5.6.1  Add Storage
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What problem arises when the system drive is full?

  • Inability to install new applications
  • Loss of existing files
  • Difficulty in installing Windows updates (correct)
  • Slower computer performance
  • Why would adding an extra hard drive not solve the problem of a full system drive?

  • New hard drive may not be compatible with the computer
  • Installed applications won't run without system files (correct)
  • New hard drive requires a separate operating system
  • The new hard drive cannot be formatted
  • What is the purpose of using a mount point in this scenario?

  • To physically mount the new hard drive inside the computer
  • To make the new hard drive compatible with the system
  • To create a shortcut for accessing the new hard drive
  • To add space to an existing volume when it becomes full (correct)
  • Why might shifting files back and forth between drives cause confusion?

    <p>Difficulty in finding files when needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if applications requiring system files are installed on a separate partition?

    <p>The applications would stop working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact does a full system drive have on running certain applications?

    <p>It can lead to errors or crashes in the applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true in order to use a mount point?

    <p>The folder must be empty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a requirement for extending partitions onto a separate disk?

    <p>The disk must be a dynamic disk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On a basic disk, what type of free space can you extend volumes to?

    <p>Contiguous free space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must the system volume be extended to, regardless of whether it is a basic or dynamic disk?

    <p>Contiguous free space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disk allows extending volumes onto a separate disk?

    <p>Dynamic disk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What file system do the volumes must be formatted with before extending or spanning?

    <p>NTFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of space do you need to extend partitions on a basic disk?

    <p>'Contiguous' free space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first rule when extending an existing volume?

    <p>'Convert' the file system to NTFS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spanned volume' contains space from how many different physical hard drives?

    <p>'Two' physical hard drives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for upgrading a basic disk to a dynamic disk in order to extend volumes?

    <p>All volumes must be formatted with NTFS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when you extend the volume onto another disk?

    <p>You are adding space only, without any other benefits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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