Practice Bootstrapping (1.3.1) - Introduction to Operating Systems - Operating Systems
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Bootstrapping

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Question 1 Easy

What is bootstrapping in a computer?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you turn on the computer.

Question 2 Easy

What does POST stand for?

💡 Hint: Consider what self-check is done first when a computer powers on.

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Question 1

What does bootstrapping describe?

A hardware issue
A programming error
The startup sequence of a computer

💡 Hint: What happens first when you power on a computer?

Question 2

True or False: The boot loader is responsible for running the OS kernel.

True
False

💡 Hint: What does the boot loader do after the firmware checks the hardware?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Describe the implications of a failed boot process for a company's computer system.

💡 Hint: Consider how critical systems and processes rely on operational computers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the differences between BIOS and UEFI boot mechanisms and their implications for bootstrapping.

💡 Hint: Look into their structural differences and how they impact the boot process.

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