You turn on your computer. As soon as its ready, you open a file containing a document and start editing it using a word processor.If you take a snapshot of your system at that point, what will the storage devices contain?

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You turn on your computer. As soon as it’s ready, you open a file containing a document and start editing it using a word processor.If you take a snapshot of your system at that point, what will the storage devices contain?

A	All the documents saved on your computer
B	All the programs installed on your computer
C	All the data for the document that you are editing
D	All the instructions contained in the word processing program
E	All the instructions contained in the operating system

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -RAM is a temporary memory bank where your computer stores data it needs to retrieve quickly. RAM keeps data easily accessible so your processor can quickly find it without having to go into long-term storage to complete immediate processing tasks.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first thing a computer has to do when it is turned on is start up a special program called an operating system. The operating system’s job is to help other computer programs to work by handling the messy details of controlling the computer’s hardware.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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