WGU IT Applications D317 (CompTIA A+ Core 2
Exam Prep) – Questions With Factual Solutions
Windows 10 Correct Answer - -Oldest Version of Microsoft's
OS
-Supported until Oct 2025
-Closed Source
-32bit /64bit
Windows 11 Correct Answer - -Most Current version of
Microsoft OS
-uses NTFS
-64bit
Windows Server 2016 Correct Answer - Supported until Jan
2027
Windows Server 2019 Correct Answer - Supported until Jan
2029
Windows Server 2022 Correct Answer - Supported until Oct
2031
Linux OS Correct Answer - -Open-source OS
programmable by anyone
-uses ext4
Ubuntu Correct Answer - a free, open-source operating system
(OS) based on Linux
Fedora, Debian, Mint, Arch, or CentOS (other Linux OS)
Android OS Correct Answer - operating system that was
designed to be able to support the smartphone and tablet market
,based on Linux
manufacturer customizable
Chrome OS Correct Answer - Proprietary OS developed by
Google
made for laptops and desktops
low cost, safe and secure
MacOS Correct Answer - -Operating system used on Mac
computers
built by Apple
-previously OSX
-uses APFS
iOS / iPad iOS Correct Answer - Developed by apple for their
smartphones and tablets
closed-source
largest mobile device market share
New Technology File System (NTFS) Correct Answer - -
Microsoft's default 64bit file system
-total volume size 256TB
-total file size 16EB
-faster recovery from power outages/ crashes
-Each file can be protected against unauthorized access/ high
security level
-not case sensitive
POSIX Correct Answer - supports Unix and Linux compatibility
between NTFS and a Unix or Linux filesystem
Snapshots Correct Answer - allow you to make a read-only
copy of a file in NTFS even if it is already locked
,Indexing Correct Answer - a catalog of file and folder locations
to help speed up searches in NTFS
Dynamic discs Correct Answer - combines physical discs into 1
large disc that's understood by the operating system in NTFS
Journaling Correct Answer - a feature of NTFS that allows the
operating system to record changes made to a volume. This feature
helps improve system reliability and data integrity
File allocation table 32/ FAT32 Correct Answer - -max volume
up to 2 TB/max file size of 4 GB
-FAT is supported by Windows, Unix, Linux, and macOS but limited
to 32bit
-usually used on removable drives like external hard drives or USB
flash drives
Extended file type system/ ext3 and ext4 Correct Answer -
supported by Linux and Unix systems
ext3 max volume of 32 TB/ max file size of 2 TB
ext4 max volume of 1 EB/ max file size of 16 TB
Apple file system/APFS Correct Answer - -Default file system
for macOS-based computers and laptops
-considered a journaled filesystem, and provides same journaling
benefits as in NTFS
-APFS has a higher level of performance when dealing with SSD than
a traditional HDD
Extensible File Allocation Table (exFAT) Correct Answer - -
exFAT supports large volumes of up to 128 PB in size and file sizes
of up to 16 EB
-considered cross platform capable and can be used on Windows,
Unix, Linux, or macOS
, Windows Home Correct Answer - -Basic home edition of
Windows
-supports multi-core processors
-supports hyper-threading
-Storage device encryption (not Bitlocker)
Windows Pro Correct Answer - - Windows for small to
medium business
-BitLocker enabled
-Group Policy Editor
-Windows Pro for Workstations
Windows Enterprise/ Education Correct Answer - -can only
use volume licensing
-Application virtualization under App-V
-UE-V settings customization/ allows multiple people to use the
same machine but separates all their settings
-Direct access is used to allow connectivity for remote users without
the use of a VPN
-Credential guard
-Windows Enterprise edition has a limit of 6 TB of memory/
supports up to 4 processors
-Windows To Go creates an image version of a corporate Windows
10 environment that can be run on a user's personal computer
BitLocker Correct Answer - Windows encryption feature that
protects data from unauthorized access by encrypting a drive and
requiring authentication before it unlocks
Group Policy Editor Correct Answer - a Windows
administration tool that allows users to configure settings for their
computers or networks.
