What must be done before data can be written to a partition?
It must be formatted
Formatting builds the foundation for data storage.
What are two popular file system types that operating systems expect data to be written in?
- FAT32
- NTFS
Which file systems are commonly read (and perhaps written) by many operating systems?
- FAT
- FAT32
- NTFS
- exFAT
What does NTFS stand for?
NT File System
NTFS has extensive improvements over FAT32.
List three features of NTFS.
- Quotas
- File compression
- Encryption
True or False: NTFS is highly compatible across different operating systems.
False
What is ReFS an update to?
NTFS
ReFS is considered the future of Windows file systems.
What is a key benefit of ReFS regarding data integrity?
Self-repairing and ongoing integrity checks
What does FAT stand for?
File Allocation Table
FAT was one of the first PC-based file systems.
What is the maximum file size supported by FAT32?
4 gigabytes
What is the primary purpose of exFAT?
Microsoft flash drive file system
exFAT allows files larger than 4 gigabytes.
What is the fourth extended file system commonly seen in?
Linux and Android OS
What is XFS designed for?
Scalability
XFS is a high-performance file system for Linux.
What is APFS optimized for?
Solid-state storage
APFS includes encryption, snapshots, and increased data integrity.
In which macOS version was APFS added?
High Sierra (10.12.4)
What is a feature of XFS that supports enterprise needs?
Built-in journaling
Fill in the blank: The maximum volume size for FAT32 is _______.
2 terabytes
