Understanding the Boot Process

What is the primary purpose of the boot process?

• To start up the computer

• To update the operating system

• To install new software

• To shut down the computer

What does the power supply do during the boot process?

• Checks the power and sends a signal to the CPU

• Activates the system memory

• Loads the operating system

• Starts the video display

What is the role of the BIOS in the boot process?

• To activate the video display

• To check the power supply

• To perform a power-on self-test

• To load the operating system

What does the POST check during the boot process?

• The software updates

• The operating system version

• The configuration of the computer

• The internet connection

What is the function of the system bus during the boot process?

• To display the video output

• To connect the computer to the internet

• To send signals between components

• To load the operating system

When is the video display initialized during the boot process?

• Before the BIOS starts

• After the system bus is activated

• Before the power supply check

• After the operating system loads

What happens during the system memory check?

• The power supply is checked

• The video display is activated

• The RAM is read and written

• The operating system is loaded

What is the role of the bootstrap loader?

• To check the power supply

• To perform a power-on self-test

• To load the operating system

• To activate the video display

Why is it called a bootstrap loader?

• Because it loads the BIOS

• Because it pulls itself up to start the OS

• Because it initializes the video display

• Because it checks the power supply

What is the final step in the boot process?

• Activating the video display

• Checking the power supply

• Loading the operating system

• Performing a power-on self-test