Windows 10 and File Systems Overview

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What are the key advantages of the NTFS file system over FAT32?

  • Larger file size limits and encryption capabilities
  • Faster data access speeds
  • Support for older hardware compatibility
  • Automatic hard drive error repairs and transaction logging (correct)

Which of the following features is NOT associated with Windows 10's design?

  • Compatibility with tablets
  • Improved user interface resembling older Windows versions
  • A traditional Start menu
  • A Start screen similar to Windows 8 (correct)

What role does Microsoft Edge play in Windows 10?

  • It is an upgraded version of Internet Explorer for better security (correct)
  • It primarily focuses on gaming performance improvements
  • It serves as a replacement for Microsoft's email client
  • It offers offline functionality for web pages

Which statement compares previous versions of Windows with Windows 10?

<p>Windows 10 provides compatibility for both desktops and tablets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the FAT file system primarily do?

<p>Records clusters that are used or unused and file locations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What primary function does NTFS provide that FAT does not?

<p>Transaction logging for recovery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which feature differentiates Windows 10's Start menu from that of Windows 8?

<p>It is more extensive and traditional. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of Microsoft Edge distinguishes it from Internet Explorer?

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Which of the following statements accurately describes a benefit of NTFS?

<p>It provides automatic hard drive error repairs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable difference in device compatibility between Windows 10 and its predecessors?

<p>Windows 10 is designed to work on tablets as well as traditional devices. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

FAT (File Allocation Table)

A file system that tracks which clusters on a hard drive are in use and where files are stored.

NTFS (New Technology File System)

Microsoft's advanced file system designed to improve reliability and security over FAT32.

Microsoft Edge

Windows 10's web browser, designed to be faster, more secure, and more user-friendly than Internet Explorer.

Permissions (in NTFS)

Refers to granting specific access rights to files and folders, such as read, write, or execute.

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Start Menu (Windows 10)

The traditional Start menu in Windows 10, offering easier access to applications and settings.

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What is FAT (File Allocation Table)?

A file system that helps organize data on a hard drive. It tracks which storage areas are used and where files are located. This system is older and less powerful than NTFS.

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What is NTFS (New Technology File System)?

A more advanced file system developed by Microsoft, offering improved reliability and security compared to FAT32.

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What is Microsoft Edge?

Windows 10's web browser, designed to be faster, more secure, and more user-friendly than Internet Explorer.

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What is the Start Menu in Windows 10?

A major improvement over Windows 8's Start screen, the traditional Start menu allows easier access to applications and settings.

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What is Windows 10?

Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft's operating system. It improves on previous versions, offering new features and a familiar user interface.

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Study Notes

File Systems

  • Two main file systems: File Allocation Table (FAT) and New Technology File System (NTFS)
  • FAT records which clusters are used/unused and file locations within clusters
  • NTFS offers advantages over FAT32, including improved reliability features
  • NTFS automatically repairs hard drive errors without error messages
  • NTFS maintains detailed transaction logs to track hard drive errors, enabling file recovery if the hard drive fails

Windows 10

  • Latest version of the Microsoft Windows operating system
  • Preceded by multiple versions, including Windows 8, 7, Vista, and XP
  • Designed for both desktops/laptops and tablets
  • Improves on previous versions through improved user experience, new features, and a better user interface compared to Windows 8

Windows 10 vs. Previous Versions

  • Users found Windows 8 confusing and difficult to use
  • Windows 10 resembles older versions of Windows for improved user familiarity
  • Windows 10 includes a traditional Start menu instead of the Start screen used in Windows 8
  • Microsoft Edge is introduced as a new web browser with enhanced features and security, replacing Internet Explorer as the default browser
  • Windows 10 start menu has been expanded to make it easier to find important apps

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