Discuss Apple Apple-Device-Support Exam Topic 1 Question 9

Files App, what storage format does it support?

Suggested Answer: A, C, D, E

The Files app is an app that lets you browse, organize, and manage files stored on your device, iCloud Drive, and external storage devices. The Files app supports different storage formats for external storage devices, such as USB drives and SD cards.According to Apple, the supported formats are EX-FAT, MS-DOS (FAT), Mac OS Extended (HFS+), and APFS1. These formats allow the Files app to read and write files on the external storage devices. The Files app does not support NTFS, which is a format used by Windows.NTFS is not compatible with the Files app, and the Files app can only read files from NTFS-formatted devices, but not write or modify them2. To use an NTFS-formatted device with the Files app, you need to reformat it to one of the supported formats using a Mac or PC.Reference:Connect external storage devices to iPhone - Apple Support,The Complete Guide to Using External Storage on iOS and iPadOS - Gizmodo

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29 comments · newest first

Merissa 11 months ago

Not sure about MS-DOS (FAT), seems outdated.

Tricia 11 months ago

Mac OS Extended is a solid choice too.

Rima 12 months ago

Wait, does it really support NTFS? That’s surprising!

Ty 12 months ago

Definitely EX-FAT for compatibility!

Rodolfo 1 year ago

I think it supports APFS.

Garry 1 year ago

I remember discussing Mac OS Extended, but I thought APFS was the newer format for Apple devices. This is tricky!

Marylyn 1 year ago

I can't recall if NTFS was mentioned as supported. I know it's used in Windows, but does the Files App even work with that?

Annamae 1 year ago

I feel like I saw something about EX-FAT being compatible with the Files App in a practice question. Maybe that's the right answer?

Luis 1 year ago

I think the Files App supports APFS, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember it being mentioned in a lecture.

Leanna 1 year ago

I feel pretty good about this question. The Files App is designed to work with a variety of storage formats, but based on my understanding of Apple's ecosystem, I think the answer is most likely APFS.

Hubert 1 year ago

I'm a bit stumped on this one. The different file system options are throwing me off. I might have to use the process of elimination to try to figure this out.

Mica 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options cover a range of file systems, some of which I'm not super familiar with. I'll have to think it through carefully.

Jarvis 1 year ago

This seems like a pretty straightforward question about file storage formats. I'm pretty confident I can narrow it down based on my knowledge of common file systems.

Luis 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. The Files App is an iOS/iPadOS app, so I'm guessing the answer is likely one of the file systems commonly used on Apple devices. APFS and Mac OS Extended seem like the most likely options.

Hillary 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident that disabling and re-enabling the module won't work. The new rules need to be automatically applied.

Alana 1 year ago

Oof, this is a new one for me. I haven't had much experience with JumpStart or Automated Installer before. I'll need to do some research and really understand the differences between the two formats.

Kirby 1 year ago

I feel like "Agility" might be a red herring here. I read about it, but it doesn't quite fit with the question context.

Melita 1 year ago

I remember studying that Byzantine Fault Tolerance can actually be achieved through various methods, not just Proof of Work.

Sherrell 2 years ago

So the correct options would be A) EX-FAT, B) NTFS, C) MS-DOS (FAT), and E) APFS, right?

Mona 2 years ago

Yeah, I don't think Files App supports Mac OS Extended either.

Paola 2 years ago

I think it doesn't support Mac OS Extended.

Sherrell 2 years ago

I remember reading that it also supports MS-DOS (FAT).

Mona 2 years ago

Yes, I believe it supports formats like NTFS and APFS.

Sherrell 2 years ago

I think Files App supports multiple storage formats.

Irma 2 years ago

I think MS-DOS (FAT) is also a supported storage format.

Kara 2 years ago

I remember reading that it supports EX-FAT as well.

Fatima 2 years ago

I'm not sure about that, but I think it definitely supports Mac OS Extended.

Youlanda 2 years ago

I believe it also supports APFS.

Bernardine 3 years ago

I think Files App supports NTFS.

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