The process of starting a computer and loading the operating system into memory is called ________.
- Booting
- Gate-All-Around / GAA
- Rain
- Tokenization
Answer: Booting
Booting is the startup sequence when a computer is powered on. BIOS/UEFI performs POST (Power-On Self-Test), locates boot device, loads bootloader, which then loads the OS kernel into RAM. Cold boot = power-on start; warm boot = restart without power cycle.