File systems

Question 1

What file systems do Windows use?

Answer 1

NTFS, FAT32 or exFAT

Question 2

What file systems does Linux use?

Answer 2

ext3, ext4 or exFAT

Question 3

What file systems does Apple use?

Answer 3

APFS

Question 4

What is NTFS?

Answer 4

New Technology File System

Question 5

What is the default file system for windows?

Answer 5

NTFS

Question 6

What size file system is NTFS?

Answer 6

64 bit

Question 7

What are some key features of NTFS?

Answer 7

journaling, snapshots, security, POSIX compliance, indexing and dynamic discs

Question 8

What is journaling?

Answer 8

it is logged as its written to the disc. it allows for faster recovery from power outages and crashes.

Question 9

What is a snapshot?

Answer 9

allows you to make a read only copy of a file, even if it is already locked.

Question 10

What security features does NTFS have?

Answer 10

audit trails, quota management, and an encrypting file system.

Question 11

What is POSIX compliance?

Answer 11

supports Linux and Unix compatibilty between NTFS and Linux/Unix filesystems

Question 12

What is indexing?

Answer 12

is a catalog of file and folder locations to help speed up searches.

Question 13

What are dynamic discs?

Answer 13

they can combine physical discs into one larger disc that is understood by the operating system.

Question 14

What is FAT32?

Answer 14

File Allocation Table (32 bit)

Question 15

What operating systems is FAT32 supported by?

Answer 15

Windows, Unix, Linux and MacOS

Question 16

What type of drives is FAT32 usually used on?

Answer 16

external hardrives and USB flash drives

Question 17

What OS is ext3 and ext4 supported by?

Answer 17

Linux and Unix

Question 18

What is APFS?

Answer 18

Apple File System

Question 19

What device was APFS designed for?

Answer 19

SSD

Question 20

What is exFAT?

Answer 20

Extensible File Allocation Table

Question 21

What OS can exfat be used with?

Answer 21

Windows, Unix, Linux and MacOS