Question

Which of the acronyms listed below refers to a series of basic hardware diagnostic tests performed by the startup BIOS after the computer is powered on?(A) IDE(B) POTS(C) QoS(D) POST

Answer 1

Answer:

POST

Explanation:

• POST stands for Power On Self test.
• The process of booting the system involves performing the self test POST.
• POST involves testing the computer hardware which are required for proper functioning of the computer.
• If the POST test fails, the computer performs the necessary action required for the proper functioning of the computer.It immediately raises alarm ( beeps ) . Different number of beeps represents different devices which are having trouble.
• So, option (D) is correct option.
• Option (A) IDE is not the test. So, option (A) is wrong option.
• Option (B) POTS is not the test.So, option (B) is wrong option.
• Option (C) QoS is not the test. So, option (C) is wrong option.