Windows Server Administration Fundamentals — Question 108

You replace the power supply in a computer running Windows Server 2016. You power on the computer. The power supply passes the Power-On Self-Test.
Which step in next in the start-up process?

Answer options

• A. System hardware is detected and configured.
• B. The boot sector is accessed and executed.
• C. The BIOS code is loaded.
• D. The Master Boot Record (MBR) is accessed.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as the BIOS code is loaded right after the successful Power-On Self-Test, which initializes hardware. Options A, B, and D occur later in the boot process; A involves hardware detection, B deals with boot sector execution, and D refers to accessing the MBR, all of which follow the loading of the BIOS.