Question

Which of the following statement about device formatting is FALSE?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is;

A) Device manufacturers store the initial file-system data structures in the device.

Explanation:

Before a storage device can be used for data storage, it is required to prepare the device for use and to make the device to become visible to the operating system by formatting of the device

New storage devices are not pre-formatted or come with a ready to use file system as there are different file systems specifically designed for particular  operating systems or operating environment.

Formatting creates partitions, makes the hard drive visible to the operating system and creates a file system that is new such that the storage device can be used for storing files.