CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)Applications and SoftwareMedium
A user wants to free up space on their Windows 10 computer. They have several large video files that they rarely access but do not want to delete permanently. Which of the following file system features would be MOST beneficial for storing these files while still making them accessible?
- AMoving the files to a cloud storage service.
- BCreating a new partition for the files.
- CEnabling BitLocker encryption on the drive.
- DCompressing the files using NTFS compression.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Moving the files to a cloud storage service.
Moving large, rarely accessed files to cloud storage frees up local disk space while keeping the files accessible from anywhere, which is exactly what the user needs.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Creating a new partition doesn't free up overall disk space on the *same* physical drive; it just reorganizes it.
- C. BitLocker encryption secures data but does not reduce file size or free up disk space.
- D. NTFS compression can save some space, but for large video files, the savings might be minimal, and it can add CPU overhead when accessing them. It doesn't 'free up' space in the same way as offloading.
Cloud Storage
A model of computer data storage in which digital data is stored in logical pools, on physical storage servers in data centers, managed by a hosting provider.
- Frees up local device storage.
- Provides accessibility from multiple devices and locations.
- Offers scalability and often data redundancy.
Memory trick: To clear disk space without losing files, think outside the local box.