GCFA Question #236: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. The Master File Table. NTFS uses the Master File Table (MFT) as its central database to record metadata and the location of every file and directory on a volume.

Question

Which of the following tables is formed by NTFS file system to keep the track of files, to store metadata, and their location?

Options

AThe Master File Table
BThe System File Table
CThe Master Allocation Table
DThe File Allocation Table

Explanation

NTFS uses the Master File Table (MFT) as its central database to record metadata and the location of every file and directory on a volume.

Common mistakes.

B. The System File Table is not a structure used by NTFS; this term does not correspond to any standard NTFS or Windows file system component.
C. The Master Allocation Table does not exist as a defined NTFS structure; allocation tracking in NTFS is handled through the MFT and the $Bitmap metadata file.
D. The File Allocation Table (FAT) is a separate, older file system type used by FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 volumes, not by NTFS.

Concept tested. NTFS Master File Table structure and purpose

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/storage/file-server/ntfs-overview

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