Quiz - Module 2: BIOS & Virtualization
Test your knowledge on BIOS, UEFI, and virtualization!
Question 1
What does BIOS stand for?
- A) Basic Input Output System
- B) Binary Integrated Operating System
- C) Boot Initial Output Software
- D) Base Installation Operating Sequence
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Answer: A) Basic Input Output System
The BIOS is the firmware that initializes hardware at startup.
Question 2
What is the main difference between BIOS and UEFI?
- A) UEFI is older than BIOS
- B) UEFI supports disks larger than 2 TB and offers a graphical interface
- C) BIOS is more secure than UEFI
- D) There is no difference
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Answer: B) UEFI supports disks larger than 2 TB and offers a graphical interface
UEFI is the modern successor to BIOS with more features.
Question 3
What is Secure Boot?
- A) An integrated antivirus
- B) A feature that checks software signatures at startup
- C) A type of BIOS password
- D) A secure network protocol
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Answer: B) A feature that checks software signatures at startup
Secure Boot prevents unsigned/malicious code from loading.
Question 4
What does TPM stand for?
- A) Total Power Management
- B) Trusted Platform Module
- C) Technical Process Monitor
- D) Temporary Password Memory
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Answer: B) Trusted Platform Module
The TPM is a security chip that stores encryption keys.
Question 5
What is a virtual machine?
- A) A computer without a screen
- B) A computer simulated by software on a physical host
- C) A remote server
- D) A type of processor
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Answer: B) A computer simulated by software on a physical host
A VM emulates a complete system on a physical machine.
Question 6
Which software allows you to create virtual machines?
- A) Microsoft Word
- B) VirtualBox
- C) Google Chrome
- D) Windows Defender
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Answer: B) VirtualBox
VirtualBox is a free hypervisor for creating VMs.
Question 7
What is a hypervisor?
- A) A super user
- B) Software that manages virtual machines
- C) A type of processor
- D) A network protocol
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Answer: B) Software that manages virtual machines
The hypervisor creates and manages VMs (e.g., VirtualBox, VMware, Hyper-V).
Question 8
Which key generally allows access to the BIOS at startup?
- A) Ctrl
- B) F2, F10, F12, or Del
- C) Alt
- D) Space
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Answer: B) F2, F10, F12, or Del
The key varies by manufacturer (Dell: F2, HP: F10, etc.).
Question 9
What is POST?
- A) A network protocol
- B) Power-On Self-Test, automatic startup test
- C) A type of memory
- D) A file format
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Answer: B) Power-On Self-Test, automatic startup test
POST checks that hardware is functioning before loading the OS.
Question 10
What type of partition does UEFI use?
- A) MBR
- B) GPT
- C) FAT
- D) NTFS
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Answer: B) GPT
GPT (GUID Partition Table) is the modern format used with UEFI.
Question 11
What is a VM snapshot?
- A) A screen photo
- B) A backup of the complete state of the VM at a specific time
- C) A virus
- D) A type of virtual processor
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Answer: B) A backup of the complete state of the VM at a specific time
The snapshot allows reverting to a previous state of the VM.
Question 12
Which Intel technology accelerates virtualization?
- A) Intel HD Graphics
- B) Intel VT-x
- C) Intel Turbo Boost
- D) Intel Wi-Fi
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Answer: B) Intel VT-x
VT-x (Virtualization Technology) accelerates VMs at the hardware level.
Question 13
What is the AMD equivalent of VT-x?
- A) AMD FreeSync
- B) AMD-V
- C) AMD Ryzen
- D) AMD CrossFire
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Answer: B) AMD-V
AMD-V is AMD's hardware virtualization technology.
Question 14
What is CMOS?
- A) An operating system
- B) The memory that stores BIOS settings
- C) A type of processor
- D) A disk format
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Answer: B) The memory that stores BIOS settings
CMOS retains BIOS settings thanks to a battery.
Question 15
Why is there a battery on the motherboard?
- A) To power the processor
- B) To maintain the time and BIOS settings
- C) To charge USB devices
- D) For Wi-Fi
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Answer: B) To maintain the time and BIOS settings
The CMOS battery powers the settings memory when the PC is off.
