ROM is needed for storing an initial program called _______.

The correct answer is: D. Bootstrap Loader

A bootstrap loader is a small program that is stored in read-only memory (ROM) and is used to load the operating system into memory when the computer starts up. The bootstrap loader is the first program that runs when the computer is turned on, and it is responsible for initializing the hardware and loading the operating system.

The other options are incorrect because:

• A computer startup loader is a program that is used to load the operating system into memory. However, it is not stored in ROM.
• The OS version is the version number of the operating system that is installed on the computer. It is not stored in ROM.
• The kernel is the core of the operating system. It is responsible for managing the computer’s resources and providing services to other programs. It is not stored in ROM.
• None of the above is a program that is stored in ROM.