LFCS Storage Management Practice Question
A system administrator needs to partition a new 2TB disk using GPT. Which tool should be used?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently assume fdisk is the universal partitioning tool because of its widespread use with MBR, but the LFCS exam specifically tests knowledge of GPT support and the fact that parted (or gdisk) is the correct choice for disks larger than 2TB with GPT.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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parted
Parted is the correct tool because it explicitly supports GPT partition tables on disks larger than 2TB, whereas fdisk and cfdisk traditionally use MBR (which is limited to 2TB) and sfdisk is primarily a script-based tool that, while it can handle GPT, is not the standard interactive tool for initial partitioning of a new 2TB GPT disk. Parted provides both interactive and scriptable modes and is designed to handle modern partition table formats like GPT.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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cfdisk
Why it's wrong here
Curses-based, supports MBR; GPT support limited.
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fdisk
Why it's wrong here
Primarily for MBR, not recommended for GPT >2TB.
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parted
Why this is correct
Supports GPT and large disks.
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sfdisk
Why it's wrong here
Scriptable, but older MBR focus.
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