Assertion (A): The BIOS is responsible for initializing hardware components during the computer boot process. Reason (R): The BIO…

Question

Assertion (A): The BIOS is responsible for initializing hardware components during the computer boot process.

Reason (R): The BIOS loads the operating system into memory to start the computer.

1. A. Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
2. B. Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
3. C. Assertion is true, but Reason is false. (Correct answer)
4. D. Assertion is false, but Reason is true.

Correct Answer

Option C — Assertion is true, but Reason is false.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Assertion is true, but Reason is false..

Key Points

• BIOS initializes hardware (POST) and then loads the OS bootloader.
• Both statements are true and R is the correct explanation of A - BIOS initializes hardware as part of the boot sequence that leads to loading the OS.