Exam Prep) – Questions With Factual Solutions
Windows 10 Correct Answer - -Oldest Version of Microsoft's
OS
-Supported until Oct 2025
-Closed Source
-32bit /64bit
Windows 11 Correct Answer - -Most Current version of
Microsoft OS
-uses NTFS
-64bit
Windows Server 2016 Correct Answer - Supported until Jan
2027
Windows Server 2019 Correct Answer - Supported until Jan
2029
Windows Server 2022 Correct Answer - Supported until Oct
2031
Linux OS Correct Answer - -Open-source OS
programmable by anyone
-uses ext4
Ubuntu Correct Answer - a free, open-source operating system
(OS) based on Linux
Fedora, Debian, Mint, Arch, or CentOS (other Linux OS)
Android OS Correct Answer - operating system that was
designed to be able to support the smartphone and tablet market
,based on Linux
manufacturer customizable
Chrome OS Correct Answer - Proprietary OS developed by
made for laptops and desktops
low cost, safe and secure
MacOS Correct Answer - -Operating system used on Mac
computers
built by Apple
-previously OSX
-uses APFS
iOS / iPad iOS Correct Answer - Developed by apple for their
smartphones and tablets
closed-source
largest mobile device market share
New Technology File System (NTFS) Correct Answer - -
Microsoft's default 64bit file system
-total volume size 256TB
-total file size 16EB
-faster recovery from power outages/ crashes
-Each file can be protected against unauthorized access/ high
security level
-not case sensitive
POSIX Correct Answer - supports Unix and Linux compatibility
between NTFS and a Unix or Linux filesystem
Snapshots Correct Answer - allow you to make a read-only
copy of a file in NTFS even if it is already locked
,Indexing Correct Answer - a catalog of file and folder locations
to help speed up searches in NTFS
Dynamic discs Correct Answer - combines physical discs into 1
large disc that's understood by the operating system in NTFS
Journaling Correct Answer - a feature of NTFS that allows the
operating system to record changes made to a volume. This feature
helps improve system reliability and data integrity
File allocation table 32/ FAT32 Correct Answer - -max volume
up to 2 TB/max file size of 4 GB
-FAT is supported by Windows, Unix, Linux, and macOS but limited
to 32bit
-usually used on removable drives like external hard drives or USB
flash drives
Extended file type system/ ext3 and ext4 Correct Answer -
supported by Linux and Unix systems
ext3 max volume of 32 TB/ max file size of 2 TB
ext4 max volume of 1 EB/ max file size of 16 TB
Apple file system/APFS Correct Answer - -Default file system
for macOS-based computers and laptops
-considered a journaled filesystem, and provides same journaling
benefits as in NTFS
-APFS has a higher level of performance when dealing with SSD than
a traditional HDD
Extensible File Allocation Table (exFAT) Correct Answer - -
exFAT supports large volumes of up to 128 PB in size and file sizes
of up to 16 EB
-considered cross platform capable and can be used on Windows,
Unix, Linux, or macOS
, Windows Home Correct Answer - -Basic home edition of
Windows
-supports multi-core processors
-supports hyper-threading
-Storage device encryption (not Bitlocker)
Windows Pro Correct Answer - - Windows for small to
medium business
-BitLocker enabled
-Group Policy Editor
-Windows Pro for Workstations
Windows Enterprise/ Education Correct Answer - -can only
use volume licensing
-Application virtualization under App-V
-UE-V settings customization/ allows multiple people to use the
same machine but separates all their settings
-Direct access is used to allow connectivity for remote users without
the use of a VPN
-Credential guard
-Windows Enterprise edition has a limit of 6 TB of memory/
supports up to 4 processors
-Windows To Go creates an image version of a corporate Windows
10 environment that can be run on a user's personal computer
BitLocker Correct Answer - Windows encryption feature that
protects data from unauthorized access by encrypting a drive and
requiring authentication before it unlocks
Group Policy Editor Correct Answer - a Windows
administration tool that allows users to configure settings for their
computers or networks.
