Understanding Windows File Systems and Attributes

What does the Read-only (R) attribute signify for a file?

• The file can be deleted but not altered.

• The file cannot be altered by subsequent users.

• The file can only be viewed by the creator.

• The file is hidden from all users except admins.

Which attribute hides a file within the file system?

• Archive (A)

• Hidden (H)

• Read-only (R)

• System (S)

What does the System (S) attribute do to a file?

• Marks the file as a system file that cannot be deleted

• Encrypts the file

• Makes the file read-only

• Compresses the file to save space

Which file attribute indicates a file has been modified since the last backup?

• Encrypted

• Archive (A)

• Compressed

• Indexing

Can a file be both encrypted and compressed?

• No, unless it is a system file

• Yes, but only on NTFS partitions

• No, a file can either be encrypted or compressed, but not both

• Yes, always

What file system supports only the R, H, S, and A attributes?

• FAT32

• FAT16

• NTFS

• exFAT

How are NTFS permissions preserved?

• Through the use of the Attrib command

• By moving files to another NTFS partition

• By copying files to a FAT32 partition

• Permissions are not preserved

What variable represents the default location for system files in Windows?

• %systemroot% or %windir%

• %programfiles%

• %userprofile%

• %temp% or %tmp%

Which file extension is associated with document files?

• .msi

• .exe

• .dll

• .txt

How can you show file extensions for known file types in Windows?

• Using the Attrib command

• File extensions cannot be shown

• Through Folder Options settings

• By editing the registry