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A technician is setting up a new Windows 10 workstation and needs to configure the storage for optimal performance and data integrity for large files. Which file system is the BEST choice for this scenario?
- AHFS+
- Bext4
- CNTFS
- DFAT32
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Correct answer: C. NTFS
NTFS (New Technology File System) is the default and recommended file system for Windows operating systems due to its support for large file sizes, robust security features, and journaling capabilities for data integrity.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. HFS+ is a proprietary file system used by macOS, not Windows 10.
- B. ext4 is primarily used with Linux operating systems, not Windows 10.
- D. FAT32 has significant limitations on file and partition size, making it unsuitable for large files and modern systems.
NTFS (New Technology File System)
A proprietary file system developed by Microsoft for its Windows operating systems.
- Supports large file sizes (up to 16 EB) and partition sizes.
- Includes features like journaling, file permissions, encryption, and compression.
- Default file system for modern Windows versions.
Memory trick: NTFS is the New Technology for Files on Windows.