When a Computer Is Booted, the Process Called ________ Checks

question 46

Short Answer

When a computer is booted, the process called ________ checks the computer's components.

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Definitions:

Payback Period

The duration needed to recoup the expenses of an investment.

Simple Rate of Return

A financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiencies of several investments, calculating net annual profit divided by initial investment cost.

Depreciates Assets

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting wear and tear, deterioration, or obsolescence.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to present value, often used in investment and project valuation.