SK0-003 · Question #128
Which of the following is a built-in feature of FAT?
The correct answer is A. 8.3 name convention. The FAT (File Allocation Table) file system inherently supports the 8.3 filename convention, a legacy naming structure that restricts filenames to eight characters plus a three-character extension.
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Which of the following is a built-in feature of FAT?
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- A8.3 name convention
- BFault tolerance
- CEncryption
- DCompression
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(66 responses)- A89% (59)
- B6% (4)
- C2% (1)
- D3% (2)
Why each option
The FAT (File Allocation Table) file system inherently supports the 8.3 filename convention, a legacy naming structure that restricts filenames to eight characters plus a three-character extension.
The 8.3 filename convention is a fundamental and built-in characteristic of the FAT file system, particularly older versions like FAT12 and FAT16, limiting filenames to an eight-character name followed by a period and a three-character extension. This convention was a core design element from its inception to maintain compatibility across various operating systems.
Fault tolerance, such as journaling or mirroring, is not a built-in feature of the FAT file system; it lacks mechanisms to recover from data corruption or disk failures gracefully.
Native file encryption is not supported by the FAT file system; encryption typically requires a more advanced file system like NTFS or third-party software.
Native file compression is not a built-in feature of the FAT file system; compression capabilities are found in more modern file systems like NTFS.
Concept tested: FAT file system features
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/cc940351(v=technet.10)
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