Multiple choice

What is the name given to the process of initializing a microcomputer with its operating system?

  1. Cold booting

  2. Booting

  3. Warm booting

  4. Boot recording

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Booting is the general term for initializing a computer with its operating system, derived from 'pulling oneself up by bootstraps.' Cold booting specifically means starting from a completely powered-off state, while warm booting means restarting without a full power cycle. 'Boot recording' is not a standard term in OS operations.