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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>NTFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does the boot loader program do?

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

    What software can be used to manipulate the MBR?

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

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

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

    What file system format is typically used for Linux partitions?

    <p>ext4</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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