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1

What is the purpose of the booting process in a computer?

A

To perform system maintenance

B

To check hardware compatibility

C

To load the operating system into memory

D

To connect to the internet

correct option: c
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2

Which stage of the booting process initializes hardware devices, memory management, and system services?

A

POST

B

Bootstrap Loader

C

User Mode Initialization

D

Operating System Kernel Loading

correct option: d
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3

What is the primary function of the Power-On Self-Test (POST)?

A

Load the operating system

B

Initialize user applications

C

Check hardware components

D

Connect to external devices

correct option: c
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4

Warm booting involves:

A

Completely powering off the computer

B

Skipping the POST stage

C

Loading the operating system for the first time

D

Checking hardware compatibility

correct option: b
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5

Which component of the Windows desktop provides access to system functions and running applications?

A

Icons

B

Taskbar

C

Background

D

Start button

correct option: b
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6

The graphical representation of files, folders, or applications on the desktop is called:

A

Background

B

Icons

C

Taskbar

D

Widgets

correct option: b
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7

Which type of booting involves restarting the computer without fully powering it off?

A

Warm Booting

B

Cold Booting

C

Hot Booting

D

Reboot Booting

correct option: a
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8

What is the role of the bootloader in the booting process?

A

Initialize hardware devices

B

Load the operating system kernel

C

Check for hardware compatibility

D

Run user-level processes

correct option: b
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9

What does the Windows taskbar typically contain?

A

Icons and wallpapers

B

Start button and system tray

C

Background and task buttons

D

Taskbar and widgets

correct option: b
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10

The process of starting a computer from a completely powered-off state is called:

A

Hot Booting

B

Cold Booting

C

Warm Booting

D

Quick Booting

correct option: c
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