ROM BIOS Is a Small Set of Instructions That Tells

question 17

Multiple Choice

ROM BIOS is a small set of instructions that tells the computer all of the following EXCEPT ____.

• A) how to access the hard disk
• B) where to find the operating system
• C) how to load the operating system into RAM
• D) what the data transfer rate should be

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Definitions:

Contract Rate

The agreed-upon interest rate in a lending agreement, bond, or other financial contracts.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the market for securities of a similar risk and maturity, or the standard rate charged or paid for a specific service or commodity.

Face Amount

The nominal value or principal amount of a security stated by the issuer, due to be paid at maturity.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset, which spreads the cost of the asset evenly over its useful life.