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Computer Science · Q1

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Engineering and GATE · Computer Science · question 1

Q1

From what location are the 1st computer instructions available on boot up?

A.
ROM BIOS
Answer
B.
CPU
C.
boot.ini
D.
CONFIG.SYS
E.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
During boot-up, the first computer instructions are typically fetched from the ROM BIOS (Read-Only Memory Basic Input/Output System).
ROM BIOS contains firmware that initializes hardware components and performs the initial loading of the operating system.
It is a crucial component of the boot process, responsible for tasks such as POST (Power-On Self Test), hardware initialization, and loading the bootloader.
The BIOS resides on a ROM chip on the motherboard and is essential for the computer to start up properly.
Therefore, the first set of instructions during boot-up comes from the ROM BIOS.