30 Questions
What is the maximum capacity of a partition using the MBR partition style?
2TB
How many primary partitions are allowed when using the MBR partition style?
4
What is the maximum number of partitions allowed when using the GPT partition style?
128
Which of the following volume types is NOT allowed on a dynamic disk?
Basic
What is the only way to avoid data loss when converting a dynamic disk to a basic disk?
Use third-party tools
What is the purpose of the active partition?
To allow the BIOS to locate the boot files
What is responsible for scanning the IO buses for attached hardware during the boot process?
BIOS
Which part of the disk contains the partition table that serves as an index for the existing partitions?
MBR
What computer program is responsible for loading the OS bootloader to execute the operating system?
Bootloader
What does GNU GRUB stand for in the boot process context?
Grand Unified Bootloader
How does BIOS work in the boot process to initialize the next device or execute code?
By reading the first sector of the hard drive for initialization details
What does NTLDR stand for in the context of Windows NT operating system booting?
New Technology Loader
What key should you press to enter the BIOS on an ASUS PC?
F2
Which of the following settings should you enable in the BIOS to enable virtualization?
All of the above
Which of these commands can you use to quickly access system information in Windows?
MSINFO32
What is the purpose of the GUID Partition Table (GPT)?
To manage disk partitions
What should you do if you miss the key press to enter the BIOS the first time?
Restart the computer and try again
Which of the following settings should you enable in the BIOS to support hardware-assisted virtualization?
Both Intel VT-d and AMD IOMMU
What is the main function of the BIOS?
To determine available devices and load the operating system
Which component does the BIOS typically reside on?
Electrically-erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM)
What process does the BIOS initiate when the computer is turned on?
Power-On Self Test (POST)
What technology replaced the BIOS in modern computers?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
What does the BIOS do after initializing the hardware?
Manages data flow between the OS and devices
What is the purpose of the VGA initialization during the boot process?
To enable video output for the BIOS setup utility
What is a spanned volume?
A volume that spans across multiple disks
Which of the following is a characteristic of a mirrored volume?
Data is duplicated on two physical disks
What is the purpose of a striped volume?
To interleave data across two or more physical disks
Which of the following is a characteristic of a RAID-5 volume?
Data is striped across an array of three or more disks
What is the purpose of a file system?
To keep track of data by placing it into files
How can you check if virtualization is enabled or disabled on your PC?
Open the Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Learn about the boot process of a computer and how the Master Boot Record (MBR) plays a crucial role in initiating the operating system. Explore how the BIOS loads the MBR from the selected boot device and the significance of the partition table within the MBR.
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