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What does Secure Boot in UEFI do?
Increases the speed of the boot process
Optimizes storage management
Prevents unauthorized operating systems and malware from loading
Backs up the BIOS settings
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Which of the following is a modern replacement for the BIOS firmware?
UEFI
POST
GPT
MBR
3
What key is commonly used to access BIOS/UEFI settings during startup?
F1
Delete (Del)
Shift + Enter
Ctrl + C
4
What is the main advantage of UEFI over legacy BIOS?
It supports 16-bit processing only
It allows booting from drives larger than 2.2TB
It replaces the CPU's control over hardware
It does not require a CPU
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What is the purpose of the Boot Order setting in BIOS/UEFI?
Configures the power settings for the CPU
Enables additional RAM
Specifies which drive to load the operating system from first
Determines which network adapter to use
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What happens if a computer cannot find a valid boot device?
It performs a full system scan
It automatically reinstalls the operating system
It displays an error message such as "No Bootable Device Found"
It shuts down immediately
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What does a single beep during POST usually indicate?
Successful hardware check
CPU failure
Corrupt bootloader
Missing hard drive
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Where is the BIOS/UEFI firmware stored?
RAM
USB drive
Flash ROM on the motherboard
Hard drive
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What is the primary function of firmware in a computer system?
Provides an interface between hardware and software
Runs applications
Manages network connections
Controls external storage devices
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What does POST (Power-On Self-Test) do during the boot process?
Loads the operating system
Formats the hard drive before booting
Checks for hardware issues and initializes components
Displays the system BIOS settings
