Bios, Device Drivers and VMs

Bios, Device Drivers and VMs

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Bios, Device Drivers and VMs

Bios, Device Drivers and VMs

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) in a computer system?

To load the operating system into memory

To test the hardware and ensure it is functional

To communicate with device drivers

To create a virtual machine

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Power-on self test (POST) performed by the BIOS?

To check the CPU clock, memory, and processor

To ensure all hardware is correctly connected and functional

To test external memory devices connected to the computer

To load the operating system into RAM

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are device drivers?

Computer programs that allow the operating system to interact with hardware

Hardware components responsible for running key tests

Software implementations of a computer system

Programs specific to different operating systems

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are device drivers specific to the computer's architecture?

To ensure compatibility with different device types

To communicate with the operating system

To provide an environment for programmers to test programs

To save time and money required to purchase hardware

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a virtual machine?

A theoretical computer that runs intermediate code

A translator for machine code

A software implementation of a computer system

A development environment for programmers

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is intermediate code?

Code that is halfway between machine code and object code

Code specific to different operating systems

Code used to test programs on different devices

Code that runs low-level instructions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are virtual machines commonly used by programmers?

To protect from malware

To reduce system performance

To save time and money

To create a development environment

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