Understanding Master Boot Record (MBR)

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What is the name of the graphical user interface version of F Disk?

  • GRUB
  • Keymap presenter
  • G Parted (correct)
  • MS-DOS

Which bootloader is typically installed by a Linux operating system?

  • MS-DOS
  • NTFS
  • G Parted
  • GRUB (correct)

What is the default partition table type used in G Parted?

  • MS-DOS (correct)
  • Keymap presenter
  • GRUB
  • NTFS

What type of partition was created first in the text?

<p>Primary partition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What filesystem type was used for the Windows partition in the text?

<p>NTFS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action allowed for the creation of new partitions in G Parted?

<p>Choosing 'Create partition table' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the master boot record (MBR)?

<p>To store information on partitions on a storage device (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the MBR located on a storage device?

<p>In the first sector of the storage device (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the boot loader program do?

<p>Displays the menu screen at startup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is at least one partition required to be set up as bootable?

<p>To boot the computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What software can be used to manipulate the MBR?

<p>F disk (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does the MBR keep track of on a storage device?

<p>Bootable status of partitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of GParted as described in the text?

<p>To create new partitions and a new partition table (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What file system format is typically used for Linux partitions?

<p>ext4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must you do to apply the pending operations in GParted?

<p>Click on 'Apply' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the action of dividing a disk into separate sections for different purposes?

<p>Partitioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after creating a new partition in GParted to save the changes permanently?

<p>Click on 'Apply' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of using GParted in computer forensics tasks?

<p>It aids in logical partition analysis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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