BIOS, CMOS, and UEFI Quiz АПТ

What does BIOS stand for?

• Basic Input/Output Software

• Basic Input/Output System

• Basic Interface/Output System

• Basic Interface/Output Software

What is the purpose of the power-on self-test (POST) run by the BIOS?

• To initialize the computer's hardware

• To test the computer's hardware before starting the operating system

• To search for a boot device

• To generate a beep code

Where is the BIOS software stored?

• On the southbridge chipset

• On the BIOS chip

• On the real-time clock

• On the CMOS chip

What is the purpose of the CMOS chip?

• To generate a beep code

• To search for a boot device

• To store custom settings configured in the BIOS

• To initialize the computer's hardware

What type of battery is used to maintain the settings in the CMOS chip?

• Lithium-ion battery

• Alkaline battery

• Button cell battery

• Nickel-metal hydride battery

What happens if the CMOS battery is removed and reattached?

• The computer will generate a beep code

• The computer will shut down

• The BIOS will reset to default settings

• The computer will not boot up

What is the difference between BIOS and CMOS?

• BIOS is the actual firmware, CMOS retains the custom settings

• BIOS is stored on the southbridge chipset, CMOS is stored on the BIOS chip

• BIOS is non-volatile, CMOS is volatile

• BIOS is the firmware, CMOS is the software

What does UEFI stand for?

• Universal Extensible Firmware Integration

• Unified Extensible Firmware Integration

• Universal Extensible Firmware Interface

• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface

What is the main advantage of UEFI over the old BIOS?

• Has a user-friendly graphical interface

• Recognizes larger storage drives

• Supports different colors and animations

• All of the above

What feature does UEFI have that stops digitally unsigned drivers from loading?

• Secure boot

• Safe boot

• Fast boot

• Quick boot