Microsoft Windows 98 Professional Standards & Competencies 3

Question 1

A professional is setting up multiple Windows 98 workstations in a business environment. Which Windows 98 feature allows centralized configuration management using a server?

Accepted Answer

System Policy Editor

Answer

System Policy Editor allows administrators to enforce user and computer settings from a central server policy file.

Question 2

During a Windows 98 troubleshooting session, a technician needs to start the system with minimal drivers. Which startup mode should be used?

Accepted Answer

Safe Mode

Answer

Safe Mode starts Windows 98 with only basic drivers, helping isolate whether a problem is caused by a third-party driver or software.

Question 3

A client's Windows 98 machine is running slowly. After checking Resource Meter and finding memory usage consistently above 90%, what is the most professional recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Recommend adding more RAM to the system

Answer

Consistently high memory usage indicates insufficient physical RAM, and adding more RAM is the most effective hardware solution.

Question 4

What is the professional standard for handling a Windows 98 system that contains sensitive business data before disposing of old hardware?

Accepted Answer

Perform a low-level format or use secure disk wiping software

Answer

A simple deletion or recycle bin empty does not remove data; a secure wipe or low-level format is required to prevent data recovery.

Question 5

A Windows 98 user reports their Registry became corrupted. Which professional tool can be used to restore a previous version of the Registry?

Accepted Answer

Registry Checker (Scanregw.exe)

Answer

Registry Checker (Scanregw.exe) scans, backs up, and can restore the Windows 98 Registry from up to five automatic daily backups.

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test

Microsoft Windows 98 Professional Standards & Competencies 3