NTFS File System and Master File Table (MFT)
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What is the term for groups of eight bits?

  • Block
  • Nibble
  • Word
  • Byte (correct)
  • Which encoding represents the letter 'A' as 'feff0041'?

  • UTF-16 (correct)
  • Binary
  • UTF-8
  • ASCII
  • What is the term for storing bytes with the smallest end first?

  • Ascending-endian
  • Big-endian
  • Little-endian (correct)
  • Descending-endian
  • What does the Master File Table (MFT) record contain?

    <p>Information about the file name and the actual file data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a file is created in NTFS?

    <p>It gets a MFT record and is stored in the MFT if it's small enough, or in clusters if it's too big</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does NTFS handle deleted files on Solid-State Drives (SSD)?

    <p>The MFT record is deleted, but the data in the allocated clusters remains until overwritten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a hash algorithm to be collision resistant?

    <p>It means that each input produces a unique hash value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main usages of hash algorithms mentioned in the text?

    <p>Ensuring data integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of database is SQLite?

    <p>Relational database</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the computer's memory an important source for finding encrypted information?

    <p>Because it is emptied every time the computer restarts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Bit Encoding and File Systems

    • A group of eight bits is referred to as a byte.
    • The encoding 'feff0041' represents the letter 'A' in UTF-16 little-endian encoding.
    • Storing bytes with the smallest end first is known as little-endian byte ordering.

    NTFS File System

    • The Master File Table (MFT) records contain metadata about files, including file names, permissions, and location.
    • When a file is created in NTFS, a new entry is added to the MFT.
    • On Solid-State Drives (SSD), NTFS handles deleted files by marking them as deleted, but not actually deleting the data, to preserve SSD lifespan.

    Hash Algorithms

    • A hash algorithm being collision resistant means it is computationally infeasible to find two different input values with the same output hash value.
    • One of the main usages of hash algorithms is data integrity, ensuring that data is not modified or tampered with.

    Databases

    • SQLite is a type of self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, and transactional relational database engine.

    Memory and Encryption

    • A computer's memory is an important source for finding encrypted information because it may contain unencrypted data or decryption keys.

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    Test your knowledge about the Master File Table (MFT) in the NTFS file system. Explore the role of MFT in storing file records, the size limitations, resident and non-resident files, and more.

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