CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1002) — Question 375

An administrator is loading a new Linux server. Which of the following filesystems will the administrator MOST likely select for the primary partition?

Answer options

• A. ExFAT
• B. NTFS
• C. ext3
• D. Swap

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The ext3 filesystem is commonly used for Linux systems as it supports journaling, which enhances reliability and performance. ExFAT and NTFS are primarily used in Windows environments and are not optimal for Linux servers. Swap is not a filesystem for data storage but rather a space used for virtual memory.