CSS 11 2ND QUARTERLY EXAM

What does the abbreviation BIOS mean?

• Basic Integrated Operating System

• Basic Input/Output System

• Binary Input Operating Setup

• Boot Integrated Operating System

The BIOS is stored in which component of the computer?

• Hard drive

• RAM

• Main computer board chip

• External USB drive

The main purpose of the BIOS is to:

• Provide internet access before startup

• Initialize hardware and start the operating system

• Run antivirus before booting

• Save files before shutdown

What is the first operation the BIOS performs when a computer starts?

• Load the operating system

• Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• BIOS Setup

• Check for updates

If a critical hardware fails during POST, the system usually:

• Ignores the error and continues

• Displays a blue screen

• Emits beep or LED codes to show the issue

• Reboots automatically

Which BIOS part gives control to the operating system after startup?

• CMOS

• BIOS Drivers

• Bootstrap Loader

• Firmware Manager

BIOS are responsible for:

• Running games before Windows loads

• Communicating with hardware like keyboard, mouse, and display

• Connecting to Wi-Fi before boot

• Installing Windows updates

Which action can be done through BIOS Setup?

• Change wallpaper

• Change boot order

• Install applications

• Update antivirus

Which of these is not a BIOS function?

• Power-On Self-Test

• Load the operating system

• Provide basic system drivers

• Run cloud backup

Legacy BIOS refers to:

• The modern replacement for UEFI

• The original firmware used for booting PCs

• A security feature for laptops

• A program installed externally