Computer Startup Processes and Components

What is the very first thing that happens when you press the power button on a computer?

• The operating system starts loading.

• Electricity flows from the power supply to the motherboard.

• The computer checks all its parts.

• The desktop screen appears.

What is the name of the tiny program built into the motherboard that acts as the computer's "first brain" when it starts up?

• Operating System

• Bootloader

• BIOS or UEFI

• Device Driver

What is the name of the test that checks if your computer's keyboard, mouse, screen, hard drive, RAM, and CPU are all connected and working when you turn it on?

• Operating System Check

• Power-On Self-Test (POST)

• Bootloader Scan

• Driver Installation

What is the job of the bootloader program?

• To manage memory and launch programs.

• To translate software instructions for hardware.

• To find the operating system and prepare it to start.

• To check for updates and connect to Wi-Fi.