When a computer is first turned on or restarted, a special type of absolute loader, called a ___________ is executed?
Correct answer: A. bootstrap loader
- A. bootstrap loader
- B. loader
- C. linker
- D. None of the above
Explanation
A bootstrap loader is the small absolute loader run automatically at startup or after a restart, often from firmware or a fixed boot location. It loads the operating system or the next-stage loader into memory.
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