Question

Special type of program that loads automatically when you start your computer

Answer 1

The lowest level software i.e the "kernel"

Answer 2

The "Special type of program" that loads automatically when you start your computer is "the Kernel".

Kernel is the software which loads first to initiate the hardware for smooth functioning. It controls the main processing unit called the CPU and RAM which takes responsible for the storage of memory. Kernel gives commands to the I/O (input output devices) for usage of devices like keyboard, disk drive, mouse, USB portal, mouse, etc.