Chapter 9, Problem 4SG

Explanation of Solution

Steps of start-up process:

The different steps performed to start an application are as follows:

• When a computer or device is turned on, an electric current is sent to the circuitry from the power supply.
• The processor chip resets itself and checks the firmware for start-up instructions.
• The start-up process includes chain of tests to check various components.
  • The test depends on the computer or device.
  • It checks buses, system clocks, adapter cards, mouse, keyboard and drives...