
Understanding Computer Storage and File Systems

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Computers
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9th - 10th Grade
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary reason most files take up more space on disk than their actual size?
The file system uses clusters to organize data.
The disk is fragmented.
Files are compressed on disk.
Files are duplicated on disk.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'slack space' in the context of file storage?
Space reserved for system files.
Space used by temporary files.
Unused space in a file's allocated cluster.
Space used by file compression.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do USB flash drives often have larger cluster sizes compared to SSDs?
To allow more files to be stored.
To increase the speed of data transfer.
To improve data security.
To reduce the number of clusters and save space on cluster records.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key difference between NTFS and exFAT file systems?
exFAT supports journaling while NTFS does not.
NTFS uses larger clusters than exFAT.
exFAT does not keep a journal, unlike NTFS.
NTFS is used only for flash drives.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential benefit of using exFAT for flash drives?
It allows for faster data recovery.
It reduces the impact of unexpected failures.
It supports more file types.
It increases the lifespan of the drive.
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