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

What is the maximum file size supported by Ext3?

<p>2TB (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Easier location of information (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of journaling in Ext3?

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

What is the main limitation of Ext3 file systems?

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

What is the maximum file size supported by Ext4?

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

What is the primary goal of Ext4?

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

What is a potential disadvantage of contiguous allocation?

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

What is an advantage of indexed allocation?

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

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