Which of these functions does UEFI provide compared to traditional BIOS?

The correct choice highlights a significant advancement of UEFI over traditional BIOS. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) supports the GUID Partition Table (GPT), which allows for the use of hard drives larger than 2 TB. Traditional BIOS is limited by Master Boot Record (MBR) partitioning, which imposes that 2 TB maximum size. This capability enables systems to utilize much larger hard drives, making UEFI more suitable for modern computing needs where high-capacity storage is common.

Other options, while mentioning different features related to UEFI, do not capture this critical functionality related to storage. For example, while UEFI can lead to faster boot times and improved graphical interfaces, these aspects are secondary compared to its ability to handle larger drives. The reference to less flexibility for older hardware doesn't support the major advantages of UEFI, which primarily focuses on enhancing performance and capabilities for newer technologies rather than restricting older setups.