Question 16
What is the boot order?
- A) The order of files on the disk
- B) The sequence of devices where the system looks to boot
- C) The order of program installation
- D) The startup speed
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Answer: B) The sequence of devices where the system looks to boot
The boot order defines if you start from USB, hard drive, network, etc.
Question 17
What is Legacy Boot?
- A) The traditional BIOS boot mode (non-UEFI)
- B) An old virus
- C) A type of RAM
- D) A file format
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Answer: A) The traditional BIOS boot mode (non-UEFI)
Legacy Boot uses the classic BIOS and MBR partitions.
Question 18
How many primary partitions can MBR handle?
- A) 2
- B) 4
- C) 8
- D) Unlimited
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Answer: B) 4
MBR supports a maximum of 4 primary partitions.
Question 19
What is the disk size limit with MBR?
- A) 500 GB
- B) 1 TB
- C) 2 TB
- D) 4 TB
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Answer: C) 2 TB
MBR cannot address disks larger than 2 TB.
Question 20
What are Guest Additions in VirtualBox?
- A) Additional users
- B) Tools that enhance VM integration (mouse, display)
- C) Additional RAM
- D) Viruses
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Answer: B) Tools that enhance VM integration
Guest Additions improve resolution, shared clipboard, etc.
Question 21
Which VM network type shares the host's IP?
- A) Bridge
- B) NAT
- C) Host-only
- D) Internal
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Answer: B) NAT
In NAT, the VM uses the host's IP to access the external network.
Question 22
Which VM network type has its own IP on the local network?
- A) NAT
- B) Bridge
- C) Host-only
- D) Internal
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Answer: B) Bridge
In Bridge mode, the VM gets its own IP from the router.
Question 23
What is BitLocker?
- A) An antivirus
- B) A Windows disk encryption tool using TPM
- C) A web browser
- D) A type of BIOS
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Answer: B) A Windows disk encryption tool using TPM
BitLocker encrypts the disk and can use TPM for keys.
Question 24
What happens if you reset the CMOS?
- A) The hard drive is formatted
- B) BIOS settings return to default
- C) Windows is reinstalled
- D) The processor is reset
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Answer: B) BIOS settings return to default
Clear CMOS resets all BIOS settings.
Question 25
What is an ISO image?
- A) A digital photo
- B) An exact copy of a disk/CD as a file
- C) A virus
- D) A type of RAM
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Answer: B) An exact copy of a disk/CD as a file
ISO files contain the complete image of a media.
Question 26
What is the main advantage of virtualization?
- A) More noise
- B) Isolation and the ability to test without risk to the host
- C) Less available RAM
- D) Slower computer
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Answer: B) Isolation and the ability to test without risk to the host
VMs allow testing OS/software without affecting the main machine.
Question 27
What is Hyper-V?
- A) A video game
- B) The hypervisor integrated into Windows Pro/Enterprise
- C) A type of cable
- D) A network protocol
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Answer: B) The hypervisor integrated into Windows Pro/Enterprise
Hyper-V is Microsoft's virtualization solution.
Question 28
What is firmware?
- A) A type of RAM
- B) Software embedded in hardware (e.g., BIOS/UEFI)
- C) A network cable
- D) A file format
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Answer: B) Software embedded in hardware
Firmware is the code stored in hardware (ROM/Flash).
Question 29
What does the CSM (Compatibility Support Module) do in UEFI?
- A) Speeds up boot
- B) Allows booting in Legacy BIOS mode
- C) Encrypts the disk
- D) Configures the network
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Answer: B) Allows booting in Legacy BIOS mode
CSM ensures backward compatibility with older systems.
Question 30
Why does Windows 11 require TPM 2.0?
- A) For the graphics card
- B) For security and encryption
- C) For speed
- D) For Wi-Fi
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Answer: B) For security and encryption
TPM 2.0 is required for advanced security features in Windows 11.
Score
| Score | Level |
|---|---|
| 27-30 | Excellent! |
| 22-26 | Very good! |
| 17-21 | Good |
| 12-16 | Fair |
| 0-11 | Needs review |
Quiz for Module 2 - BIOS & Virtualization - 30 questions