UEFI Quiz

What was the UEFI designed to replace?

• The operating system

• The BIOS

• The EEPROM

• The CMOS

Answer explanation

The UEFI was designed to replace the BIOS, not the operating system, EEPROM, or CMOS. UEFI provides more advanced features and capabilities compared to the traditional BIOS.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of UEFI?

• Provides better security to protect against bootkits

• Supports drives larger than 2.2 terabytes

• Only supports 32-bit firmware device drivers

• Compatible with both BIOS and UEFI hardware

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Only supports 32-bit firmware device drivers' because UEFI supports both 32-bit and 64-bit firmware device drivers.

What is the process of updating the UEFI called?

• Booting

• Flashing

• Saving

• Restoring

Answer explanation

The correct process of updating the UEFI is called 'Flashing'. It involves updating the firmware of the UEFI system.

What is one of the improvements that UEFI design provides over BIOS?

• Decreases software interoperability

• Slower startup times

• Improves the software interoperability and addresses limitations of BIOS

• Provides worse security

Answer explanation

UEFI design improves software interoperability and addresses limitations of BIOS, making it a significant advancement over BIOS.

What is the BIOS?

• A type of non-volatile memory used in computers

• A legacy program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) chip

• A RAM chip that replaced the CMOS chip

• A device that allows you to update the BIOS/UEFI without opening the computer

Answer explanation

The BIOS is a legacy program stored in a read-only memory (ROM) chip, not a type of non-volatile memory, RAM chip, or a device for updating BIOS/UEFI externally.

What is the primary function of the BIOS program?

• It allows individual bytes to be erased and reprogrammed

• It controls the startup process and loads the operating system into memory

• It replaces EPROM chips in computers built after 1994

• It includes a BIOS chip on video cards

Answer explanation

The primary function of the BIOS program is to control the startup process and load the operating system into memory.

What should you frequently check for regarding the BIOS?

• The size of the BIOS chip

• BIOS updates from the manufacturer

• If the BIOS is firmware

• The type of ROM chip used for the BIOS

Answer explanation

Frequent checking for BIOS updates from the manufacturer is crucial to ensure system security, stability, and compatibility with new hardware and software.

What is EEPROM?

• A legacy program that controls the startup process of a computer

• A type of ROM chip called an option ROM (OpROM)

• A type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices

• A device that includes a BIOS chip on video cards

Answer explanation

EEPROM is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices, making it the correct choice.

What is a notable feature of EEPROM chips?

• They vary from 265 KB to 1 MB in size

• They allow you to update the BIOS/UEFI in a computer without opening the computer and removing any chips

• They control the startup process and load the operating system into memory

• They include a BIOS chip on the device

Answer explanation

The notable feature of EEPROM chips is that they allow you to update the BIOS/UEFI in a computer without opening the computer and removing any chips.

What is CMOS commonly used as a term for in the context of computers?

• A type of computer monitor

• A legacy computer chip technology

• A programming language

• A computer operating system

Answer explanation

CMOS is commonly used as a term for a legacy computer chip technology, specifically referring to Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor technology.