FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

UNDERSTANDING COMPUTER FILES

FILE SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is macOS file format system?
A
FAT32
B
NTFS
C
CDFS
D
HFS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mac OS Extended Volume Hard Drive Format, otherwise known as HFS+, is the file system found on Mac OS 8.1 and later, including Mac OS X. It is an upgrade from the original Mac OS Standard Format known as HFS (HFS Standard), or Hierarchical File System, supported by Mac OS 8.0 and earlier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Disk image file created in the Hierarchical System Format (HFS), the file system format used by Mac computers; contains files and folders as they would be stored by a Mac computer; can be opened by 7-Zip on PCs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hierarchical File System (HFS) is a proprietary file system developed by Apple Inc. for use in computer systems running Mac OS. Originally designed for use on floppy and hard disks, it can also be found on read-only media such as CD-ROMs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your Mac can read the HFS+, NTFS, Fat32, exFAT and ext2 file systems. However, the NTFS file system doesn’t allow you to save data from your Mac. Once you properly configure the new drive, you can use it to expand your company’s storage and archiving capabilities.

Detailed explanation-5: -HFS+ only allows file or folder encryption while APFS supports full disk encryption. HFS+ needs encryption added as a layer on top of the file systems via Core Storage while APFS has built-in encryption support .

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