate hardware unit
In the operating system directory
On a mass storage device

What does the BIOS do during the booting process?

Runs diagnostic tests on the hardware components
Performs hardware initialization (correct)
Establishes network connections
Loads the operating system

What was the original system that the name 'BIOS' originates from?

<p>CP/M operating system (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the BIOS provide in the era of DOS?

<p>BIOS interrupt calls for the keyboard, display, storage, and other I/O devices (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

BIOS Basics

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System.

BIOS Location and Function

The BIOS firmware is typically pre-installed on the motherboard of a computer.

BIOS Role in Boot Process

During the booting process, the BIOS initializes and tests the system hardware, then searches for a boot device, and finally loads the operating system from the boot device.

Origins of BIOS

The name 'BIOS' originates from the CP/M (Control Program for Microcomputers) operating system, developed by Gary Kildall.

BIOS in the DOS Era

In the era of DOS (Disk Operating System), the BIOS provided a set of low-level routines that allowed the operating system to interact with the hardware components, such as keyboard, display, and storage devices.

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Test your knowledge of computer hardware and firmware with this BIOS quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about the role of BIOS, its functions during the booting process, and its significance in operating systems and programs.