220-802 Question #22: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D: CDFS. CDFS (Compact Disc File System), also known as ISO 9660, is the file system standard specifically designed for optical media such as CDs and DVDs.

Question

Which of the following file system types is used primarily for optical media?

Options

AFAT32
BNTFS
CHPFS
DCDFS

Explanation

CDFS (Compact Disc File System), also known as ISO 9660, is the file system standard specifically designed for optical media such as CDs and DVDs.

Common mistakes.

A. FAT32 is a file system used on hard drives and USB flash drives; while bootable CDs can contain FAT-formatted partitions, FAT32 is not the native optical media file system.
B. NTFS is the primary file system for Windows hard drives and does not apply to optical media.
C. HPFS (High Performance File System) was developed by IBM for OS/2 and is used on hard drives, not optical media.

Concept tested. CDFS file system for optical media

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/backup-and-storage/fat-hpfs-and-ntfs-file-systems

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