Which category of system software provides basic low-level configurations allowing user inputs to update hardware registers before the primary OS loads? MCQ with Answer and Explanation
Which category of system software provides basic low-level configurations allowing user inputs to update hardware registers before the primary OS loads?
A. BIOS / UEFI Configuration Software
B. Horizontal Productivity Kits
C. Device Manager Applications
D. Application Development Packages
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
BIOS/UEFI utility screens let users customize fundamental hardware configurations like boot orders and clock profiles before the OS starts up.
Explanation:
Firmware is a specific class of device software etched directly into non-volatile memory chips (like BIOS or UEFI) to control hardware devices directly.
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