Question 1

________ is a type of memory that uses almost no power and is never erased.
A) CMOS
B) RAM
C) VRAM
D) EPROM

Accepted Answer

CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) is a type of non-volatile memory that is used for storing system settings, such as the date and time, in computers and other electronic devices. It requires very little power and can hold data for long periods of time even without a power source. RAM (Random Access Memory), VRAM (Video Random Access Memory), and EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory) are all types of volatile memory that require power to maintain their contents and are not suitable for storing data permanently.

Question 2

The ________ contains the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown, and it is used to start your computer if Windows detects a problem in the boot process.

Accepted Answer

Last Known Good Configuration

Question 3

When booting a Windows 10 computer, the first step is ________.
A) performing the POST
B) loading the OS into RAM
C) activating the BIOS
D) loading the OS into ROM

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

BIOS stands for ________.
A) binary input/output system
B) basic input/output system
C) binary image operating system
D) basic image operating system

Accepted Answer

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System. It is a firmware that initializes and controls input/output operations in a computer system.

Question 5

If your Windows 10 computer has trouble when booting, ________ attempts to diagnose and fix the system files.
A) Set restore point
B) Reset your PC
C) Boot in safe mode
D) Repair your PC

Accepted Answer

The answer of If your Windows 10 computer has trouble...

Question 6

When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into ________.
A) ROM
B) RAM
C) the hard drive
D) the optical drive

Accepted Answer

After POST completes, the operating system is loaded into RAM.

Question 7

Once the BIOS locates the operating system, it loads the operating system into ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Once the BIOS locates the operating system,...

Question 8

The supervisor program of the operating system is also known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The supervisor program of the operating system...

Question 9

The ________ is the essential component of the operating system, managing the processor and all other system components.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is the essential component of...

Question 10

The BIOS is stored ________.
A) on a ROM chip
B) on a RAM chip
C) in the CPU
D) in cache memory

Accepted Answer

The BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System, is stored on a ROM (Read-Only Memory) chip on the motherboard. This chip is not rewritable and contains instructions that are necessary for the computer to boot up and communicate with its hardware.

Question 11

Assuming that all steps are successfully completed, which of the following sequences shows the correct order for the boot process?
A) CPU activates BIOS → BIOS loads OS → POST runs → Registry configuration is checked → Desktop appears
B) POST runs → BIOS loads OS → CPU activates BIOS → Registry configuration is checked → Desktop appears.
C) CPU activates BIOS → POST runs → BIOS loads OS → Registry configuration is checked → Desktop appears
D) POST runs → CPU activates BIOS → Registry configuration is checked → BIOS loads OS → Desktop appears

Accepted Answer

The correct order of the boot process is: CPU activates BIOS -> POST runs -> BIOS loads OS -> Registry configuration is checked -> Desktop appears. This is described in choice C.

Question 12

The power-on self-test does all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) load the operating system
B) test memory chips
C) test the video card and video memory
D) identify the BIOS

Accepted Answer

The power-on self-test (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests performed by the computer at startup to check if the hardware components are working properly. It does not load the operating system, which is the responsibility of the bootloader.

Question 13

POST stands for ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of POST stands for ________....

Question 14

The computer's hardware configurations are stored in ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The computer's hardware configurations are stored in...

Question 15

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the Windows operating system as well as by other applications.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ contains all of the different...

Question 16

Match each of the following terms to its definition:
I. BIOS
II. POST
III. kernel
IV. boot process
V. authentication
A. occurs when the computer is started
B. verification of login name and password
C. program that manages the data exchange between the OS and input and output devices
D. manages the processor and system components
E. confirms the status of peripheral devices

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each of the following terms to...

Quiz 5: Starting the Computer: the Boot Process

________ is a type of memory that uses almost no power and is never erased.

The ________ contains the registry information that was saved during the last shutdown, and it is used to start your computer if Windows detects a problem in the boot process.

When booting a Windows 10 computer, the first step is ________.

BIOS stands for ________.

If your Windows 10 computer has trouble when booting, ________ attempts to diagnose and fix the system files.

When the POST is complete, the operating system is loaded into ________.

Once the BIOS locates the operating system, it loads the operating system into ________.

The supervisor program of the operating system is also known as the ________.

The ________ is the essential component of the operating system, managing the processor and all other system components.

The BIOS is stored ________.

Assuming that all steps are successfully completed, which of the following sequences shows the correct order for the boot process?

The power-on self-test does all of the following EXCEPT ________.

POST stands for ________.

The computer's hardware configurations are stored in ________.

The ________ contains all of the different configurations used by the Windows operating system as well as by other applications.