When using FTK Imager to preview a physical drive, which number is assigned to the first logical volume of an extended partition?

Question

Options

• A2
• B3
• C4
• D5

• A
  7% (4)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  89% (48)

Explanation

Option D (5) is correct because, under the MBR partitioning scheme, partition numbers 1 through 4 are permanently reserved for primary partitions - one of which is the extended partition itself. Logical volumes housed inside an extended partition always begin numbering at 5, regardless of how many primary partitions actually exist on the disk.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (2) - This is the second primary partition slot, not a logical volume.
• B (3) - This is the third primary partition slot, still within the primary range.
• C (4) - This is typically assigned to the extended partition container itself, not the first logical volume inside it.

Memory tip: Think "4 for the door, 5 to go inside" - numbers 1–4 cover the outer primary/extended structure, and you step into logical volumes starting at 5.

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