alleryStart learning →What is the main job of the BIOS program when a PC is switched on?
AErase the hard disk
BPrint any waiting pages
CLoad the operating system
DDraw pictures on screen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Load the operating system
The BIOS loads the operating system from the hard disk into RAM at start-up.
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