What is true regarding UEFI firmware?

UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) firmware is indeed capable of reading and interpreting partition tables. This is a significant advancement from the older BIOS systems, as UEFI can handle more complex partitioning schemes, including GUID Partition Table (GPT), which allows for larger disks and more partitions compared to the traditional Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning method.

The ability of UEFI to read and interpret partition tables is essential for modern operating systems, as it allows them to proactively manage disk partitions and load the necessary components during the boot process. Additionally, this capability enhances system performance and flexibility, allowing for features like faster boot times and support for larger volume sizes.

The other statements present limitations or inaccuracies about UEFI. For example, while UEFI can read FAT file systems (specifically, it uses a FAT32 file system for the boot manager), it is not limited to only FAT systems; it can also work with other file systems used in operating systems. UEFI is not stored in the traditional BIOS chip; instead, it is stored in a flash memory chip on the motherboard. Furthermore, UEFI is not bound to a specific disk position, as it can be executed regardless of the position on the disk, given that its execution depends on