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Which component is responsible for loading the kernel image and initial RAM disk or filesystem into memory?

BIOS

Boot loader (correct)

CMOS

GRUB

Where is the boot loader usually stored for traditional BIOS/MBR systems?

EFI partition

CMOS values

Boot sector (correct)

Hard disk

What is the purpose of the CMOS values?

To choose alternative boot options

To load the kernel image

To store the boot loader

To keep track of the date and time (correct)

Which technology allows the system to keep track of the date and time even when it is powered off?

CMOS (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which boot loader is commonly used for booting Linux?

GRUB (B) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the boot loader usually stored for EFI/UEFI systems?

EFI partition (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the initial RAM disk or filesystem?

To start the system (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for passing system control from the BIOS to the boot loader?

CMOS (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which boot loader is commonly used for booting from removable media?

ISOLINUX (D) Signup and view all the answers