FC0-U71 Tech Concepts and Terminology Practice Question
A technician is troubleshooting a computer that does not start. They suspect the BIOS may be corrupted. Which type of software is the BIOS?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Firmware
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware that is embedded in the motherboard's ROM chip.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Operating system
Why it's wrong here
The OS is loaded from storage.
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Application software
Why it's wrong here
Not an application.
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Firmware
Why this is correct
BIOS is firmware.
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Device driver
Why it's wrong here
Device drivers are loaded by the OS.
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3 more ways this is tested on FC0-U71
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Variation 1. A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to boot. The technician suspects corrupted firmware. Which component stores the firmware that initializes hardware during boot?
hard- A.RAM
- B.Hard drive
- ✓ C.ROM chip on motherboard
- D.CMOS battery
Why C: The BIOS/UEFI firmware is stored in a ROM chip on the motherboard.
Variation 2. A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to boot. The technician checks the system's low-level software stored on a chip on the motherboard. Which type of software is being inspected?
medium- ✓ A.Firmware
- B.Device driver
- C.Application software
- D.Operating system
Why A: Firmware is software embedded in hardware devices, such as BIOS/UEFI on the motherboard, which initializes hardware during boot.
Variation 3. A technician is troubleshooting a computer that fails to boot. Which of the following types of firmware is responsible for initializing hardware and loading the operating system?
hard- A.Operating system kernel
- ✓ B.BIOS/UEFI
- C.Boot loader
- D.Device driver
Why B: BIOS/UEFI is firmware that initializes hardware and boots the OS. The OS itself, boot loader, and device drivers are software loaded later.
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