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What is a primary limitation of the FAT32 file system compared to exFAT?
What is a primary limitation of the FAT32 file system compared to exFAT?
- FAT32 is optimized for solid-state drives, whereas exFAT is designed for traditional hard drives.
- FAT32 supports built-in file compression and encryption, features lacking in exFAT.
- FAT32 is not compatible with Windows operating systems.
- FAT32 has a maximum file size limit of 4 gigabytes, while exFAT supports larger files. (correct)
Which file system is primarily associated with Windows operating systems and offers features like quotas, file compression, and encryption?
Which file system is primarily associated with Windows operating systems and offers features like quotas, file compression, and encryption?
- exFAT
- ext4
- APFS
- NTFS (correct)
A user needs to transfer a 5GB video file between a Windows computer and a Mac OS computer using a flash drive. Which file system would be the most suitable for formatting the flash drive to ensure compatibility?
A user needs to transfer a 5GB video file between a Windows computer and a Mac OS computer using a flash drive. Which file system would be the most suitable for formatting the flash drive to ensure compatibility?
- exFAT (correct)
- FAT32
- ext4
- NTFS
Which of the following file systems is most commonly used in Linux and Android operating systems?
Which of the following file systems is most commonly used in Linux and Android operating systems?
Which file system is designed by Apple for use in Mac OS, iOS, and iPadOS, and is optimized for solid-state drives?
Which file system is designed by Apple for use in Mac OS, iOS, and iPadOS, and is optimized for solid-state drives?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes NTFS from FAT32?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes NTFS from FAT32?
If a user needs to format a partition on a Linux system, which file system would be the most suitable choice?
If a user needs to format a partition on a Linux system, which file system would be the most suitable choice?
A system administrator wants to implement file quotas to limit the amount of storage space used by individual users on a Windows server. Which file system should the administrator use?
A system administrator wants to implement file quotas to limit the amount of storage space used by individual users on a Windows server. Which file system should the administrator use?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of APFS that enhances data security and reliability?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of APFS that enhances data security and reliability?
A technician is troubleshooting a flash drive that cannot store files larger than 4GB. Which file system is most likely the cause of this limitation?
A technician is troubleshooting a flash drive that cannot store files larger than 4GB. Which file system is most likely the cause of this limitation?
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FAT32
FAT32
A file system used in older PCs; the most recent version supports 2TB volumes and 4GB file sizes.
exFAT
exFAT
An extended version of FAT that supports larger files and is compatible across multiple operating systems.
NTFS
NTFS
A Windows-centric file system that supports quotas, file compression, encryption, and large files.
ext3
ext3
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ext4
ext4
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APFS
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Study Notes
- Before storing data on a partition, it must be formatted with a specific file system.
- Operating systems usually support multiple types of file systems.
- File systems can be based of the media being used, or the operating system capabilities.
FAT File System
- FAT (File Allocation Table) was one of the first file systems used in the PC world.
- The latest version of FAT is FAT32.
- FAT32 supports volume sizes up to 2 terabytes.
- FAT32 has a maximum file size of 4 gigabytes.
- Flash drives with Windows often use exFAT (extended File Allocation Table).
- exFAT supports larger files, solving the file size limitations of FAT32.
- exFAT is compatible across multiple operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
NTFS (NT File System)
- Commonly used when configuring a partition for Windows.
- Has features not found in FAT32 like:
- Quotas
- File compression
- Encryption
- Large file support
- Is Windows-centric
- Other operating systems might have limited read/write access to NTFS partitions.
ext3 and ext4
- ext3 (third extended file system) is mainly for Unix or Linux.
- ext4 (fourth extended file system) is a newer version of ext3.
- ext4 is commonly used in Linux and Android.
Apple File System (APFS)
- Used in Mac OS, iOS, and iPadOS.
- Optimized for solid state drives.
- Features include:
- Encryption
- Snapshots
- Data integrity
- Works across all Apple hardware.
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