Disk Management

A user bought a new external hard drive and wants to ensure all old data is removed securely before using it. What is the best approach using Disk Management?

• Perform a high-level format.

• Perform a low-level format.

• Use a specialized data erasure tool or software.

• None of the above

A user accidentally deleted a partition on their hard drive containing important documents. What is the recommended step to potentially recover the lost data?

• Use a data recovery software.

• Use Disk Management to try to locate the unallocated space and attempt to restore the partition.

• Perform a quick format.

• None of the above

You're setting up a new computer with a single hard disk drive. You want to have a separate partition for the operating system and one for user data. What should you do using Disk Management?

• Create two partitions, one for the OS and one for user data.

• Use the entire drive for both the OS and user data.

• Set up the OS and user data during the Windows installation process.

• None of the above

A user needs to use a USB flash drive to share files between a Windows computer and a macOS computer. What file system should be used?

• hfs+

• NTFS

• FAT32

• exFAT

A user is experiencing slow performance on their computer, and you suspect it might be due to fragmentation. How can Disk Management help in this situation?

• Use Disk Management to defragment the drive.

• b) Disk Management does not have a defragmentation feature.

• c) Run a low-level format to optimize performance.

• use the disk properties to locate the tools and select defragment now.

You're setting up a computer for a user who needs separate partitions for the operating system, applications, and user data. What would be the best approach?

• Create three partitions: one for the OS, one for applications, and one for user data.

• Use a single partition for all purposes.

• Install additional hard drives for separate partitions.

• None of the above

A user has multiple partitions on their heavily-used hard disk drive. How can they optimize performance?

• Regularly defragment the drive and organize data properly.

• b) Disk partitioning has no impact on performance.

• c) Add more RAM to the computer.

• reformat every now and then the drive

You're helping a friend who needs a computer for work. They require separate partitions for the operating system, applications, and user data. What would you do?

• Create three partitions: one for the OS, one for applications, and one for user data.

• Use a single partition for all purposes.

• Purchase a separate computer for each purpose.

• None of the above

Given the advantages and disadvantages of multiple partitions, evaluate whether partitioning a hard disk drive is beneficial for a user who primarily uses the system for gaming and multimedia.

• Yes, it allows for better organization of games and multimedia files.

• No, it may limit utilization of entire disk capacity.

• Both a) and b)

• None of the above

Compare and contrast the features and benefits of NTFS, FAT32, and exFAT file systems. Which one would you recommend for a user who frequently transfers large media files between different devices?

• NTFS

• FAT32

• exFAT

• Any of the above depending on the devices