Hardware Component Testing Methodology Overview

Which program is run by BIOS to check if hardware components are working properly while the computer is turned ON?

بی آئی او ایس کے ذریعے کون سا پروگرام چلایا جاتا ہے تاکہ یہ چیک کیا جا سکے کہ آیا کمپیوٹر کے آن ہونے کے دوران ہارڈ ویئر کے اجزاء ٹھیک سے کام کر رہے ہیں؟
Answer: POST
Explanation

POST

  • Full Form: Power-On-Self-Test.
  • Purpose: A set of routines run by BIOS to check hardware functionality during startup.
  • Outcome: Generates beep sounds for successful tests; sounds vary by hardware.
  • Bootstrap: Enabled after successful POST to load the operating system.
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