Basic Computer Operations - SS1 ICT Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the purpose of the booting process in a computer?
To perform system maintenance
To check hardware compatibility
To load the operating system into memory
To connect to the internet
Which stage of the booting process initializes hardware devices, memory management, and system services?
POST
Bootstrap Loader
User Mode Initialization
Operating System Kernel Loading
What is the primary function of the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?
Load the operating system
Initialize user applications
Check hardware components
Connect to external devices
Warm booting involves:
Completely powering off the computer
Skipping the POST stage
Loading the operating system for the first time
Checking hardware compatibility
Which component of the Windows desktop provides access to system functions and running applications?
Icons
Taskbar
Background
Start button
The graphical representation of files, folders, or applications on the desktop is called:
Background
Icons
Taskbar
Widgets
Which type of booting involves restarting the computer without fully powering it off?
Warm Booting
Cold Booting
Hot Booting
Reboot Booting
What is the role of the bootloader in the booting process?
Initialize hardware devices
Load the operating system kernel
Check for hardware compatibility
Run user-level processes
What does the Windows taskbar typically contain?
Icons and wallpapers
Start button and system tray
Background and task buttons
Taskbar and widgets
The process of starting a computer from a completely powered-off state is called:
Hot Booting
Cold Booting
Warm Booting
Quick Booting