When a computer is switched on, the booting process performs___________?
Correct answer: B. Power-On Self-Test
- A. Integrity Test
- B. Power-On Self-Test
- C. Correct Functioning Test
- D. Reliability Test
Explanation
When power is switched on, the firmware performs the Power-On Self-Test, or POST, to check essential hardware such as memory and the keyboard. It then begins loading the operating system.
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