In which of the following conditions does BIOS need to be updated? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Question

Options

• AIf users have to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but
• BIf the operating system installed on the computer has bugs.
• CIf the BIOS does not support new devices.
• DIf the software application installed on the computer stops responding frequently.

• A
  78% (46)
• B
  14% (8)
• D
  8% (5)

Explanation

The BIOS on a computer should be updated in the following conditions. If the BIOS does not support new devices. If users need to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but not supported by the computer BIOS. The BIOS can also be updated if a user has a device problem, and it is confirmed that the problem is due to BIOS. Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) are software that manages hardware and enables the operating system to communicate with the computer's hardware components. The BIOS software is built-in on a ROM chip, known as Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip, on the motherboard. Answer option D is incorrect. In this case, a user needs to contact the helpdesk of the software application provider to fix the issue. Answer option B is incorrect. In case of operating system's bug, users need to install patches and service packs provided by the operating system vendor.

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