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Which type of software is responsible for initializing hardware components when a computer is powered on?

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Computer Aptitude - Computer Software
Which type of software is responsible for initializing hardware components when a computer is powered on?
AFirmware
BApplication software
CUtility software
DProgramming software
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Identify startup responsibility

    When power is turned on, hardware must be initialized before any OS loads.
  2. Step 2: Match with software type

    Firmware performs hardware initialization tasks.
  3. Final Answer:

    Firmware → Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Hardware initialization at startup confirms firmware ✅
Quick Trick: Startup hardware check = firmware.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Assuming the operating system starts hardware directly.
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