What process does the operating system perform I. Order to confirm your logon information?

When you attempt to log on, the operating system first captures your input credentials (username and passWord). It then retrieves the stored credentials from a secure database, such as a user account database or an Active Directory. The system hashes the input passWord and compares it to the stored hash to verify your identity. If they match, access is granted; if not, the logon attempt is denied.