COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is an advantage of the NTFS file system compared with FAT32?
A
NTFS is easier to configure.
B
NTFS supports larger files.
C
NTFS allows faster access to external peripherals such as a USB drive.
D
NTFS allows faster formatting of drives.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -NTFS allows faster access to external peripherals such as a USB drive. NTFS supports larger files. NTFS provides more security features. NTFS allows faster formatting of drives.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are two advantages of the NTFS file system compared with FAT32? (Choose two.) NTFS provides more security features. NTFS supports larger partitions. A technician is asked to set up one hard drive that will support two operating systems and will store data files in three separate drive locations.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are the advantages of NTFS? NTFS is able to write smaller files much faster than a file system like FAT32. Moreover, the file size is not limited. By intelligently selecting the sectors to be written, the file system reduces the problem of fragmentation and minimizes the need for constant defragmentation.

Detailed explanation-4: -FAT32 is an older file system that doesn’t offer much security or features. However, it is compatible with almost all operating systems and devices. The NTFS file system is a newer file system that provides more features than FAT32, such as security permissions and compression.

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