In which of the following conditions does BIOS need to be updated?
Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

A.
If users have to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but
not supported by the computer BIOS.

B.
If the operating system installed on the computer has bugs.

C.
If the BIOS does not support new devices.

D.
If the software application installed on the computer stops responding frequently.

Explanation:

The BIOS on a computer should be updated in the following conditions.
If the BIOS does not support new devices.
If users need to use new hardware features or options that are supported by motherboard, but not
supported by the computer BIOS.
The BIOS can also be updated if a user has a device problem, and it is confirmed that the problem is
due to BIOS.
What is BIOS?
Basic Input/ Output System (BIOS) are software that manages hardware and enables the operating
system to communicate with the computer’s hardware components. The BIOS software is built-in on
a ROM chip, known as Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) chip, on the
motherboard.
Answer option D is incorrect. In this case, a user needs to contact the helpdesk of the software
application provider to fix the issue.
Answer option B is incorrect. In case of operating system’s bug, users need to install patches and
service packs provided by the operating system vendor.