Set No -32: COMPUTER GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ

1.

What is the main purpose of the booting process in a computer?

A. To load the operating system into memory
B. To increase CPU speed
C. To connect to the internet
D. To store files in memory

Answer: A


2.

Which component first starts the booting process when a computer is powered on?

A. BIOS / UEFI
B. Hard disk
C. RAM
D. Application software

Answer: A


3.

During booting, the operating system is loaded into which memory?

A. ROM
B. RAM
C. Cache
D. Flash memory

Answer: B


4.

Which program loads the operating system after BIOS/UEFI completes hardware checks?

A. Bootloader
B. Compiler
C. Assembler
D. Debugger

Answer: A


5.

If the bootloader is missing from the system, what will most likely happen?

A. Operating system will not start
B. Monitor will stop working
C. CPU will stop functioning
D. Keyboard will stop responding

Answer: A


6.

Which type of boot occurs when a computer is started from a powered-off state?

A. Cold Boot
B. Warm Boot
C. Network Boot
D. Secure Boot

Answer: A


7.

Which type of boot occurs when the system restarts without turning off the power?

A. Cold Boot
B. Warm Boot
C. Hybrid Boot
D. Manual Boot

Answer: B


8.

During booting, which test checks hardware components like RAM, keyboard, and CPU?

A. POST
B. FTP
C. SMTP
D. DNS

Answer: A


9.

What does POST stand for?

A. Power-On Self-Test
B. Program Operating System Test
C. Process Output System Test
D. Power Operating System Tool

Answer: A


10.

A computer shows multiple operating systems at startup and asks the user to select one. Which component provides this functionality?

A. Boot Manager
B. Device Manager
C. Task Manager
D. File Manager

Answer: A


11.

If BIOS cannot find a bootable device, what message is most likely displayed?

A. No bootable device found
B. Device connected successfully
C. Memory overload detected
D. Processor failure

Answer: A


12.

Which storage location usually contains the bootloader in modern systems?

A. EFI System Partition
B. RAM
C. Cache
D. GPU memory

Answer: A


13.

Which booting method allows a computer to start using an operating system stored on a network server?

A. Network Boot
B. Cold Boot
C. Secure Boot
D. Parallel Boot

Answer: A


14.

Why is the bootloader important in the boot process?

A. It loads the operating system kernel into memory
B. It increases CPU speed
C. It stores files permanently
D. It controls monitor brightness

Answer: A


15.

Which of the following occurs first during the booting process?

A. POST hardware check
B. OS login screen
C. Desktop loading
D. Application startup

Answer: A


16.

If RAM fails during POST, what will most likely happen?

A. Computer will stop booting
B. Internet connection fails
C. Printer stops printing
D. Monitor brightness changes

Answer: A


17.

Why does a computer require booting every time it is powered on?

A. RAM loses stored data when power is off
B. Hard disk loses data
C. BIOS gets deleted
D. CPU resets permanently

Answer: A


18.

Which boot feature prevents unauthorized operating systems from loading?

A. Secure Boot
B. Warm Boot
C. Hybrid Boot
D. Manual Boot

Answer: A


19.

In the boot sequence, BIOS/UEFI usually searches for which component first?

A. Bootable device (HDD/SSD/USB)
B. Monitor
C. Keyboard
D. Speaker

Answer: A


20.

Which statement correctly explains the relationship between bootloader and operating system?

A. Bootloader loads the OS kernel into RAM
B. Bootloader replaces the OS
C. Bootloader stores files permanently
D. Bootloader increases CPU speed

Answer: A

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