18 Questions
What is the primary limitation of the FAT32 file system?
Limited file size to 4GB
What is the advantage of exFAT over FAT32?
Removal of file size limitations
What is the primary issue with Ext2 in terms of file system reliability?
Prone to catastrophic corruption in case of system crash
What is the primary advantage of Ext3 over Ext2?
Improved file system reliability
What is the maximum file size supported by Ext3?
2TB
What is the primary issue with Ext2 in terms of file system performance?
Prone to fragmentation over time
What is the primary advantage of having a well-designed directory structure?
It reduces the risk of file redundancy and clutter
What is the primary purpose of separating operating system files from user files in a directory structure?
To prevent users from modifying system files
Which file access mechanism processes information in a file one record at a time, in order?
Sequential access
What is the consequence of not having a well-designed directory structure?
A cluttered and disorganized hard disk
What is the benefit of grouping similar information in a directory structure?
Easier location of information
Why should each software application have its own folder or subfolder in a directory structure?
To prevent software conflicts
What is the primary advantage of journaling in Ext3?
Improved reliability and crash recovery
What is the main limitation of Ext3 file systems?
Low performance in file data processing
What is the maximum file size supported by Ext4?
16TB
What is the primary goal of Ext4?
Extend storage limits of Ext3
What is a potential disadvantage of contiguous allocation?
Large files may not fit in contiguous spaces
What is an advantage of indexed allocation?
Efficient use of disk space
Learn about file systems and formats, including extended file allocation table (exFAT) and FAT32, and their advantages and limitations. Understand the file size limitations and OS compatibility of different file systems.
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