File Systems and Their Features

The video provides an overview of various file systems, including FAT32, NTFS, exFAT, and those used in Linux and Apple systems. It discusses their features, limitations, and historical development, offering insights into their compatibility and usage across different operating systems.

What is the primary function of a file system in an operating system?

• To manage network connections

• To run applications

• To provide security features

• To facilitate access and manage storage devices

Which file system was introduced with Windows 95 and is known for its compatibility?

• NTFS

• exFAT

• FAT32

• HFS+

What does NTFS stand for?

• Network Technology File System

• Network Transfer File System

• New Technology File System

• New Transfer File System

Which feature of NTFS helps prevent file corruption during power failures?

• Partitioning

• Journaling

• Compression

• Encryption

What was the main limitation of the Minix file system used in early Linux?

• No support for large files

• No support for multiple users

• No support for network access

• No support for encryption

Which Linux file system introduced journaling to prevent file corruption?

• ext2

• XFS

• ext4

• ext3

What is the maximum file size supported by ext4?

• 1 EB

• 16 TB

• 2 TB

• 8 EB

Which file system is the default for Red Hat Enterprise Linux?

• Btrfs

• XFS

• ZFS

• ext4

What is the maximum partition size supported by HFS+?

• 16 EB

• 2 TB

• 8 TB

• 8 EB

Which macOS file system is known for its advanced features but criticized by Linus Torvalds?

• HFS

• HFS+

• APFS

• ZFS