Operating SystemsQuestion 4 of 100
Which file system is required to format a volume that will host a Windows installation and take advantage of file permissions, encryption (EFS), and journaling?
a.FAT32
b.exFAT
c.ext4
d.NTFS
Explanation
NTFS supports file-level permissions, EFS encryption, compression, and journaling, and is required for the Windows system volume. FAT32 lacks permissions and has a 4 GB file-size limit. ext4 is a Linux file system.
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