Grade 11 BIOS Assessment

What does BIOS stand for?

• Basic Information Output System

• Basic Input/Output System

• Binary Information Output System

• Binary Input/Output System

What is the main purpose of BIOS?

• To manage the operating system

• To manage basic hardware functions before the operating system loads

• To update drivers

• To store user files

Which of the following is a function of BIOS?

• Updating the operating system

• Initializing hardware components during startup

• Downloading software

• Managing internet connectivity

What is the modern replacement for BIOS in newer computers?

• UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface)

• POST (Power-On Self-Test)

• CMOS

• SATA

What does UEFI offer compared to legacy BIOS?

• Slower boot times

• Support for larger hard drives and a user-friendly interface

• Limited features

• Less security

What is the primary test that BIOS runs during startup to check hardware functionality?

• POST (Power-On Self-Test)

• Boot Device Selection

• BIOS Update

• Security Scan

What is the traditional BIOS limited by?

• Too much memory

• Boot speed and features

• Compatibility with new software

• Power consumption

What is Hybrid UEFI?

• A version of BIOS that only supports old systems

• A mix of both legacy BIOS and UEFI features

• A hardware component

• A memory management feature

What does the boot order setting in BIOS control?

• The sequence in which BIOS checks devices for an operating system

• The system's power management

• Memory allocation

• Internet connectivity

Which BIOS function allows configuration of CPU, memory, and hard drive settings?

• POST

• Boot Device Selection

• Hardware Configuration

• Password Protection