Question

Which of the following statement about device formatting is FALSE?

A) Device manufacturers store the initial file-system data structures in the device.
B) Operating system can create multiple partitions with in a single device.
C) Volume creation is implicit when a file system is placed directly within a partition.
D) Not every partition contains a copy of the operating systems.

Answer 1

The correct option is;

A) Device manufacturers store the initial file-system data structures in the device.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before a storage device can be used for data storage, it is required to prepare the device for use and to make the device to become visible to the operating system by formatting of the device

New storage devices are not pre-formatted or come with a ready to use file system as there are different file systems specifically designed for particular operating systems or operating environment.

Formatting creates partitions, makes the hard drive visible to the operating system and creates a file system that is new such that the storage device can be used for storing files.