FAT32 File System

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What is one of the main advantages of FAT32 over FAT16?

  • Robust security options
  • More efficient space allocation (correct)
  • Native support for disk compression
  • Support for larger hard drives

What is the maximum possible size for a file on a FAT32 volume?

  • 2 GB
  • 4 GB (correct)
  • 16 GB
  • 8 GB

Which file system is used on MAC OS X computers?

  • HFS
  • NTFS
  • HFS+ (correct)
  • EXT

What is one of the main disadvantages of FAT32?

<p>It does not provide support for larger hard drives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which file system is used with Linux-based computers?

<p>EXT (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum size of a FAT32 partition that can be created through Windows 10/11?

<p>32 GB (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for using NTFS file system with Windows 10/11?

<p>To take advantage of features such as local security, file compression, and file encryption (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disk quotas?

<p>To limit how much storage space a user can have on a hard drive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can an administrator do if they need to unencrypt files encrypted using EFS?

<p>Log in using the user's account or become a recovery agent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why would you choose the FAT32 file system?

<p>To dual-boot with an operating system that does not support NTFS (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stored in the $Data attribute?

<p>The default data stream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between NTFS and FAT32?

<p>NTFS provides advanced features, while FAT32 does not (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the default data stream also referred to as the 'unnamed data stream'?

<p>Because it has no name (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cipher command?

<p>To manage and maintain encryption (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of appending a colon to the file name or path?

<p>To create an alternate data stream (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT supported by FAT16 and FAT32 file systems?

<p>Multiple data streams (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of alternate data streams in early Windows file systems?

<p>To enable file sharing with Apple Macintosh computers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many streams does a Mac file typically use?

<p>Two (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature of Windows 10/11 monitors for threats and runs scans on the system?

<p>Virus and Threat Protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Windows 10/11 feature helps prevent unauthorized users or malicious software from accessing your computer?

<p>Windows Firewall (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can administrators configure using Account Protection in Windows 10/11?

<p>User’s sign-in options and account settings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Partition Boot Sector in NTFS formatting?

<p>To locate the Master File Table (MFT) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature of Windows 10/11 allows you to view the status information about the device’s performance health?

<p>Device Performance &amp; Health (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Windows 10/11 get automatic updates for?

<p>Antivirus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tracked by NTFS to determine the history of a file or folder?

<p>Modify, Access, Create, and Entry Modified timestamps (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the MFT table?

<p>To store the locations of all the files and directories on the partition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of App & Browser Control in Windows 10/11?

<p>To protect against potentially dangerous applications and downloads (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of formatting a partition in NTFS?

<p>Previous data may still be recoverable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of System Files in NTFS?

<p>To store information about other volumes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the File Area in NTFS?

<p>The main area of the partition where files and directories are stored (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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