Before the operating system is completely running the ..... handles the start up instructions.

OPERATING SYSTEM

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Before the operating system is completely running the ____ handles the start up instructions.

A	RAM
B	ROM
C	CPU
D	BIOS

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -BIOS (basic input/output system) is the program a computer’s microprocessor uses to start the computer system after it is powered on. It also manages data flow between the computer’s operating system (OS) and attached devices, such as the hard disk, video adapter, keyboard, mouse and printer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The CPU starts and fetches instructions into RAM from the BIOS, which is stored in the ROM. The BIOS starts the monitor and keyboard, and does some basic checks to make sure the computer is working properly. For example, it will look for the RAM. The BIOS then starts the boot sequence.

Detailed explanation-3: -BIOS, in full Basic Input/Output System, computer program that is typically stored in EPROM and used by the CPU to perform start-up procedures when the computer is turned on.

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