After doing a low-level format, what would be the next step in configuring the hard drive in a system? A. Format DOS partition B. Install operating system C. Configure DMA channel and back up interrupt D. Partition hard disk E. None of the above

Format DOS partition
Install operating system
Configure DMA channel and back up interrupt
Partition hard disk E. None of the above

The correct answer is: B. Install operating system

A low-level format prepares a hard drive for use by erasing all data on the drive and creating a new file system. After a low-level format, the next step is to install an operating system. The operating system is the software that controls the computer and allows you to run programs.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option A is incorrect because formatting a DOS partition is not the next step after doing a low-level format. The next step is to install an operating system.
  • Option C is incorrect because configuring DMA channel and backing up interrupt is not the next step after doing a low-level format. The next step is to install an operating system.
  • Option D is incorrect because partitioning a hard disk is not the next step after doing a low-level format. The next step is to install an operating system.
  • Option E is incorrect because none of the other options are correct.