Which of the following are two factors that distinguish the NTFS file system from the FAT file
system? (Select TWO.)
A.
It is compatible with DOS and Windows 9x dual-boot configurations.
B.
It supports larger partition sizes.
C.
It can be accessed and modified using many standard DOS disk utilities.
D.
It supports compression, encryption, disk quotas, and file ownership.
Explanation:
The NTFS file system comes from Windows NT and is a more sophisticated file system that has a
number of enhancements that set it apart from FAT:
1. Supports larger partition sizes than FAT
2. Allows for file-level security to protect system resources
3. Supports compression, encryption, disk quotas, and file ownership
Incorrect Answers:
A: These are advantages of FAT.Reference:David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study
Guide (Second Edition), Sybex, Alameda, CA, 2001, pp. 593.
C: These are advantages of FAT.Reference:David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study
Guide (Second Edition), Sybex, Alameda, CA, 2001, pp. 593.