Les 12C

Question 1

What are some advantages of Google Android?

Answer 1

It is open-source, supported on many different manufacturer’s devices, and apps can be developed on various platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).

Question 1

What is unique about Apple iOS in terms of source code and device exclusivity?

Answer 1

Apple iOS is closed-source, exclusive to Apple products, and apps must be approved by Apple before release.

Question 2

What is a common limitation across different operating systems regarding vendor-specific policies?

Answer 2

End-of-life policies vary by company, and there are differences in how updates are handled and compatibility between OSes.

Question 3

How does Chrome OS handle updates compared to iOS, Android, and Windows?

Answer 3

Chrome OS updates automatically, while iOS, Android, and Windows check and prompt for updates.

Question 4

Before data can be written to a partition, what must be done?

Answer 4

The partition must be formatted to build the foundation for data storage.

Question 4

Can applications generally run across different operating systems?

Answer 4

Almost no direct application compatibility exists, but many apps are built to run on different OSes, and web-based apps have potential for cross-compatibility.

Question 5

What are two popular file systems that operating systems expect data to be written in?

Answer 5

FAT32 and NTFS

Question 6

Which file system allows for larger (up to 2 terabytes) volume sizes but has a maximum file size limit of 4 gigabytes?

Answer 6

FAT32

Question 7

What are some key improvements of NTFS over FAT32?

Answer 7

Quotas, file compression, encryption, symbolic links, large file support, security, and recoverability.

Question 8

You need a file system for a flash drive that supports files larger than 4 gigabytes and is compatible across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Which file system should you use?

Answer 8

exFAT

Question 9

What is a major compatibility issue with NTFS?

Answer 9

Many operating systems can read NTFS but have limited or no write functionality.

Question 10

Which file system is commonly used by the Linux operating system and has an updated version?

Answer 10

ext3 (Third extended file system) and its update, ext4 (Fourth extended file system)

Question 11

Which file system was added to macOS High Sierra (10.12.4) and is optimized for solid-state storage?

Answer 11

APFS (Apple File System)

Question 12

What are some features of the Apple File System (APFS)?

Answer 12

Encryption, snapshots, and increased data integrity.

Question 13

You need a file system that is commonly seen in Linux and Android OS. Which file system should you consider?

Answer 13

ext4 (Fourth extended file system)

Question 14

What is a key advantage of the exFAT file system over FAT32?

Answer 14

exFAT supports files larger than 4 gigabytes and is compatible across multiple operating systems.

Question 15

What should be done if you need to format a drive to ensure it is compatible with multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS?

Answer 15

Format the drive using the exFAT file system.