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Which of the following is used to detect the bad sectors in a hard disk under Linux environment?
Suggested Answer: A
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26 comments · newest first
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Ruby
5 months ago
Definitely A. CheckDisk and others won't work on Linux.
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Titus
5 months ago
I was unsure, but Badblocks makes sense. Other options are for Windows.
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Brianne
6 months ago
Agreed! Badblocks is specifically designed for that.
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Blair
6 months ago
I think it's A) Badblocks. It's the right tool for Linux.
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Hershel
6 months ago
Totally agree, Badblocks is the go-to for Linux!
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Lorean
6 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought CHKDSK was for Windows only!
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Larae
6 months ago
A) Badblocks is the right tool for that.
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Launa
6 months ago
I thought it was CheckDisk?
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Brandon
7 months ago
It's definitely A) Badblocks!
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Yuriko
7 months ago
Badblocks? More like "Bad-at-hiding-the-bad-blocks!" This tool is a lifesaver for any Linux user.
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Valentine
7 months ago
CHKDSK? More like "CHK, this disk is toast!" Badblocks is the ultimate disk detective.
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Tarra
8 months ago
ScanDisk? More like "Scan for a working disk" amirite? Badblocks is the only way to keep your hard drive in tip-top shape.
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Cristy
8 months ago
I tried CheckDisk once, but it was like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Badblocks is the real MVP.
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Annabelle
8 months ago
Badblocks is the way to go, it's like a superhero for finding those pesky bad sectors!
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Alecia
8 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought "ScanDisk" was a Windows tool too. Does "Badblocks" really work for Linux?
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Shannan
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I believe "Badblocks" was the answer. It scans for bad sectors, right?
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Ettie
8 months ago
I feel like I've seen "CheckDisk" mentioned in Windows contexts, so that one doesn't seem right for Linux.
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Margarett
9 months ago
I think I remember that "Badblocks" is the right tool for checking bad sectors on Linux, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Jose
9 months ago
Ah yes, Badblocks is the tool for that. I remember learning about it in my Linux administration class. Definitely going with A on this one.
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Leana
9 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. I know there are some disk checking utilities in Linux, but I'm not certain which one is used specifically for bad sectors. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Vi
9 months ago
Badblocks sounds familiar, I'm pretty sure that's the right answer. I'll mark that one down unless I can think of a better option.
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Sabine
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not too sure about this one. I know there are a few disk checking tools in Linux, but I can't remember the specific names off the top of my head.
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Lashaun
10 months ago
I think the answer is Badblocks, that's the Linux tool for checking disk health and bad sectors.
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Aliza
3 months ago
Other options are for Windows, right?
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Pearlie
4 months ago
Yeah, it’s specifically for Linux.
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Virgie
5 months ago
I agree, Badblocks is definitely the right choice.