Multiple choice

The _________ stored on a ROM chip is responsible for loading the operating system from its permanent location on the hard drive into RAM.

  1. BIOS

  2. API

  3. device driver

  4. supervisor program

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Explanation

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is firmware stored on a ROM chip that initializes hardware components during startup and loads the operating system bootloader from the hard drive into RAM. This bootstrap process is essential for getting the computer running.