Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS) — Question 35

During a system boot cycle, what program is executed after the BIOS completes its tasks?

Answer options

• A. The bootloader
• B. The inetd program
• C. The init program
• D. The kernel

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, the bootloader, which is responsible for loading the operating system after the BIOS completes its tasks. Options B and C, the inetd and init programs respectively, are executed later in the boot process, while option D, the kernel, is loaded by the bootloader as part of starting the operating system.