Understanding Master Boot Record (MBR)

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

G Parted

Which bootloader is typically installed by a Linux operating system?

GRUB

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

MS-DOS

What type of partition was created first in the text?

Primary partition Signup and view all the answers

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

NTFS Signup and view all the answers

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

Choosing 'Create partition table' Signup and view all the answers

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

To store information on partitions on a storage device Signup and view all the answers

Where is the MBR located on a storage device?

In the first sector of the storage device Signup and view all the answers

What does the boot loader program do?

Displays the menu screen at startup Signup and view all the answers

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

To boot the computer Signup and view all the answers

What software can be used to manipulate the MBR?

F disk Signup and view all the answers

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

Bootable status of partitions Signup and view all the answers

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

To create new partitions and a new partition table Signup and view all the answers

What file system format is typically used for Linux partitions?

ext4 Signup and view all the answers

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

Click on 'Apply' Signup and view all the answers

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

Partitioning Signup and view all the answers

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

Click on 'Apply' Signup and view all the answers

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

It aids in logical partition analysis Signup and view all the answers