Network Security Administrator (NSA, legacy) — Question 6

In a FAT32 system, a 123 KB file will use how many sectors?

Answer options

• A. 34
• B. 25
• C. 11
• D. 56

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because in a FAT32 system, sectors are typically 512 bytes each. A 123 KB file equals 126,976 bytes, which when divided by 512 bytes per sector results in 248 sectors, but since FAT32 uses clusters, the actual number of sectors utilized can vary based on cluster size. The other options do not accurately reflect the necessary calculation.