3rd Quarter Test in CSS2 AY23-24

Which process occurs after the BIOS has initialized the hardware components?

• BIOS updating the firmware.

• Hardware components initializing the BIOS.

• Operating system loading the bootloader

• Bootloader loading the operating system.

What is the full form of POST in computing?

• Post Office Protocol
• Power-On Startup Test
• Power-On System Test
• Power-On Self-Test

What is the main difference between GPT and MBR?

• GPT supports more partitions and larger disk sizes, provides better data redundancy and error correction.
• GPT is an older technology compared to MBR.
• GPT is only compatible with Windows operating systems.
• MBR supports more partitions and larger disk sizes, provides better data redundancy and error correction.

Which type of firmware allows for faster boot times: UEFI or Legacy?

• BIOS
• UEFI
• CMOS
• DDR4

What does UEFI stand for?

• Unified Extensible Firmware Interface
• Unified External Firmware Interface
• Unified Extensible File Interface
• Universal External Firmware Interface

What is the significance of an ISO image file in the context of bootable media?

• An ISO image file is used for creating animated videos
• An ISO image file is a type of image format used for photography
• An ISO image file is a tool for organizing music files
• An ISO image file is used to create bootable media for starting a computer and installing an operating system.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a live CD?

• Does not support booting from USB
• Runs directly from a CD-ROM without installation on a hard drive
• Can only be used once
• Requires a hard drive for operation

What is the primary purpose of a bootable media?

• To serve as a backup for BIOS settings

• To play multimedia content

• To start up a computer and load an operating system or utility program
• To store data files

What is the function of the Legacy BIOS mode in modern computers?

• Legacy BIOS mode provides compatibility with older hardware and software.

• Legacy BIOS mode improves network connectivity.

• Legacy BIOS mode increases security measures.

• Legacy BIOS mode enhances system performance.

Which of the following optical disc formats has the highest storage capacity?

• DVD
• Blu-ray
• CD
• HD DVD