Multiple choice

When the power is switched onto a computer, the operating system is first loaded. What is this process of loading called?

  1. formatting

  2. booting

  3. downloading

  4. uploading

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Booting is the process of loading the operating system into memory when a computer is powered on, derived from 'pulling oneself up by bootstraps'. Formatting erases disk contents, downloading/uploading involve data transfer over networks - none describe the OS loading process.