Multiple choice technology

The combination of the operating system and the processor is referred to as the computer’s:

  1. CPU.

  2. platform

  3. BIOS

  4. CMOS
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The combination of operating system and processor architecture is called the platform. For example, 'Windows on x86' or 'Linux on ARM' are platforms. The CPU (A) is just the processor component. BIOS (B) is the firmware interface. CMOS (C) is the memory chip storing BIOS settings. Platform encompasses both hardware (processor type) and software (OS) together.

Keep practicing — related questions