18 Questions
What is the primary function of the Bootstrap Loader in a computer?
Load the operating system into the computer's memory
During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), what does the BIOS/UEFI check to ensure proper functioning?
Essential hardware components
Where is the Bootstrap Loader typically located on a computer?
Master Boot Record (MBR)
What does the BIOS or UEFI determine after the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
Boot device selection
Which part of a computer system is responsible for specifying the 'boot order'?
BIOS/UEFI settings
In which stage of the boot process does the Bootstrap Loader execute?
Once the boot device is identified
What is the primary function of the Power-On Self-Test (POST) performed by the BIOS?
Checking essential hardware components
Which BIOS feature allows users to configure hardware settings like the system clock and boot order?
CMOS Setup
What does the BIOS locate after performing the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
Bootloader
What is the process known as when manufacturers release updates to the BIOS firmware?
Flashing
Which BIOS function determines the sequence in which a computer searches for bootable devices?
Boot Order
During the boot process, what does the BIOS initialize and identify besides essential hardware components?
Peripheral devices
What is the main task of the bootloader mentioned in the text?
Locate and load the operating system's kernel into memory
Which component of the operating system is responsible for managing hardware resources, processes, and system calls?
Kernel
In systems using UEFI, what type of bootloader is typically used?
UEFI Boot Manager
Which bootloader is commonly used with Linux-based systems and can handle multiple operating systems and kernel configurations?
GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader)
What does CMOS Setup allow users to customize?
Hardware settings
Which bootloader is used by older versions of Windows like Windows XP?
NT Loader (NTLDR)
Test your knowledge on the functions of POST and bootloader in a computer system. Learn about how POST generates beep codes or error messages, and how the bootloader initiates the boot process. This quiz helps users understand hardware troubleshooting processes.
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