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Which of the following BEST describes the advantage of using the exFAT file system rather than NTFS?
Which of the following BEST describes the advantage of using the exFAT file system rather than NTFS?
When formatting your USB drive, which of the following file system types would meet MOST, if not all, of your needs?
When formatting your USB drive, which of the following file system types would meet MOST, if not all, of your needs?
To ensure that the old files are deleted and any bad sectors are located and marked as bad while installing Windows 10, which of the following is best to run?
To ensure that the old files are deleted and any bad sectors are located and marked as bad while installing Windows 10, which of the following is best to run?
What is required to control access to the file system using file and folder permissions on a Windows-based computer?
What is required to control access to the file system using file and folder permissions on a Windows-based computer?
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Which of the following could be configured on basic disks? (Select two)
Which of the following could be configured on basic disks? (Select two)
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What should you do to convert the partitions to simple volumes without losing any data?
What should you do to convert the partitions to simple volumes without losing any data?
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Which command line utility is BEST to create, format, and manage partitions and volumes on hard drives?
Which command line utility is BEST to create, format, and manage partitions and volumes on hard drives?
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Match each disk type with its corresponding description/features.
Match each disk type with its corresponding description/features.
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If you want to boot from a hard drive, what must it have?
If you want to boot from a hard drive, what must it have?
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Which partition type identifies the partition as one that holds the boot loader program used to start the operating system?
Which partition type identifies the partition as one that holds the boot loader program used to start the operating system?
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The active partition must be a primary partition.
The active partition must be a primary partition.
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What disk management operation will BEST prepare your hard disk for dual boot with Linux?
What disk management operation will BEST prepare your hard disk for dual boot with Linux?
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Which disk types does Windows support? (Select two)
Which disk types does Windows support? (Select two)
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Which condition would prevent you from using a GUID Partition Table (GPT) when setting up a disk drive?
Which condition would prevent you from using a GUID Partition Table (GPT) when setting up a disk drive?
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Study Notes
File Systems
- exFAT vs. NTFS: exFAT is advantageous for lower memory and processor resource usage compared to NTFS.
- USB Drive Formatting: FAT32 is the most compatible file system for USB drives to be used across various devices, such as printers and projectors.
Disk Formatting and Management
- Installing Windows 10: A full format is required to delete old Windows 8.1 files and mark any bad sectors on the drive.
- File System Permissions: Controlling access to the file system on a Windows computer necessitates an NTFS-formatted partition.
Disk Configuration
- Basic Disks Management: New hard disks can be configured with primary partitions or extended partitions with logical drives.
- Dynamic Disks: To convert partitions to simple volumes without data loss, upgrade to a dynamic disk.
Command Line Utility
- Partition Management: DiskPart is the recommended command line utility for creating, formatting, and managing partitions and volumes.
Disk Types and Features
- Basic Disks: Use primary and extended partitions; supported by all operating systems; only support contiguous disk space.
- Dynamic Disks: Support up to 128 volumes; can utilize discontinuous disk space; store partitioning information in a hidden database.
Booting and Partitions
- Boot Drive Requirement: A hard drive must contain an active partition to boot.
- Active Partition: Identified as the one holding the boot loader program necessary for starting the operating system.
- Primary Partitions: The active partition must always be a primary partition.
Dual Boot Setup
- Windows and Linux Dual Boot: To prepare for dual booting with Linux, the primary partition should be shrunk to create unpartitioned space for the Linux installation.
Supported Disk Types
- Windows Compatibility: Windows supports two disk types: Dynamic and Basic.
Partition Table Limitations
- GPT Usage: A GUID Partition Table (GPT) cannot be used if the drive is intended to boot Windows 10 on a computer with traditional BIOS.
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Description
Test your knowledge on file systems, particularly comparing exFAT and NTFS. This quiz will cover advantages, usage scenarios, and technical specifications relevant to modern storage solutions.
