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While analyzing a hard disk, the investigator finds that the file system does not use UEFI-based interface. Which of the following operating systems is present on the hard disk?
The correct answer is C. Windows 7. Windows 7 predominantly relied on the legacy BIOS/MBR (Master Boot Record) boot interface rather than UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). While Windows 7 can technically boot via UEFI, it was not a standard or required feature. In contrast, Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 were…
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While analyzing a hard disk, the investigator finds that the file system does not use UEFI-based interface. Which of the following operating systems is present on the hard disk?
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- AWindows 10
- BWindows 8
- CWindows 7
- DWindows 8.1
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(19 responses)- B5% (1)
- C95% (18)
Explanation
Windows 7 predominantly relied on the legacy BIOS/MBR (Master Boot Record) boot interface rather than UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface). While Windows 7 can technically boot via UEFI, it was not a standard or required feature. In contrast, Windows 8, 8.1, and 10 were designed with UEFI and GPT (GUID Partition Table) as standard, and Windows 8 specifically introduced Secure Boot (a UEFI feature) as a Microsoft hardware certification requirement. A file system lacking UEFI support is therefore most consistent with Windows 7.
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