Question

When we say “to boot a computer”, what does it mean?

A Turn it on Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Turn it off Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Turn on the sounds Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Format it Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The term "boot" comes from the word "bootstraps," which people at one time used to get their boots on. Likewise, "booting" a computer gets it up and running. In simple terms, to boot a computer is to turn it on. Once the computer's power is turned on, the "boot process" takes place.

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