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BIOS
What happens if the POST detects a hardware error?
The BIOS is responsible for detecting and initializing all of the hardware components in a
system.
What is the primary function of the MBR?
Firmware
The BIOS and MBR are responsible for starting up a computer and loading the
system.
What is the purpose of the Power-On Self Test (POST)?
The MBR is used by the BIOS to locate and load the first sector of the active
partition.
Active Partition
Dual-Boot
Partition Table
Cylinder
The MBR contains a program that searches for and loads the operating
.
Bootloader
What is the purpose of MBR (Master Boot Record)?
The BIOS is responsible for executing the first instruction of the operating
kernel.
Which type of software is stored in the BIOS chip?
What is the role of the BIOS in a computer?
Logical Partition
Primary Partition