During the boot process, what does the processor do after the computer circuits receive power?
A) It begins to run the bootstrap program.
B) It loads all startup programs.
C) It loads the operating system into RAM.
D) It turns on all connected devices.

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After the computer circuits receive power, the processor begins to run the bootstrap program, which is responsible for initializing and testing the hardware components and loading the operating system into memory. The loading of startup programs and turning on of connected devices come after the operating system is loaded.

During the Boot Process, What Does the Processor Do After