Filesystem Recovery Course - FAT Recovery Test

What is the name of the old FAT directory format?

short file name standard
8.3. Standard
8 Standard

What is a cluster chain for the file the first cluster of which is 4?

4-6-2-5-3
4-2-6-5-3
4-6-5-2-3
4-5-6-2-3

Check what a boot sector stores

the number of the first cluster
FAT table location
cluster size
FAT size
file size
file name

How many FAT directory entry formats exist?

three
one
two

What does the second element of a directory entry contain?

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

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 changes are made to FAT table when a file is deleted?

no changes are made until new files are written
no changes are made
file's corresponding records are zeroed

How many FAT tables can be on a FAT volume?

always 2
always 1
up to 4

How many bits FAT32 actually uses in FAT entry?

28
16
32

How many file name characters can be stored in a directory entry of the new format?

up to 13 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

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