Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 200

Linux operating system has two types of typical bootloaders namely LILO (Linux Loader) and GRUB (Grand Unified Bootloader). In which stage of the booting process do the bootloaders become active?

Answer options

• A. Bootloader Stage
• B. Kernel Stage
• C. BootROM Stage
• D. BIOS Stage

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as the bootloaders are specifically designed to load the operating system and become active during the Bootloader Stage. The Kernel Stage refers to the loading of the operating system kernel itself, while the BootROM Stage and BIOS Stage involve initial hardware checks and settings before the bootloader is executed.