NetApp Certified Associate (NCA) — Question 37

Which statement is correct about block and file data access?

Answer options

• A. With block data access, the host OS owns the file system; with file data access. ONTAP owns the file system
• B. With block data access, ONTAP owns the file system; with file data access, the host OS owns the file system
• C. With block and file data access, the host OS owns the file system
• D. With block and file data access, ONTAP owns the file system.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because block data access allows the host operating system to control the file system, while with file data access, ONTAP takes ownership. Option B is incorrect as it reverses the roles of ownership. Options C and D are also incorrect because they assert that either only the host OS or ONTAP owns the file system in both access methods, which is not true.