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Operating System
Disk Management
Q
The _______ program initializes all aspects of the system, from CPU registers to device controllers and the contents of main memory, and then starts the operating system.
AA. Main
BB. Bootloader
CC. Bootstrap
DD. Rom
Correct Answer:
C. C. Bootstrap
Explanation:
In common conversation, the terms Bootstrap and Bootloader are often used interchangeably, but in a technical or exam context, they represent different stages of the computer's startup sequence.
Think of it as a relay race: the Bootstrap program starts the race and hands the baton to the Bootloader, which then finishes the job by bringing in the Operating System.
1. The Bootstrap Program (Stage 1)
This is the "First Breath" of the computer.
2. The Bootloader (Stage 2)
This is the "Specialist" that knows how to talk to your specific Operating System.