In computer science, BIOS refers to which of the following?
- A. Chipset components that manage communication between the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
- B. Firmware that initializes hardware and starts the boot process before the operating system loads. ✓
- C. A hardware component that dissipates heat away from the CPU or GPU to prevent overheating.
- D. A specification defining the physical size and layout of a motherboard.
Correct answer
B. Firmware that initializes hardware and starts the boot process before the operating system loads.
Explanation
BIOS refers to firmware that initializes hardware and starts the boot process before the operating system loads.