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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #2619
Question 1
What does POST (Power On Self Test) do when a computer starts up?
  • It installs the latest software updates automatically
  • It figures out what hardware is on the computer and checks if everything is working✔️
  • It connects the computer to a wireless network
  • It opens the last used application from the previous session
Correct Answer Explanation
POST (Power On Self Test) runs automatically when you start a computer. It figures out what hardware is on the computer and checks that all components are functioning properly. If something fails POST, the computer may beep or display an error before loading the operating system.