CSS 2nd Quarter Quiz 1

What does BIOS stand for?

• Binary Integrated Operating System

• Basic Integrated Operating System

• Binary Input/Output System

• Basic Input/Output System

What is the main function of BIOS during startup?

• To update software

• To perform Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• To shut down the computer

• To install new hardware

What does the Power-On Self-Test (POST) do?

• Checks hardware components

• Configures user settings

• Installs drivers

• Loads the operating system

What is a bootstrap loader?

• A security feature of UEFI

• A type of BIOS driver

• A function of BIOS that boots the operating system

• A program that initializes hardware

What is the difference between Legacy BIOS and UEFI?

• UEFI is older than Legacy BIOS

• UEFI offers better hardware support and more secure

• Legacy BIOS is more user-friendly

• Legacy BIOS has graphical interface that allows you to navigate with mouse.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

• To create graphics

• To manage software and hardware

• To enhance battery life

• To provide internet access

Which of the following is NOT a common operating system for personal computers?

• iOS

• macOS

• Microsoft Windows

• Linux

What does GUI stand for in the context of operating systems?

• General User Interface

• Graphical User Interface

• General Universal Interface

• Graphical Universal Interface

What is the main characteristic of Linux operating systems?

• They are proprietary software

• They are open-source

• They are paid software

• They are only for mobile devices

Which of the following Windows versions was released first?

• Windows 10

• Windows 7

• Windows Vista

• Windows XP