Which of the Following Is NOT a Task Performed by the Computer's

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a task performed by the computer's BIOS?

• A) performs diagnostic tests
• B) manages random access memory
• C) starts the bootloader
• D) initializes I/O devices

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