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Which of the following terms is used to refer to the firmware that provides runtime services for operating systems and programs?
Which of the following terms is used to refer to the firmware that provides runtime services for operating systems and programs?
- IBM PC
- ROM BIOS (correct)
- CP/M
- UEFI
What is the purpose of the BIOS during the booting process?
What is the purpose of the BIOS during the booting process?
- To initialize and test system hardware components (correct)
- To load a boot loader from a mass storage device
- To maintain compatibility with UEFI-based systems
- To provide runtime services for operating systems
Where does the BIOS firmware come pre-installed?
Where does the BIOS firmware come pre-installed?
- ROM BIOS
- CP/M operating system
- UEFI-based systems
- IBM PC or IBM PC compatible's system board (correct)
What does the BIOS firmware in modern PCs do?
What does the BIOS firmware in modern PCs do?
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What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?
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