Answer :
Final answer:
Changing the boot sequence allows the computer to start up using different devices and does not necessarily increase boot time or prevent the computer from booting. The setting can be found and adjusted in the BIOS or UEFI firmware. The correct option is 1) Allows the computer to boot from different devices.
Explanation:
Enabling changing where the computer looks first for boot files allows the computer to boot from different devices. This setting, found in the system's BIOS or UEFI firmware, is part of the boot sequence configuration. By altering the boot order, users can instruct the computer to start up from a variety of sources such as a hard drive, USB drive, CD/DVD drive, or network location.
Adjusting the boot order does not inherently increase the boot time of the computer. However, if a device that is set first in the boot order is not bootable or is slow to initialize, it might delay the overall process until the system moves on to the next device in order. Conversely, by optimizing the boot order, users can potentially decrease the boot time by prioritizing faster booting devices.
Moreover, altering the boot sequence does not prevent the computer from booting unless the selected primary boot device lacks the necessary boot files or is non-functional. In general, if all devices in the boot sequence are bootable, the computer should initiate successfully.
