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You work as a Network Administrator for Peach Tree Inc. The company currently has a FAT-based Windows NT network. All client computers run Windows 98. The management wants all client computers to be…

The correct answer is A. The file system supports file compression and file level security. B. All the existing data and files can be used by the new file system. Using the CONVERT utility preserves existing data and enables NTFS features like compression and file-level security, satisfying goals A and B. However, selecting 'upgrade' during Windows XP setup replaces Windows 98 rather than installing alongside it, making dual-boot…

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Question

You work as a Network Administrator for Peach Tree Inc. The company currently has a FAT-based Windows NT network. All client computers run Windows 98. The management wants all client computers to be able to boot in Windows XP Professional. You want to accomplish the following goals:

  • The file system should support file compression and file level security.
  • All the existingdataand filescan be used by the new file system.
  • Usersshould be able to dual-boot their computers.

You take the following steps to accomplish these goals:

  • Convert the FATfile system to NTFSusingthe CONVERTutility.
  • Install WindowsXPand choose to upgrade the existingoper ating system during setup.

Which of the following goals will you be able to accomplish? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Options

  • AThe file system supports file compression and file level security.
  • BAll the existing data and files can be used by the new file system.
  • CUsers are able to dual-boot their computers.
  • DNone of the goals are accomplished.

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    77% (24)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    16% (5)

Why each option

Using the CONVERT utility preserves existing data and enables NTFS features like compression and file-level security, satisfying goals A and B. However, selecting 'upgrade' during Windows XP setup replaces Windows 98 rather than installing alongside it, making dual-boot impossible.

AThe file system supports file compression and file level security.Correct

NTFS natively supports file-level security through Access Control Lists (ACLs) and built-in file compression, both of which become immediately available after the CONVERT utility performs the in-place conversion from FAT.

BAll the existing data and files can be used by the new file system.Correct

The CONVERT utility performs a non-destructive in-place conversion from FAT to NTFS without reformatting the partition, so all existing data and files are fully preserved and accessible under the new file system.

CUsers are able to dual-boot their computers.

Choosing 'upgrade' during Windows XP setup replaces the existing Windows 98 installation in-place rather than creating a separate parallel installation, which eliminates the possibility of dual-booting between the two operating systems.

DNone of the goals are accomplished.

Goals A and B are successfully accomplished through the CONVERT utility and NTFS capabilities, so it is incorrect to state that none of the goals are met.

Concept tested: FAT to NTFS conversion and Windows OS upgrade dual-boot limitations

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/convert

Topics

#FAT to NTFS conversion#CONVERT utility#dual-boot#file system security

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