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Q19 / 100
What is "firmware" in the context of a computer's hardware?
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The correct answer is A) Low-level software embedded in hardware (like the BIOS/UEFI) that provides basic instructions for how the hardware operates and initializes at startup
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Correct Answer
Low-level software embedded in hardware (like the BIOS/UEFI) that provides basic instructions for how the hardware operates and initializes at startup
Explanation
Firmware (such as BIOS/UEFI) is stored in non-volatile memory and runs before the operating system loads, performing hardware initialization and providing low-level control routines.
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