Practice Boot Block (9.4.2) - I/O Systems - Operating Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What is the boot block?

💡 Hint: Think about its location on the disk.

Question 2 Easy

Where is the boot block typically found?

💡 Hint: Remember the starting point for boot processes.

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Question 1

What does the boot block contain?

The full operating system
Initial code to load the operating system
A driver for hardware

💡 Hint: Consider what code is necessary to start the operating system.

Question 2

True or False: A corrupted boot block can cause the operating system to fail to load.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of the boot block's integrity.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a student attempts to boot a computer and receives an error related to the boot block, outline a potential recovery strategy.

💡 Hint: Consider both BIOS settings and software tools available for disk recovery.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the differences between MBR and GPT regarding the boot block and why one may be chosen over the other.

💡 Hint: Think about how each system organizes data and boot sequences.

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