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Filesystem Recovery Course - FAT Recovery Test

How many bits FAT32 actually uses in FAT entry?

32
16
28

What is the name of the old FAT directory format?

8 Standard
short file name standard
8.3. Standard

How many FAT tables can be on a FAT volume?

up to 4
always 1
always 2

Where is a root directory usually stored on FAT?

between a boot sector and FAT tables
in the first cluster of data area
in the last cluster of data area

What is a cluster chain for the file the first cluster of which is 6?

6-3-2-4
cluster chain contains loop
6-3-2-4-6

How many characters are allowed to have in a file name within the old directory format?

up to 256 characters
up to 10 characters for file name and up to 3 for file extension
up to 8 characters for file name and up to 3 for file extension

What does the first element of a directory entry contain?

character EA
file name ".."
file name "."

Check what happens when a file is deleted on FAT filesystem

all file clusters are zeroed
file name is fully destroyed
file's corresponding records in the FAT table are zeroed
first bytes of all the corresponding directory entries are replaced with EOF
first bytes of all the corresponding directory entries are replaced with E5

What is the main difference between FAT32 and exFAT

the number of FAT tables
the number of boot sectors
format of directory

If a directory entry is known, only file name can be taken from it

true
false

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