After applying a set of OS patches, a systems administrator finds that, on reboot, a server hangs with a blinking cursor after the system POST. Which of the following should the administrator do FIRST?
A) Attempt to reload the master boot record
B) Replace the boot drive, and reinstall the OS
C) Restore the server from backup
D) Clone the boot drive to another hard drive

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The blinking cursor after POST suggests a boot issue, possibly with the master boot record. Attempting to reload the master boot record is a logical first step to resolve the boot problem without immediately resorting to more drastic measures like replacing hardware or restoring from backup.

After Applying a Set of OS Patches, a Systems Administrator