Which tool(s) would you use to manage GPT-based partitions?

• A. gdisk
• B. parted
• C. fdisk
• D. gdisk, parted

Answer: (D)

GPT-partitions demand tools that understand the GPT scheme. gdisk is specifically designed for GPT disks (the GPT fdisk suite) and provides reliable commands for creating, deleting, resizing, converting from MBR to GPT, and repairing a GPT. Parted is a versatile partition editor that supports GPT and can perform a wide range of operations across disks, including creating, resizing, and moving GPT partitions, often in scripted workflows. Fdisk has its roots in MBR partitioning; while some versions can handle GPT, it’s less suited for GPT tasks and lacks many GPT-specific safety checks and features. Using both tools together gives you robust GPT-specific capabilities plus flexible, script-friendly management, so the best choice is gdisk and parted.