Multiple choice

In disk-based systems, the core portion of the operating system is placed at a known address called the ____.

  1. boot block

  2. boot area

  3. both 1 and 2

  4. none of these

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

In disk-based systems, the specific location where the OS core is loaded during startup is commonly referred to as the boot block or boot area. Since both terms are used interchangeably in this context, option C is the correct choice.