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COM 101 Components of a Computer System Objective Question
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What is the role of the bootstrap loader stored in ROM?
Options
A To load the operating system into memory when the computer starts.
Correct Answer
B To manage user input from the keyboard.
C To perform virus scans on the hard drive.
D To display the graphical user interface.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The bootstrap loader is an initial program stored in ROM whose function is to start the operation of the computer system once the power is turned on, primarily by loading the operating system.

Hint

This program initiates the boot-up process.

Question Info

Course: COM 101
Topic: Components of a Computer System
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 799 of 1018
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