File Systems & Hard Drives Flashcards
1
Q
What type of file systems are common?
A
NTFS FAT32 ext4 HFS+ (Hierarchical File System +) APFS (Apple File System)
The type of file system affects the level of security of the system.
2
Q
What file systems does Windows use?
A
NTFS or FAT32
3
Q
What is NTFS?
A
New Technology File System. It’s the default format for Windows and is more secure because it supports…
Logging
Encryption
Larger Partition Sizes
Larger File Sizes than FAT32
4
Q
What file systems should Linux use?
What about Apple?
A
EXT4
APFS
5
Q
How do you prolong the life of a hard drive?
All hard drives eventually fail
A
Remove temporary files using Disk Cleanup.
Conduct periodic file system checks using Check Disk
Perform a regular disk defragment.
Always backup your data
Use and practice restoration techniques
