Select the correct order of events after power is turned on in a system.
I. Bootstrap loader is loaded from the disk
II. Kernel is loaded into memory
III. Firmware ROM loads the boot block
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Correct answer: B. III, I and II
Explanation
Firmware (BIOS/UEFI) loads the boot block, which brings in the bootstrap loader, which loads the kernel.More System Software and Operating System questions
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