Multiple choice

All of the following are steps involved in the boot process, except

  1. load the operating system into RAM

  2. the power-on self-test

  3. activate the basic input/output system (BIOS)

  4. load application programs
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Explanation

The boot process includes POST (Power-On Self-Test), BIOS activation, and loading the OS into RAM. Loading application programs happens AFTER the OS is running - it's not part of the boot process itself. Applications are loaded by the user or startup scripts only once the OS is fully operational.

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