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A computer cannot “boot” if it does not have the ______.

A

Compiler

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Loader

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C

Operating System

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Assembler

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E

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Operating System
Booting refers to loading the first piece of software that starts a computer. Because the operating system is essential for running all other programs, it is usually the first piece of software loaded during the boot process.

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