12 Questions
What does the acronym BIOS stand for?
Basic Input/Output System
What is the primary function of the BIOS during the boot process?
Loading the operating system into main memory
What type of memory is the BIOS typically stored in?
Electrically-erasable Programmable ROM (EEPROM)
What is the role of the BIOS after the operating system has been loaded?
It manages data flow between the OS and devices
Which technology has replaced BIOS in modern computers?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
What is the purpose of the Power-On Self Test (POST) process during boot?
It bridges various parts of the PC and initializes hardware
What is the primary role of the Master Boot Record (MBR)?
To provide an index of up to four partitions on the disk
What is the primary difference between BIOS and UEFI in the boot process?
BIOS reads the first sector of the hard drive, while UEFI reads an .efi file from the EFI System Partition
Which of the following is a type of bootloader?
NTLDR
What is the primary difference between basic and dynamic disks in terms of partition management?
Basic disks use a partition table, while dynamic disks use a hidden logical disk manager (LDM) or virtual disk service (VDS)
What is the purpose of the EFI System Partition (ESP) in UEFI systems?
To store the bootloader programs for the installed operating system
What is the primary advantage of UEFI over BIOS?
UEFI supports more advanced hardware and features than BIOS
This quiz covers the basics of BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in operating systems, including its role in start-up procedures and managing hardware devices. Test your knowledge about BIOS with this quiz!
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