What is the default file system used by Windows 10 and 11? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the default file system used by Windows 10 and 11?
A. exFAT
B. ext4
C. FAT32
D. NTFS
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Windows uses NTFS (New Technology File System) as its default file system for internal drives, supporting security, compression, and large files.

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