#1
What is firmware?
Software that manages hardware operations
ExplanationFirmware is software that controls hardware operations.
#2
Which of the following is responsible for initializing computer hardware during the boot process?
BIOS/UEFI Firmware
ExplanationBIOS/UEFI firmware initializes computer hardware during boot.
#3
Which part of the computer system typically contains the BIOS or UEFI firmware?
Motherboard
ExplanationMotherboard typically contains BIOS/UEFI firmware.
#4
What is the primary function of the BIOS/UEFI firmware?
To interface with and control hardware components
ExplanationBIOS/UEFI interfaces with and controls hardware components primarily.
#5
Which component stores the BIOS/UEFI firmware?
Motherboard
ExplanationMotherboard stores BIOS/UEFI firmware.
#6
What does BIOS stand for?
Basic Input/Output System
ExplanationBIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a function of BIOS/UEFI firmware?
Managing device drivers
ExplanationManaging device drivers is not a function of BIOS/UEFI firmware.
#8
What is the role of a bootloader in the boot process?
It loads the operating system kernel into memory
ExplanationBootloader loads the OS kernel into memory during boot.
#9
Which of the following is a modern replacement for BIOS?
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)
ExplanationUEFI is a modern replacement for BIOS.
#10
What is the purpose of CMOS in a computer system?
To store BIOS configuration settings
ExplanationCMOS stores BIOS configuration settings.
#11
What does POST stand for in the context of booting?
Power-On Self-Test
ExplanationPOST stands for Power-On Self-Test in booting.
#12
What is the purpose of boot configuration?
To specify which operating system to load
ExplanationBoot configuration specifies which operating system to load.
#13
Which of the following is NOT typically stored in firmware?
Operating System
ExplanationOperating system is not typically stored in firmware.
#14
In a dual-boot system, what component is responsible for presenting the user with a choice of operating systems during boot?
Bootloader
ExplanationBootloader presents the choice of OS in dual-boot systems.
#15
What is Secure Boot?
A feature that prevents the execution of unsigned or unauthorized bootloaders and drivers
ExplanationSecure Boot prevents the execution of unauthorized bootloaders and drivers.
#16
What is the main difference between BIOS and UEFI?
BIOS supports legacy booting, while UEFI supports modern booting methods
ExplanationBIOS supports legacy booting; UEFI supports modern booting.