Arjun, Isla, and Ethan are on a mission to build their own computer! They've just switched it on for the first time. What is the purpose of the power-on self-test (POST) that their computer is currently performing?

Advanced Computer Hardware Quiz

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PHILLIP VEET
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To check the hardware components of the computer
To configure the BIOS settings
To install the operating system
To update the firmware
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ava, Aria, and Luna are having a debate about computers. They are stuck on a question and need your help. Can you tell them what the function of the BIOS in a computer is?
To control the communication between the operating system and the hardware
To store the motherboard BIOS settings
To provide additional security features
To enhance CPU performance
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Ethan, David, and Samuel are having a heated debate. They are trying to figure out the purpose of the CMOS memory chip in their computer. Can you help them?
Is it to store the motherboard BIOS settings?
Or maybe it's to control the communication between the operating system and the hardware?
Could it be to provide additional security features?
Or is it to enhance CPU performance?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Michael, Jackson, and Benjamin are having a heated debate about computer systems. They are stuck on one point: What is the main difference between BIOS and UEFI? Can you help them out?
UEFI supports larger boot drives and includes additional features
BIOS provides better security features
UEFI is only compatible with 64-bit systems
BIOS is the newer technology
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Lily, Jackson, and Oliver are playing a video game when suddenly there's a surge in electrical voltage! What device would protect their game console from this surge?
A surge protector, which protects against damage from surges and spikes in electrical voltage
A backup power supply, which provides power during blackouts
A voltage regulator, which regulates the electrical power supply
A data transfer accelerator, which increases the speed of data transfer
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Liam, Evelyn, and Maya are having a debate about computer architectures. They are trying to figure out the difference between RISC and CISC architectures. Can you help them?
RISC uses a smaller set of instructions, while CISC uses a broader set of instructions
RISC processors are faster than CISC processors
CISC uses a smaller set of instructions, while RISC uses a broader set of instructions
CISC processors are faster than RISC processors
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Samuel, Charlotte, and James are building a supercomputer for their school project. They are considering using RAID technology. Can you help them understand the purpose of RAID technology?
To provide data redundancy and improve performance
To increase the power of the CPU
To enhance the graphics processing
To improve the cooling mechanism of the computer
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