Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 File System & Storage Management 2

Question 1

What is the Windows 98 Recycle Bin used for?

Accepted Answer

Temporarily storing deleted files before permanent removal

Answer

The Recycle Bin temporarily holds deleted files, allowing users to restore them before they are permanently removed.

Question 2

How do you permanently delete a file in Windows 98 without sending it to the Recycle Bin?

Accepted Answer

Press Shift+Delete

Answer

Pressing Shift+Delete in Windows 98 permanently deletes a file, bypassing the Recycle Bin entirely.

Question 3

Which Windows 98 file attribute makes a file invisible in normal directory listings?

Accepted Answer

Hidden

Answer

The Hidden file attribute causes Windows 98 to hide the file from normal directory views unless 'Show hidden files' is enabled.

Question 4

What does the Archive bit on a Windows 98 file indicate to backup software?

Accepted Answer

The file has been modified since the last backup

Answer

The Archive bit is set when a file is created or modified, signaling to backup programs that the file needs to be backed up.

Question 5

What is the maximum length of a file name in Windows 98 using long file name (LFN) support?

Accepted Answer

255 characters

Answer

Windows 98 supports long file names of up to 255 characters, a major improvement over the 8.3 format used in DOS.

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test