Match each file system type to its typical use case.
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General-purpose Linux file system
High-performance for large files
Copy-on-write with snapshots
Virtual memory paging
Temporary file system in RAM
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
ext4: General-purpose file system for Linux distributions, widely used on desktops and servers.
Common file systems in Linux include ext4 for general use, XFS for high-performance and large files, and Btrfs for advanced features like snapshots. Swapping definitions is a common error.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
ext4: General-purpose file system for Linux distributions, widely used on desktops and servers.
Why this is correct
ext4 is the default file system for many Linux distributions, suitable for general use.
XFS: High-performance file system suitable for large files and parallel I/O, often used in enterprise storage.
Why this is correct
XFS excels in handling large files and concurrent operations, making it ideal for servers.
Btrfs: Modern file system with snapshot and compression capabilities, designed for scalability and fault tolerance.
Why this is correct
Btrfs supports advanced features like snapshots, compression, and self-healing.
ext4: High-performance file system suitable for large files and parallel I/O, often used in enterprise storage.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes XFS, not ext4.
XFS: Modern file system with snapshot and compression capabilities, designed for scalability and fault tolerance.
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this definition describes Btrfs, not XFS.
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