Question

The first program to be loaded when the computer is switched on is.......................

Answer 1

Answer:

• Operating system is the first program to be loaded when the computer is switched On.

There are types of software:

1. Operating system.
2. Utility programs.

Operating system:

• Operating system is a type of brain to the computer to operate a computer.

Several functions of operating system:

1. Device management.
2. Memory management.
3. Running softwares.
4. Processor management.
5. File management.
6. Security.

Utility programs:

• Utility programs make several tasks related to management of computer.

Several programs of utility programs:

1. Anti-virus utility.
2. Back up.
3. Compression.

Answer 2

Answer:

Operating System

Explanation:

The first thing the computer has to do when it is turned on is to switch a special pogram called operatimg system