Frequently Asked Question on Static and Dynamic Loader
What is the role of a bootstrap loader?
A computer programme called a bootloader, It is the process of booting a computer. It is frequently referred to as a boot manager if it further offers an interactive menu with several boot options.
Can a program use both static and dynamic loading?
Yes a program can use both static as well as dynamic loading.
How does a loader handle external references in a program?
This is the transfer point that the loader uses to start running. The automatic library search mechanism that the loader uses to handle external references is one of its key machine-independent features.
Static and Dynamic Loader in Operating System
An Operating system is the critical component for managing the various memory resources in the computer system. One of the essential tasks of the operating system is to manage the executable programs or applications in the computer system. A program needs to be loaded into the memory for the purpose of execution. For the execution context, the loader comes into the picture.