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Filesystem Recovery Course - FAT Recovery Test

How many FAT directory entry formats exist?

three
one
two

What is the name of the old FAT directory format?

8.3. Standard
8 Standard
short file name standard

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

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

What is a cluster chain for the file the first cluster of which is 2?

2-5-3
2-5-3-6
2-3-5

Where is a root directory usually stored on FAT?

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

What happens with a file name stored in the directory entry of the old format when the file is deleted?

the first character of the file name is destroyed
file name remains intact
the first two characters of the file name are destroyed
file name is fully destroyed

What is the main difference between FAT32 and exFAT

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

How many boot sectors can be on a FAT volume?

always 1
1 or 2
at least two

What does the first element of a directory entry contain?

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

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