CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 135

A user decides to switch to Windows from Linux and is trying to migrate data using an external USB hard disk. However, when the user connects the cable to the Windows machine, an error message appears stating the device must be formatted before it can be used. The hard disk works as expected when connected to the Linux machine. Which of the following should the user do to resolve this issue?

Answer options

• A. Configure Windows firewall to allow data from Linux systems.
• B. Replace the cable with Windows-supported hardware.
• C. Apply a firmware update from the PC manufacturer.
• D. Update the file allocation system to exFAT.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because Windows often requires a compatible file system like exFAT to read external drives, whereas Linux can read multiple file systems including those not compatible with Windows. The other options do not address the file system compatibility issue, which is the root cause of the error message.