1.8 Flashcards

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Describe FAT32

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older, file size limited to 4GB, partion size limited 32GB.

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Describe exFAT

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Microsoft developed flash, files > 4GB, Compatible over multiple OS’s, partitions > 32GB

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3
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Describe NTFS

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Microsoft predominant
Better security, encryption, file compression.

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4
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Describe ext3 and ext4

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Linux based.
Ext4 seen in todays linux and android OS

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5
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Describe APFS

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Mac OSm iOS and ipadOS.
Encryption and data integrity.

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6
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What must happen to a partition before it is useable ?

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Formatted

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7
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In short what is formatting ?

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Applying a file system to the partition.

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8
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On windows where do you format and partition disks ?

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Disk Management.

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9
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What are the storage solution options for RAID ?

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Simple (JBOD)
Two-way mirror
Parity (RAID 5)

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10
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You are formatting a 4 TB external hard drive on your MacBook. The drive will be used to share files large video files between your MacBook and your friend’s Windows 10 desktop. Which file format should you use?

A

exFAT
External! And needs to run between windows and Mac.

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11
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What are the two macOS file systems ?

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HFS+ and APFS

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12
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What are the linux file systems ?

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ext3 and ext4

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13
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What other file systrems can linux read and write to ?

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All
FAT32, exFAT, NTFS and HFS+

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14
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What other file systems can macOS read and write to ?

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FAT32, exFAT
Only read NTFS partions.

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15
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ext3 max volume and max file size ?

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32TB and 2TB

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16
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ext4 max volume size and max file size ?

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1EB and 16TB

17
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Which type of software CANNOT be updated via the Windows Update program?

A

Firmware update

18
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What is the linux equivilant to a page file ?

A

Swap partition.

19
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What is a swap partition ?

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Used in Linux when the system runs out of physical memory.