What value of the "Boot Record Signature" is used to indicate that the boot-loader exists?
What value of the "Boot Record Signature" is used to indicate that the boot-loader exists?
The value of the Boot Record Signature used to indicate that the boot-loader exists is 'AA55'. This signature, also known as the magic number, is found at the end of the Master Boot Record (MBR) to signify the presence and validity of the boot-loader.
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A is correct. Refer to EC Council CHFI book page 214 "Structure of a Master Boot Record" In the table it is indicated MBR Signature: 0xAA55
The value of the "Boot Record Signature" used to indicate that the boot-loader exists is: A. AA55 In the Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard drive, the boot record signature, also known as the magic number, is 0xAA55. This signature is placed at the end of the MBR to indicate that the boot-loader exists and is valid.