The bootstrap program executes which of the following?

A) startup apps that display the desktop
B) tests that check components such as RAM and storage
C) vital security protections
D) stored user preferences

Bootstrap Program

A small initial program that starts a larger system or program, like the boot sequence of an operating system.

RAM

Stands for Random Access Memory, a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly at any time, used by computers to store the working data and machine code currently being used.

Vital Security Protections

Essential security measures and protocols put in place to safeguard systems, data, and networks from threats and unauthorized access.