Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum file size supported by the FAT32 file system in Windows 98?
- 2 GB
- 4 GB (Correct answer)
- 8 GB
- 16 GB
Correct answer: 4 GB
FAT32 supports a maximum individual file size of 4 GB minus 1 byte, due to the 32-bit file size field in the directory entry.
Question 2: Which Windows 98 networking protocol was most commonly used to connect to the Internet via dial-up?
- NetBEUI
- IPX/SPX
- TCP/IP (Correct answer)
- DLC
Correct answer: TCP/IP
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) is the standard protocol for Internet communication and was required for dial-up Internet access.
Question 3: What does pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete do in Windows 98?
- Shuts down the computer immediately
- Opens the Close Program dialog box (Correct answer)
- Restarts the computer
- Opens Task Scheduler
Correct answer: Opens the Close Program dialog box
In Windows 98, Ctrl + Alt + Delete opens the Close Program dialog, which lists running applications and allows the user to end tasks or shut down.
Question 4: Which file in Windows 98 stores user-specific settings and preferences?
- WIN.INI
- SYSTEM.INI
- USER.DAT (Correct answer)
- CONFIG.SYS
Correct answer: USER.DAT
USER.DAT is the user-specific portion of the Windows 98 registry, storing per-user settings such as desktop preferences and application data.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the Windows 98 'Recycle Bin'?
- Permanently deletes files immediately
- Temporarily stores deleted files before permanent removal (Correct answer)
- Compresses old files to save space
- Archives files for backup
Correct answer: Temporarily stores deleted files before permanent removal
The Recycle Bin holds deleted files temporarily so users can restore them if needed; files are permanently deleted when the Recycle Bin is emptied.
Question 6: In Windows 98, which utility converts a FAT16 partition to FAT32 without losing data?
- FDISK
- FORMAT /FS:FAT32
- Drive Converter (CVT.EXE) (Correct answer)
- SCANDISK
Correct answer: Drive Converter (CVT.EXE)
Drive Converter (CVT.EXE) is the built-in Windows 98 tool that converts existing FAT16 drives to FAT32 without formatting or losing data.
Question 7: What Windows 98 feature enables the operating system to use hard disk space as additional RAM?
- RAM Doubler
- Virtual Memory (swap file) (Correct answer)
- Memory Extender
- Cache Manager
Correct answer: Virtual Memory (swap file)
Virtual Memory uses a swap file (WIN386.SWP) on the hard disk to extend available memory when physical RAM is insufficient.
Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 3
What is the maximum file size supported by the FAT32 file system in Windows 98?