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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?

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

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

<p>Master boot loader (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the boot loader program do?

<p>Loads the operating system kernel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after the operating system is loaded?

<p>The BIOS stops controlling the system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It identifies and configures hardware devices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is EEPROM?

<p>Non-volatile memory (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does CMOS stand for?

<p>Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To confirm that the update finished successfully (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify the boot drive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Related Documents

3.8.1 BIOSUEFI.txt
3.8.2 PC Boot Process.txt
3.8.3 BIOSUEFI Facts.txt
3.8.6 Flash the BIOS.txt

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