A+ File System Quiz: NTFS, FAT32 or exFAT?

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1. Which file system would be best for a USB drive shared between Windows and macOS computers?

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A+ File System Quiz: Ntfs, Fat32 Or Exfat? - Quiz

This quiz evaluates your understanding of File Systems (A+), focusing on the key differences between NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT. You'll explore file size limits, compatibility, security features, and practical use cases for each system. Essential knowledge for CompTIA A+ certification and real-world IT support.

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2. ExFAT is ideal for video editing on portable ____ due to large file support.

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3. Which file system requires formatting before use on most modern devices?

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4. NTFS supports file-level ____ to protect sensitive data on the drive.

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5. FAT32 is suitable for modern external hard drives larger than 2 TB. True or False?

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6. Which file system uses a Master File Table (MFT) to track files?

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7. ExFAT was developed by ____ to overcome FAT32 limitations.

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8. The maximum file size for NTFS is ____ TB.

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9. What feature does NTFS provide that FAT32 does not have?

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10. FAT32 stores file metadata in a single File Allocation Table. True or False?

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11. What is the maximum file size supported by FAT32?

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12. NTFS supports file compression at the file system level. True or False?

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13. What is the cluster size in FAT32 typically limited to?

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14. ExFAT can be used on both Windows and macOS devices. True or False?

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15. Which file system is backward compatible with older DOS and Windows 95 systems?

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16. NTFS supports file permissions and access control lists. True or False?

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17. What is the maximum partition size for FAT32?

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18. Which file system provides file-level encryption through EFS (Encrypting File System)?

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19. ExFAT was designed primarily for which type of storage device?

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20. Which file system is the native file system for modern Windows operating systems?

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Which file system would be best for a USB drive shared between Windows...
ExFAT is ideal for video editing on portable ____ due to large file...
Which file system requires formatting before use on most modern...
NTFS supports file-level ____ to protect sensitive data on the drive.
FAT32 is suitable for modern external hard drives larger than 2 TB....
Which file system uses a Master File Table (MFT) to track files?
ExFAT was developed by ____ to overcome FAT32 limitations.
The maximum file size for NTFS is ____ TB.
What feature does NTFS provide that FAT32 does not have?
FAT32 stores file metadata in a single File Allocation Table. True or...
What is the maximum file size supported by FAT32?
NTFS supports file compression at the file system level. True or...
What is the cluster size in FAT32 typically limited to?
ExFAT can be used on both Windows and macOS devices. True or False?
Which file system is backward compatible with older DOS and Windows 95...
NTFS supports file permissions and access control lists. True or...
What is the maximum partition size for FAT32?
Which file system provides file-level encryption through EFS...
ExFAT was designed primarily for which type of storage device?
Which file system is the native file system for modern Windows...
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