Understanding the Master Boot Record (MBR)

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Where is the master boot record (MBR) located on a storage device?

  • In the middle sector
  • In the last sector
  • In the first sector (correct)
  • In the hidden sector

What information does the master boot record (MBR) keep track of?

  • RAM usage
  • File names
  • Partition information (correct)
  • Network settings

Why is it necessary to have at least one bootable partition on your disk?

  • To enhance graphics performance
  • To improve network connectivity
  • To allow the computer to boot (correct)
  • To increase disk speed

What is the function of a boot loader?

<p>Displays the menu screen when starting the computer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of software can be used to manipulate the master boot record (MBR)?

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

What is the purpose of having a boot loader that provides options for different operating systems?

<p>To allow users to choose an OS to boot into (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using GParted in this lesson?

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

Which type of partition table was chosen in the lesson using GParted?

<p>MS-DOS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the filetype selected when creating a Windows partition?

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

What action is taken after creating the partition table using GParted?

<p>Create new partitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does GParted allow you to do with the partition table on the hard drive?

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

Which key do you press to start the operating system in the lesson?

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

What is the main purpose of using GParted?

<p>To create new partitions and partition tables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What file system format is commonly associated with Linux, as mentioned in the text?

<p>EXT4 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action needs to be taken to apply the pending partitioning operations in GParted?

<p>Choose 'Apply' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it mentioned that GParted is a useful tool in computer forensics?

<p>Because it allows partition manipulation and creation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens after creating both Windows and Linux partitions in GParted?

<p>The partition table isn't changed until applying the changes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What step concludes the partitioning process using GParted?

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

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