Microsoft Windows 98 Research & Evidence-Based Practice 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Windows 98 tool allows you to search for files containing specific text content to locate research documents?
- Find > Files or Folders with 'Containing text' field (Correct answer)
- Device Manager search
- System Information keyword scan
- Registry Editor find function
Correct answer: Find > Files or Folders with 'Containing text' field
The Find > Files or Folders dialog in Windows 98 includes a 'Containing text' field that searches inside file contents.
Question 2: When using Internet Explorer 4/5 bundled with Windows 98 for research, which feature allows saving a web page for offline reference?
- File > Save As with 'Web Page, complete' option (Correct answer)
- Right-click > Add to Favorites only
- View > Source and copy text
- Edit > Select All then print
Correct answer: File > Save As with 'Web Page, complete' option
File > Save As with 'Web Page, complete' saves the HTML and all associated assets for offline viewing.
Question 3: A researcher needs to document system configuration details on a Windows 98 machine. Which built-in utility provides comprehensive hardware and software information?
- Microsoft System Information (msinfo32.exe) (Correct answer)
- Device Manager only
- Control Panel > System tab
- Regedit export
Correct answer: Microsoft System Information (msinfo32.exe)
Msinfo32.exe (Microsoft System Information) provides detailed reports on hardware resources, components, and software environment.
Question 4: Which Windows 98 Accessibility feature supports researchers who need to document findings using voice input?
- Windows 98 did not include built-in speech recognition; third-party software was required (Correct answer)
- Narrator provided full speech-to-text input
- StickyKeys enabled voice commands
- SerialKeys handled microphone-based input natively
Correct answer: Windows 98 did not include built-in speech recognition; third-party software was required
Windows 98 lacked built-in speech recognition; tools like Dragon NaturallySpeaking were needed for voice input.
Question 5: How does Windows 98's Briefcase feature support field researchers working between a laptop and desktop?
- It synchronizes files between two computers, keeping the most current version (Correct answer)
- It backs up files to a network share automatically
- It compresses research files for email transmission
- It encrypts sensitive research data for transport
Correct answer: It synchronizes files between two computers, keeping the most current version
Briefcase tracks file versions between computers and merges updates so researchers always work with the latest copy.
Question 6: A Windows 98 user wants to organize research citations in a structured format. Which bundled application best supports plain-text note-taking with search capability?
- Notepad with Find (Ctrl+F) for keyword search (Correct answer)
- Paint for annotated diagrams
- Phone Dialer for contact logging
- HyperTerminal for remote note storage
Correct answer: Notepad with Find (Ctrl+F) for keyword search
Notepad's lightweight Find function (Ctrl+F) lets researchers search through text-based citation notes quickly.
Question 7: Which Windows 98 Internet Explorer security zone setting is most appropriate when accessing external research databases of unknown trust level?
- Internet zone with High security to limit active content execution (Correct answer)
- Trusted Sites zone to maximize functionality
- Local Intranet zone for all external sites
- Custom zone with all settings disabled
Correct answer: Internet zone with High security to limit active content execution
The Internet zone set to High security restricts potentially harmful active content from unknown research database sites.
Microsoft Windows 98 Research & Evidence-Based Practice 2
Which Windows 98 tool allows you to search for files containing specific text content to locate research documents?