TLE 9 (CSS) - Third Quarter Review Quiz

What does the acronym BIOS stand for?

• Basic Information Output System

• Basic Input/Output System

• Binary Input Operations System

• Binary Information Operating System

What is the primary role of the BIOS during the boot process?

• To connect the computer to a network

• To initialize hardware and load the operating system

• To provide a graphical user interface for applications

• To store long-term data for programs

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of UEFI compared to BIOS?

• Faster boot times

• Graphical user interface

• Limited drive size support of 2TB

• Mouse and keyboard support

In what type of memory is BIOS firmware typically stored?

• Cache memory

• Flash memory

• Random Access Memory (RAM)

• Read-Only Memory (ROM)

How does UEFI improve system security compared to BIOS?

• By adding a Secure Boot feature to prevent unauthorized software from loading

• By automatically backing up data before booting the operating system

• By encrypting all data stored in the system memory

• By limiting the number of devices connected during startup

What is the main reason manufacturers replaced BIOS with UEFI in modern systems?

• BIOS could only handle monochrome monitors

• UEFI provides support for larger drives and modern hardware features

• BIOS failed to initialize hardware correctly

• UEFI is faster and uses less power

A technician needs to change the boot order to prioritize a USB drive for OS installation. Which menu should they access in BIOS/UEFI?

• Advanced Settings menu

• Boot menu

• Exit menu

• Security menu

You are asked to enable Secure Boot on a computer. Where would you most likely find this option in the BIOS/UEFI interface?

• Advanced Settings menu

• Boot menu

• Main menu

• Security menu

A user reports that their computer boots into an older version of the operating system instead of the newly installed one. After checking the BIOS/UEFI, the technician discovers the boot order prioritizes the old hard drive. What is the best course of action to resolve this issue?

• Access the Security menu and enable Secure Boot

• Change the boot mode to Legacy instead of UEFI

• Rearrange the boot order to prioritize the new hard drive

• Update the BIOS/UEFI firmware to the latest version

What does the boot order in BIOS/UEFI determine?

• The configuration of hardware components

• The order in which devices are checked for an operating system to load

• The priority of system drivers during boot

• The sequence of tasks performed by the CPU