CompTIA A+ Certification Core 2 (220-1102) - MBR Partitioning

The video tutorial explains the Master Boot Record (MBR), its structure, and its role in partitioning hard drives. It covers the limitations of MBR, such as the maximum partition size and the number of partitions. The tutorial demonstrates using MBR in a Windows environment, including creating and managing partitions. It also introduces extended partitions and logical drives to overcome MBR's limitations. Finally, the video highlights the transition to the GUID Partition Table (GPT) due to the increasing size of hard drives and the need for more partitions.

What is the primary function of the Master Boot Record (MBR)?

• To store user data

• To define partitions and locate the operating system

• To enhance graphics performance

• To manage network connections

How many primary partitions can MBR support?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 6

What is the role of the bootloader in MBR?

• To manage internet connections

• To point to the beginning of a partition

• To enhance sound quality

• To store multimedia files

Which tool is used in Windows to manage disk partitions?

• Task Manager

• Device Manager

• Disk Management

• Control Panel

What is the purpose of formatting a partition?

• To prepare the partition for data storage

• To install antivirus software

• To increase internet speed

• To update the operating system

What is an extended partition?

• A partition that can hold multiple logical drives

• A partition that increases RAM

• A partition that enhances CPU speed

• A partition that stores temporary files

How does Windows represent partitions?

• As symbols

• As drive letters

• As colors

• As numbers

What is a major limitation of MBR in modern computing?

• Limited to 2 GB of storage

• Limited to 4 partitions

• Limited to 8 GB of RAM

• Limited to 16 CPU cores

What does GPT stand for?

• Global Partition Technology

• General Partition Table

• Graphical Partition Tool

• GUID Partition Table

Why was GPT introduced as a replacement for MBR?

• To support larger hard drives and more partitions

• To improve internet speed

• To enhance graphics performance

• To reduce power consumption