220-802 · Question #403
A technician needs to format a file system to be compatible with the WIDEST range of operating systems. Which of the following file systems should be used?
The correct answer is D. FAT32. FAT32 offers the broadest cross-platform compatibility among the listed options, being natively supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, and most embedded and consumer devices.
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A technician needs to format a file system to be compatible with the WIDEST range of operating systems. Which of the following file systems should be used?
Options
- ANTFS
- BFAT16
- CCDFS
- DFAT32
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(42 responses)- A5% (2)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D90% (38)
Why each option
FAT32 offers the broadest cross-platform compatibility among the listed options, being natively supported by Windows, macOS, Linux, and most embedded and consumer devices.
NTFS is the native Windows file system and while macOS and Linux can read it, write support on non-Windows systems often requires third-party drivers, limiting its cross-platform utility.
FAT16 has a maximum volume size of 2GB and maximum file size of 2GB, making it impractical for modern storage despite its broad legacy support.
CDFS (Compact Disc File System) is a read-only file system designed specifically for optical media such as CDs and is not suitable for general-purpose storage.
FAT32 is a mature file system recognized natively by virtually all modern and legacy operating systems including all Windows versions, macOS, Linux, game consoles, cameras, and embedded systems. This makes it the best choice when interoperability across the widest range of platforms is the primary requirement.
Concept tested: File system cross-platform compatibility comparison
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/backup-and-storage/fat-hpfs-and-ntfs-file-systems
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