Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 188

Which program is the bootloader when Windows XP starts up?

Answer options

• A. KERNEL.EXE
• B. NTLDR
• C. LOADER
• D. LILO

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is NTLDR, which stands for NT Loader, and is responsible for booting Windows XP. KERNEL.EXE is the core of the operating system but not a bootloader, LOADER is too generic, and LILO is associated with Linux, making them all incorrect options.