Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 363

Which of the following stages in a Linux boot process involve initialization of the system's hardware?

Answer options

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

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The BIOS Stage is responsible for initializing the system's hardware before the operating system can take over. The Bootloader Stage is about loading the operating system, the BootROM Stage is typically related to network booting, and the Kernel Stage involves loading the kernel into memory, not hardware initialization.