A technician needs to format a USB drive to transfer 20GB of data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer. Which of the following filesystems will the technician MOST likely use?
A technician needs to format a USB drive to transfer 20GB of data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer. Which of the following filesystems will the technician MOST likely use?
To transfer 20GB of data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer, the exFAT filesystem is the most likely choice. exFAT is compatible with both Linux and Windows and can handle files larger than 4GB, unlike FAT32 which has a 4GB file size limit. While ext4 is a Linux filesystem not supported by Windows, and NTFS has limited support on some Linux distributions, exFAT provides the broadest compatibility for large file transfers between these operating systems.
This question is a little tricky, but also a little vague. For example, it says the USB drive will be used to transfer 20GB of data, but it doesn't say if that data is one file that is 20GB in size or 20 different files that are each 1GB in size. However, if we assume that it is a single file that is 20GB then FAT32 is not an option because FAT32 only supports files up to 4GB in size. That rules out A. If we were transferring data from Linux to Linux we could use ext4, but the question states the data is going from Linux to Windows, so ext4 is not an option because Windows does not support ext4. That is a Linux file system. That rules out B. Theoretically, C and D could both be correct, as NTFS and exFAT are both supported by Windows and Linux and can be used on USB drives. However, the question is asking which is MOST likely. Since exFAT is the standard for USB Drives (while NTFS is the standard for hard drives) I'm going with D.
C Explanation: Explanation: Since Windows systems support FAT32 and NTFS "out of the box" and Linux supports a whole range of them including FAT32 and NTFS, it is highly recommended to format the partition or disk you want to share in either FAT32 or NTFS, but since FAT32 has a file size limit of 4.2 GB, if you happen to work with huge files, then it is better you use NTFS
agreed, I tried that myself most of the movie I copy is 6 to 20 GB that's why I format mine to NTFS, but beware some television can't read NTFS.
Write-enabled NTFS on Linux is a relatively recent innovation. The mount utility is far safer now, but most flavors of Linux mounts NTFS as read-only. ExFAT, on the other hand, has been supported both ways for a much longer period of time.
I agree. The question asked which file system the technician is most likely to use. This begs for an answer that accommodates the most use-cases. "Most likely" style questions are asking for the average correct response, not the best response for a particular scenario.
D. exFAT would be the most likely filesystem for the technician to use. While FAT32 and NTFS are supported by both Linux and Windows, FAT32 has a 4GB file size limit and NTFS is not natively supported by some Linux distributions. Ext4 is a Linux filesystem and is not natively supported by Windows. ExFAT is supported by both Linux and Windows and does not have the 4GB file size limit of FAT32, making it a good choice for transferring large files.
I have to say D on this one for sure. From Mike Meyers course on Udemy he goes over the different file systems and speaks about how exFAT is best for smaller storage devices like thumb drives because it doesn't have a Master File Table that takes up a bunch of space like on larger storage where you can afford to let that much storage go. ExFAT supports the same file sizes as NTFS and works on both operating systems here.
To transfer data from a Linux computer to a Windows computer, you can use the exFAT file system. This file system is supported by both Linux and Windows operating systems and can handle files larger than 4 GB
NTFS: This is the default filesystem for Windows partitions that offers better performance, security, and reliability than FAT32. NTFS supports journaling, encryption, compression, long file names, access control, etc. However, NTFS is not very compatible with other operating systems and devices. Mac can read NTFS but needs third-party tools to write to it. Linux can also handle NTFS but may have some issues. Many other devices may not support NTFS at all
I voted D. The FAT series is compatible with both Linux and Windows. Fat32 supports up to 8TB partition size without having a file bigger than 4GB. The exFAT support 128 Petabytes of partition size, and files can be any size up to that point(128PB). NTFS is more for installing an OS than USB unless you will use it for other consoles. The ext4 file system is not compatible with Windows. https://www.howtogeek.com/235596/whats-the-difference-between-fat32-exfat-and-ntfs/
The technician would most likely use the exFAT filesystem to transfer 20GB of data between a Linux computer and a Windows computer. The exFAT filesystem is supported by both Linux and Windows operating systems and can handle files larger than 4GB, which FAT32 cannot do. It's an ideal choice for cross-platform file transfers involving large files. The other filesystems are not as suitable for this scenario:
exFAT is the most "universally" compatible option of the 4. exFAT covers all the bases. It supports single file sizes in a size range larger than the largest available consumer disk drives, let alone removeable media. In addition, it's generally compatible with Linux, due to being a fairly simple system overall. FAT32 only supports file sizes up to 4 GB, which may or may not be acceptable for this transfer, as we don't know if it's a single 20 GB file or multiple 4GB or less files. Because it isn't stated, don't assume multiple files, go only with what is supplied. 20GB, so CompTIA probably wants to see that you know FAT32 doesn't work with files greater than 4GB. ext4 would work with Linux, but I'll be honest, in over 5 years working in IT, I have never formatted a drive ext4 for desktop level use. NTFS was developed as a primarily "Windows" file format, and while some version of Linux may work with it, there is the chance for compatibility issues.
FAT32 is a variant of FAT that uses a 32-bit allocation table, nominally supporting volumes up to 2 TB. The maximum file size is 4 GB minus 1 byte. C
GUYS THE ANSWER IS NTFS ,C
exFAT is a file system introduced by microsoft in 2006 an optimized for flash drives such as USB flash drivesan sd cards .
FAT32 - 32GB or smaller USB/SD card, used on Windows and, Mac, Android phones. NTFS - Windows disk partitions, transfer 4GB+ big files, gaming disk. exFAT - 64GB or bigger external hard drive or USB drives, used on Windows and Mac. EXT4 - Create a Linux partition for a specific environment
Since we are talking about USB, it is exFAT
D. exFAT exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) is a filesystem that is compatible with both Windows and Linux and can handle large files and volumes, making it suitable for transferring 20GB of data. It's a good choice when you need a filesystem that works well on both operating systems and can handle large file sizes. FAT32 (Option A) is an older filesystem that has limitations on file size and is not ideal for large files. ext4 (Option B) is a Linux-specific filesystem and may not be fully compatible with Windows. NTFS (Option C) is a Windows-specific filesystem and may not be the best choice for use with Linux.
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