Roadmap BIOS/UEFI TPM Boot Loader Kernel Kernel Types OS Basics Windows Boot Glossary Quiz

Check your understanding ✅

Mini quiz (beginner-friendly)

Pick an answer, then press “Check”.

1) What runs first after power-on?

The desktop UI
BIOS/UEFI firmware
A web browser

2) What is the boot loader’s main job?

Load the kernel into memory
Charge the battery
Draw icons on screen

3) What does the kernel control?

CPU, memory, devices, processes
Only the wallpaper
Only the mouse pointer

4) What is TPM mainly used for?

Storing and protecting keys 🔒
Making the screen brighter
Cooling the CPU

Bonus: Put the boot chain in order

Click the correct order:

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If you got 3/4 correct, you understand the basics very well. ✅