R2.5 Disk Partitioning and Management Quiz

What is the maximum number of primary partitions a basic disk can have?

• 24

• 3

• 128

• 4

Which partition type uses a globally unique identifier (GUID)?

• GPT

• EBR

• APT

• MBR

How many volumes can dynamic disks support?

• 128

• 24

• 4

• 256

What is required before you can format and store data on a logical drive in an extended partition?

• A logical drive

• A dynamic disk

• An active partition

• A primary partition

Which tool is used to access Disk Management on Windows systems?

• Disk Cleanup

• Computer Management

• Control Panel

• Device Manager

What type of disk is required to install the operating system on a computer with a traditional BIOS?

• Dynamic disk

• Extended disk

• GPT disk

• MBR disk

What does the protective MBR do in a GPT disk?

• Protects data

• Makes the disk bootable

• Prevents data overwriting by old tools

• Enhances performance

Which Windows versions can boot from a GPT disk?

• Windows XP and newer

• Windows 7 32-bit and newer

• Windows 7 64-bit and newer

• All versions

What must be done to convert a basic disk to a dynamic disk?

• Install a new operating system

• None of the above

• Reboot the system

• Delete all volumes

What is stored in the partition table of a basic disk?

• Data files

• Backup files

• Operating system files

• Partition information