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Where is the software stored that allows the CPU to communicate with other devices on the motherboard?

UEFI
CMOS battery
BIOS (correct)
CMOS chip

What is the difference between BIOS settings and CMOS settings?

BIOS settings are stored in the CMOS (correct)
BIOS settings control the CPU while CMOS settings control other devices
There is no difference
CMOS settings are stored in the BIOS

What is the purpose of the software stored in the BIOS or UEFI?

To enable communication between the CPU and other devices on the motherboard (correct)
To store parameters for the CMOS setup program
To allow the CPU to directly access other devices
To communicate with the CMOS chip

What is the purpose of the CMOS battery?

To maintain the CMOS chip's data when the computer is powered off (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which program takes control of the system after the BIOS identifies the boot drive?

Master boot loader (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the boot loader program do?

Loads the operating system kernel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the operating system is loaded?

The BIOS stops controlling the system (A) Signup and view all the answers

During the boot process, what does the BIOS do after the POST tests are complete?

It identifies and configures hardware devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is EEPROM?

Non-volatile memory (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does CMOS stand for?

Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking the BIOS version after a BIOS update?

To confirm that the update finished successfully (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the boot loader program during the boot process?

To identify the boot drive (C) Signup and view all the answers