An end user's computer is unable to start. A technician examines the machine and does not hear any unusual noises but determines that no OS is found. Which of the following is most likely corrupt?

The correct answer is D. Master boot record. This component contains the information needed to locate and start the operating system during the boot process, and corruption prevents the system from finding the installed OS even when the hardware is functioning normally.

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 30, 2026Operating Systems

Question

An end user’s computer is unable to start. A technician examines the machine and does not hear any unusual noises but determines that no OS is found. Which of the following is most likely corrupt?

Options

ABasic input/output system
BNew Technology File System
CTrusted Platform Module
DMaster boot record

How the community answered

(36 responses)

A
8% (3)
B
6% (2)
C
3% (1)
D
83% (30)

Explanation

This component contains the information needed to locate and start the operating system during the boot process, and corruption prevents the system from finding the installed OS even when the hardware is functioning normally.

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#Master Boot Record#Boot process#OS startup troubleshooting

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