Explanation:

Booting the System" or "bootstrapping" refers to starting a computer. This involves loading the operating system (OS) from secondary storage (e.g., hard drive) into main memory (RAM), making the computer operational and ready for user interaction. Option (b) 'Dismissing the computer' means shutting down, the opposite of booting. Option (c) 'Running an application program called 'Booting'' is a misinterpretation; 'Booting' is a process, not a program. Option (d) 'Physically kicking the computer' is incorrect. Thus, 'Loading the operating system' accurately describes the booting process.