Microsoft Windows 98 Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield Microsoft Windows 98 facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Often use to safeguard a server in case of a blackout → Uninterruptible Power Supply.
2. Microsoft Windows is a? → Operating system
3. What is a 'cluster' in the context of the Windows 98 FAT32 file system? → A group of sectors that is the smallest unit of disk allocation
4. How many steps are required to launch Windows 98 setup? → 5
5. What is a Workgroup in a Windows 98 peer-to-peer network? → A logical grouping of computers that share resources without a dedicated server
6. Which Windows 98 built-in utility is used to check a hard disk for errors and repair them? → ScanDisk
7. Which tool is used during Windows 98 setup to create and format disk partitions before installation? → FDISK
8. What is the maximum length of a file name in Windows 98 using long file name (LFN) support? → 255 characters
9. How many different types of compression can you use with DriveSpace 3? → 3
10. Which command-line tool in Windows 98 shows active network connections and their status? → NETSTAT
11. What is reflective practice in Microsoft Windows 98 professional development? → Systematically examining experiences to gain insight and improve future practice
12. To save past iterations of a shared folder, you configure the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). The copies of shared folders are often kept in the following: → A local volume
13. Deleted files and directories are momentarily kept in. → Recycle Bin
14. Which Windows 98 feature allows the OS to automatically detect and configure new hardware? → Plug and Play
15. What Windows 98 networking component allows the PC to connect to the internet via a modem and phone line? → Dial-Up Networking (DUN)
16. Why is evidence-based practice important in Microsoft Windows 98? → It integrates best available evidence with professional expertise for optimal outcomes
17. What is a risk mitigation strategy in Microsoft Windows 98 practice? → Implementing controls that reduce the likelihood or impact of identified risks
18. What does 'formatting' a disk in Windows 98 do? → Prepares the disk by creating a new file system, erasing all data
19. How does a Microsoft Windows 98 professional communicate risks to stakeholders? → By presenting risks clearly with context, potential impacts, and recommended actions
20. Which Windows 98 feature allows you to map a shared network folder as a drive letter? → Map Network Drive
21. Which Windows 98 feature allows multiple users to have separate desktop settings on the same PC? → User Profiles
22. What does the Windows 98 Disk Cleanup utility primarily do? → Removes unnecessary files to free up disk space
23. What role does active listening play in Microsoft Windows 98 practice? → It ensures accurate understanding, demonstrates respect, and improves outcomes
24. What is the minimum RAM requirement recommended for installing Windows 98? → 16 MB
25. What does the Archive bit on a Windows 98 file indicate to backup software? → The file has been modified since the last backup
26. What Windows 98 tool checks and repairs disk errors on FAT volumes? → ScanDisk
27. Which Windows 98 utility lets you control which programs run at startup? → System Configuration Utility (MSCONFIG)
28. What does the Windows 98 Disk Cleanup utility remove to free up hard drive space? → Temporary files, cached pages, and emptied Recycle Bin contents
29. Usually, drives with the letters A and B. → Floppy drives
30. Up to ___ devices can be connected to the bus at once thanks to the tiered structure used by the USB. → 127