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Understanding BIOS and System Boot Process

Understanding BIOS and System Boot Process

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

Created by

Ethan Morris

Used 7+ times

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The video explains the role of BIOS in the booting process, differentiating it from the operating system. It covers BIOS settings, the Power On Self-Test (POST), and how the bootstrap program loads the OS kernel. The video also details the storage of BIOS settings in flash memory and the initial startup instructions in ROM. A step-by-step explanation of the boot sequence is provided, highlighting how the operating system eventually takes control and loads necessary files.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the BIOS in a computer system?

To run application software

To provide internet connectivity

To manage user accounts

To load the operating system

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a function of the operating system?

Providing a user interface

Managing system resources

Loading the BIOS

Controlling hardware and software

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does POST stand for in the context of BIOS?

Power-On Self-Test

Programmed Operating System Test

Primary Output System Test

Peripheral Operating System Test

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can BIOS settings be modified?

Via flash memory

Using a USB drive

Through the operating system

By changing the hard disk

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

To update the BIOS

To manage user settings

To load the operating system kernel

To check for viruses

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where are the initial startup instructions for a computer stored?

In RAM

On the hard disk

In ROM

On a USB drive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the bootloader program?

To install new software

To perform hardware checks

To load the operating system

To manage network connections

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