Computer System Servicing – Grade 11: 2nd Quarter Exam

What does the term "boot" refer to in computer systems?

• The shutdown process

• The startup process

• The sleep mode

• The installation process

The term “bootstrapping” originally refers to what kind of process?

• A dependent process

• A manual process

• A self-starting process

• A recurring process

Which component is primarily responsible for starting the computer system?

• RAM

• Hard drive

• BIOS chip

• GPU

What is the main purpose of the BIOS during booting?

• To display the desktop

• To execute POST and load the OS

• To manage user files

• To connect to the internet

Which of the following best describes the operating system?

• It stores user files only

• It connects hardware and software

• It functions as an antivirus

• It provides only GUI features

What happens during POST in the boot process?

• The OS loads

• The system checks hardware functionality

• The user logs in

• Applications open automatically

Which part of the computer initiates the POST process?

• Hard disk

• CPU

• BIOS

• OS

What makes a device “bootable”?

• It contains BIOS files

• It has a valid OS installer

• It runs faster than RAM

• It is used for data backup

Why is the BIOS essential for computer startup?

• It transfers files

• It connects peripherals

• It runs the initial instructions before OS loads

• It displays user interface

What does BIOS stand for?

• Basic Internal Operating System

• Basic Input Output System

• Binary Input Output Setup

• Base Integrated Operating System