Storage
What should you do to test if your backups are working properly?
Check the backup media for errors
What is File Explorer used for in Microsoft Windows?
To manage files and folders
What is a file?
A container for data
What should you do if you want to permanently delete all files in the Recycle Bin?
Click Empty Recycle Bin
Why is it important to back up personal data files?
They are difficult or impossible to recreate
What does the Compression file system attribute do?
Reduces the amount of disk space files take up
What happens when you move or cut a file in Windows?
The file is copied to the new location and the original is deleted.
What is the main purpose of folders on a drive?
To organize files
What does the Read Only permission allow a user to do?
Only view files and folders
What is a good practice when performing a test restore of your backups?
Save the data to a different folder
What happens when you delete a file from a hard disk drive (HDD)?
A gap of free space is created
What happens when a file is encrypted by the file system?
It can only be opened with an encryption key.
What is the purpose of the Users folder on a Windows computer?
To store user-specific files
What does the Modify permission allow a user to do?
Read and write files, and delete folders
Which backup tool is built into the Windows operating system?
Windows Backup
What is the traditional location for files on the primary drive in Windows?
C: Drive
How does the file system keep track of permissions?
By using an Access Control List (ACL)
What is the purpose of a file extension?
To determine the default application to open the file
What happens if a file does not open with the right program in Windows?
Windows suggests looking for an app in the Microsoft Store
What is the main difference between Apple's Finder and Windows' File Explorer?
Finder is also used for launching applications.
What is the purpose of the Defragment and Optimize Drives utility in Windows?
To consolidate fragmented files
What does the New Technology File System (NTFS) do in Windows?
It organizes files and folders on storage media.
What does metadata provide for a file?
Characteristics and properties of the file
what is a correct example of a file path in Windows?
C:\Windows\System32\
Which file system attribute helps recover data after a sudden power loss?
Journaling