Chapter 5 part 2

What happens after the POST?

After POST, BIOS copies the operating system from the hard drive to RAM.

Which of the following is a good suggestion for solving a boot problem?

If you've recently installed new software or hardware, try uninstalling it. If the problem no longer occurs when rebooting, you can reinstall the device or software.

How can you view the contents of your folder in Icons view, which shows the contents of folders as small images?

In File Explorer, you can access various ways to view the contents of your folder by clicking the View tab.

If I have many files related to one topic, can they all have the same name?

No. Every file in the same folder or storage device must be uniquely identified.

Once the kernel is loaded, is my computer up and running?

Not yet. The OS checks the registry for further configurations and customizations.

In Windows 10, what do you find on the Start menu?

On the Windows 10 Start menu, you will find tiles representing your most used applications

Once the BIOS program is activated, what happens next?

The BIOS makes sure that all your computer's peripheral devices are attached and working.

What is the first step in the boot process?

The CPU accesses the BIOS.

In Windows 10, what feature is used to locate and launch software or applications installed on your device?

The Start Menu

What is the boot process?

The boot process ensures that the operating system is loaded into RAM.

What is the kernel?

The kernel is the essential component of the OS. It manages the processor and all other components of the system.

Why are the letters at the end of file names (like .docx) needed?

The letters that follow the period at the end of a file name are the file's extension. This enables the computer to know what application it should use to read the file.

What do the different letters like A: and C: seen when File Explorer is opened refer to?

These are drives, the first component of the hierarchical structure of drives, folders, subfolders, and files organized by Windows. The C drive is the hard drive.

Can I get back an important file if I accidentally delete it?

This will depend on where the file was. If the deleted file was from your hard drive, it would go to the Recycle Bin. Files that are located in the Recycle Bin can be restored.