Which of the following are advantages that the NTFS file system has over the FAT file system? (Choose 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, C: Theseare advantages of FAT.
Reference:
David Groth and Dan Newland, A+ Complete Study Guide (Second Edition), Sybex, Alameda, CA, 2001, pp. 593.