18 Questions
Where is the master boot record (MBR) located on a storage device?
In the first sector
What information does the master boot record (MBR) keep track of?
Partition information
Why is it necessary to have at least one bootable partition on your disk?
To allow the computer to boot
What is the function of a boot loader?
Displays the menu screen when starting the computer
Which piece of software can be used to manipulate the master boot record (MBR)?
F disk
What is the purpose of having a boot loader that provides options for different operating systems?
To allow users to choose an OS to boot into
What is the purpose of using GParted in this lesson?
To create a partition table
Which type of partition table was chosen in the lesson using GParted?
MS-DOS
What is the filetype selected when creating a Windows partition?
NTFS
What action is taken after creating the partition table using GParted?
Create new partitions
What does GParted allow you to do with the partition table on the hard drive?
Manage it
Which key do you press to start the operating system in the lesson?
'Enter'
What is the main purpose of using GParted?
To create new partitions and partition tables
What file system format is commonly associated with Linux, as mentioned in the text?
EXT4
What action needs to be taken to apply the pending partitioning operations in GParted?
Choose 'Apply'
Why is it mentioned that GParted is a useful tool in computer forensics?
Because it allows partition manipulation and creation
What happens after creating both Windows and Linux partitions in GParted?
The partition table isn't changed until applying the changes
What step concludes the partitioning process using GParted?
Closing the application
Learn about the master boot record (MBR) and how it is accessed when a disk drive is chosen for booting. Explore the information stored in the MBR regarding partitions, their locations, sizes, and bootable status.
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