BIOS/MBR vs EFI/UEFI

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Which firmware and partitioning system is considered to be the newer, more advanced standard replacing BIOS and MBR?

EFI/UEFI

Which system has a slower boot time, BIOS/MBR or EFI/UEFI?

BIOS/MBR

What is the partition size limit for BIOS/MBR systems?

2.2TB

How many partitions can be created on a BIOS/MBR system?

4

Which file systems are supported by EFI/UEFI systems?

FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, EXT4, and others

Which of the following is a security feature of EFI/UEFI systems?

Both Secure Boot and Secure erase

Which of the following is NOT a difference between BIOS/MBR and EFI/UEFI systems?

File system support

Which system has a larger partition size limit, BIOS/MBR or EFI/UEFI?

EFI/UEFI

What is the number of partitions limit for EFI/UEFI systems?

128

Which type of system has a graphical user interface?

EFI/UEFI systems

Which system is more advanced?

EFI/UEFI system

What does Secure Boot prevent?

Unauthorized operating systems from being booted

What does Secure erase allow you to do?

Securely erase the data on your hard drive

Which system has larger partition size limits?

EFI/UEFI system

Which system supports more file systems?

EFI/UEFI system

Which system is faster?

EFI/UEFI system

Which system has a number of security features?

EFI/UEFI system

What does the text recommend for building a new computer?

Using an EFI/UEFI system

Test your knowledge on the key differences between BIOS/MBR and EFI/UEFI with this informative quiz. Explore the varying boot times, firmware, and partitioning systems in this table-based quiz.

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