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220-1102 Practice Question: UEFI requires a GPT partition table, not MBR.
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A technician is installing Windows 10 on a new computer that uses UEFI firmware and a 2TB GPT disk. At the 'Where do you want to install Windows?' screen, the technician sees only unallocated space. When clicking 'New' to create a partition, which additional partitions does Windows automatically create?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
A single primary partition only
On a UEFI/GPT system, Windows creates multiple partitions, not just one. The EFI and MSR partitions are required for booting and system operation.
B
Best answer
EFI System Partition, Microsoft Reserved Partition, and Primary Partition
This is what Windows creates automatically on a UEFI/GPT disk: an ESP (100 MB), an MSR (16 MB), and the main partition for the OS.
C
Distractor review
Recovery partition, System partition, and Primary partition
While Windows may create a recovery partition later, the initial automatic partitions are ESP, MSR, and the primary partition. A system partition is not created separately in UEFI mode.
D
Distractor review
MBR partition table with a single primary partition
MBR is incompatible with UEFI firmware. UEFI requires GPT, which Windows will use automatically.
Answer analysis
Why the other options are wrong
Understanding why incorrect options are tempting is as important as knowing the correct answer.
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A single primary partition only
On a UEFI/GPT system, Windows creates multiple partitions, not just one. The EFI and MSR partitions are required for booting and system operation.
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Recovery partition, System partition, and Primary partition
While Windows may create a recovery partition later, the initial automatic partitions are ESP, MSR, and the primary partition. A system partition is not created separately in UEFI mode.
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MBR partition table with a single primary partition
MBR is incompatible with UEFI firmware. UEFI requires GPT, which Windows will use automatically.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often confuse UEFI/GPT partition structures with MBR or assume only a single primary partition is created, making option A tempting.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
When installing Windows on a system utilizing UEFI firmware and a GPT disk, the operating system automatically provisions several essential partitions beyond just the primary partition for the OS. The EFI System Partition (ESP) is a crucial component, typically 100 MB in size and formatted as FAT32. It stores the UEFI bootloaders, drivers, and other system utilities necessary for the UEFI firmware to initialize the operating system. Without the ESP, a UEFI system cannot boot Windows. The Microsoft Reserved Partition (MSR) is another automatically created partition, usually 16 MB, which serves as a placeholder for potential future use by Windows, such as converting a basic disk to a dynamic disk without requiring a full repartition. It does not contain any user data or file system directly accessible by the user. Finally, the primary partition is created for the Windows operating system itself, where all system files, applications, and user data will reside. This specific combination of ESP, MSR, and the primary OS partition is a hallmark of Windows installations on modern UEFI/GPT systems, ensuring proper boot functionality and system manageability. This differs significantly from older MBR-based systems, which would typically only create a System Reserved partition (if applicable) and a primary partition, or simply a single primary partition.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- UEFI requires a GPT partition table, not MBR.
- The EFI System Partition (ESP) stores UEFI bootloaders.
- The Microsoft Reserved Partition (MSR) is a placeholder for system operations.
- Windows automatically creates ESP, MSR, and the primary OS partition on UEFI/GPT disks.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
UEFI requires a GPT partition table, not MBR.
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UEFI requires a GPT partition table, not MBR.
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The correct answer is: EFI System Partition, Microsoft Reserved Partition, and Primary Partition — When installing Windows 10 on a UEFI-based system with a GPT disk, the installer automatically creates three required partitions: a small EFI System Partition (ESP), a Microsoft Reserved Partition (MSR), and the primary partition (C:). The ESP is needed for booting, and the MSR is used by Windows for partition management.
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