Mastering BIOS

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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?

  • IBM PC
  • ROM BIOS (correct)
  • CP/M
  • UEFI

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?

  • 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?

<p>Initializes and tests system hardware components (C)</p>
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What is the origin of the name 'BIOS'?

<p>Basic Input/Output System used in the CP/M operating system (C)</p>
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