Understanding Computer Boot Process and ROM

Understanding Computer Boot Process and ROM

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video tutorial explores the relationship between hardware, firmware, and the operating system, emphasizing the interaction between application software and hardware through the OS. It explains the boot process, starting from ROM and BIOS, and details the operating system's boot sequence, including file checks. The video also covers the evolution of ROM types, highlighting their characteristics and differences.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the operating system in relation to hardware?

To act as an intermediary between application software and hardware

To function independently of hardware

To directly control the hardware

To replace the hardware

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first component a computer checks during the boot-up process?

Hard drive

RAM

ROM

CPU

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the acronym BIOS stand for?

Binary Integrated Operating System

Basic Integrated Operating System

Binary Input Output System

Basic Input Output System

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component is responsible for low-level control of devices during boot-up?

CPU

Operating System

BIOS

Application Software

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the power-on self-test (POST)?

To load the operating system

To check the presence and functionality of hardware components

To install new software

To update the BIOS

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which file is typically loaded to start the operating system?

config.sys

boot.ini

autoexec.bat

boot file

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the bootloader in the boot process?

To manage application software

To perform hardware checks and load the operating system

To install the operating system

To update the BIOS

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