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SK0-003 · Question #147

Which of the following are enhancements from the FAT32 file system to the NTFS file system? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is B. Ability to create a larger partition size D. Ability to set file security permissions. NTFS offers significant improvements over FAT32, particularly in supporting much larger storage capacities and providing robust file-level security.

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Question

Which of the following are enhancements from the FAT32 file system to the NTFS file system? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AAbility to utilize redundant hardware devices
  • BAbility to create a larger partition size
  • CAbility to image new server deployments
  • DAbility to set file security permissions
  • EAbility to create virtual machines

How the community answered

(19 responses)
  • B
    95% (18)
  • C
    5% (1)

Why each option

NTFS offers significant improvements over FAT32, particularly in supporting much larger storage capacities and providing robust file-level security.

AAbility to utilize redundant hardware devices

The ability to utilize redundant hardware devices like RAID is typically managed by the operating system or hardware controller, not an inherent feature differentiating FAT32 and NTFS directly.

BAbility to create a larger partition sizeCorrect

NTFS vastly increases the maximum supported partition and file sizes compared to FAT32, enabling the use of high-capacity storage devices and large individual files common in modern systems. FAT32 has a 2TB partition limit and a 4GB file size limit.

CAbility to image new server deployments

The ability to image new server deployments is a function of deployment tools and operating system features, not a direct enhancement of the file system itself.

DAbility to set file security permissionsCorrect

NTFS introduces sophisticated security features through Access Control Lists (ACLs), allowing administrators to set granular permissions on individual files and folders for users and groups, a capability absent in FAT32.

EAbility to create virtual machines

The ability to create virtual machines is a function of hypervisor software and the operating system, unrelated to the core enhancements of the NTFS file system over FAT32.

Concept tested: NTFS vs. FAT32 feature comparison

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

Topics

#FAT32#NTFS#file system features#file permissions

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