File Systems and Formats
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What is the primary limitation of the FAT32 file system?

  • Incompatibility with Linux operating systems
  • Inability to support high-capacity flash drives
  • Slow file access performance
  • Limited file size to 4GB (correct)
  • What is the advantage of exFAT over FAT32?

  • Enhanced security features
  • Removal of file size limitations (correct)
  • Faster file access performance
  • Support for Linux operating systems
  • What is the primary issue with Ext2 in terms of file system reliability?

  • Prone to catastrophic corruption in case of system crash (correct)
  • Prone to fragmentation over time
  • Slow file access performance
  • Inability to support high-capacity storage
  • What is the primary advantage of Ext3 over Ext2?

    <p>Improved file system reliability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum file size supported by Ext3?

    <p>2TB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary issue with Ext2 in terms of file system performance?

    <p>Prone to fragmentation over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of having a well-designed directory structure?

    <p>It reduces the risk of file redundancy and clutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of separating operating system files from user files in a directory structure?

    <p>To prevent users from modifying system files</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which file access mechanism processes information in a file one record at a time, in order?

    <p>Sequential access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of not having a well-designed directory structure?

    <p>A cluttered and disorganized hard disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of grouping similar information in a directory structure?

    <p>Easier location of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should each software application have its own folder or subfolder in a directory structure?

    <p>To prevent software conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of journaling in Ext3?

    <p>Improved reliability and crash recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of Ext3 file systems?

    <p>Low performance in file data processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum file size supported by Ext4?

    <p>16TB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Ext4?

    <p>Extend storage limits of Ext3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential disadvantage of contiguous allocation?

    <p>Large files may not fit in contiguous spaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of indexed allocation?

    <p>Efficient use of disk space</p> Signup and view all the answers

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