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The main functionality of the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is to perform the initial hardware checks after the computer is powered on and start up the operating system.
True
False
Which of the following resources can be used by an Operating System (OS) to communicate with hardware? (Select 2 answers)
Device Manager
Secure Shell (SSH)
Device drivers
System BIOS
Command-Line Interface (CLI)
In modern PCs, the procedure of replacing BIOS contents is sometimes referred to as:
Hard boot
Overlocking
Flashing the BIOS
Direct memory access (DMA)
BIOS updates are performed in order to: (Select all that apply)
Repair damaged BIOS
Fix physical hardware faults found in replaceable components inside the computer's case
Provide support for new types of attached hardware
Fix known programming errors discovering in the curren BIOS version
Which of the following terms refer to BIOS types that can be updated without removing the BIOS chip from a motherboard? (Select 2 answers)
EEPROM
ROM
Plug an Play (PnP)
EPROM
Flash Memory
Which Microsoft Windows OS utility can be used to view basic information about computer's BIOS?
WINVER.EXE
MSINFO32.EXE
Control Panel
SERVICES.MSC
Power failure during BIOS upgrade can be the cause of irreversible damage to the computer system.
True
False
After a normal system shutdown, when the computer is turned off, contents of the memory used to store BIOS settings are:
Erased
Retained
Stored in a paged file
Saved on a hard drive
