Configuring NTFS File System

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What should you do to unencrypt files encrypted using EFS if you don't have the user's account credentials?

Reset the user's password

Use the Cipher command to manage encryption

Log in using the administrator's account

Become a recovery agent and manually unencrypt the files (correct)

What is the main advantage of using the NTFS file system with Windows 10/11?

It is backward compatible with other operating systems

It allows for file compression and encryption (correct)

It gives administrators the ability to limit storage space

It is the default file system for Windows

What is the purpose of disk quotas?

To encrypt files using EFS

To unencrypt files using the Cipher command

To limit the amount of storage space a user can have (correct)

To set up a dual-boot system

Why would you choose the FAT32 file system?

Because you want to dual-boot with an operating system that doesn't support NTFS Signup and view all the answers

What type of control is achieved through security descriptors?

Data access control Signup and view all the answers

What operating systems support the NTFS file system?

Windows and Linux operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of NTFS security?

Security for individual files and folders Signup and view all the answers

How do you enable compression on a file or folder in NTFS?

Open the Advanced Attributes dialog box and check the Compress Contents To Save Disk Space box Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Encrypting File System (EFS)?

To secure files or folders using encryption Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax for the Convert command to convert a drive to NTFS?

Convert [drive:]/fs:ntfs Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using NTFS quotas?

Limiting disk space usage for users or groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of NTFS over other file systems?

Improved security for individual files and folders Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does NTFS track?

File activity through multiple timestamps Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Partition Boot Sector?

To contain the location of the Master File Table (MFT) Signup and view all the answers

What is contained in the MFT table?

Locations of all files and directories on the partition Signup and view all the answers

What is the main area of the partition where files and directories are stored?

File Area Signup and view all the answers

Why may previous data still be recoverable after formatting a partition?

Because not all the data is completely removed Signup and view all the answers

What is the term sometimes used to refer to the timestamps in NTFS?

MACE Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of performing a secure wipe on a drive?

To ensure there is no remaining data on the drive Signup and view all the answers

What is an Alternate Data Stream (ADS) in NTFS?

A hidden file within a legitimate file Signup and view all the answers

What is the default stream of a file in NTFS?

The data stream containing the file's contents Signup and view all the answers

Why are Alternate Data Streams (ADSs) an important factor in discussing malware?

Because they can hide malicious code Signup and view all the answers

What is stored in the $DATA attribute in NTFS?

The file's contents Signup and view all the answers

What is a file stream in NTFS?

A file within a file Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using alternate data streams in Windows?

Storing file revision information and security metadata Signup and view all the answers

How can a user detect hidden alternate data streams using native tools?

Using the /R option of the Dir command Signup and view all the answers

What type of files can be stored in an alternate data stream?

Any type of file, including audio, video, and images Signup and view all the answers

Why do hackers misuse alternate data streams for malicious purposes?

To bypass security detection and execute future attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Sysinternals Streams utility?

To gain more visibility into alternate data streams Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using NTFS with multiple streams when copying files between a Mac and a Windows server?

It provides compatibility for both systems and their applications Signup and view all the answers