Microsoft Windows 98 Research & Evidence-Based Practice 4

Question 1

A Windows 98 user wants to automate repetitive data-collection tasks during research. Which built-in scripting technology supports this?

Accepted Answer

Windows Script Host (WSH) running VBScript or JScript

Answer

Windows 98 introduced Windows Script Host, allowing VBScript and JScript automation scripts to run natively.

Question 2

Which Windows 98 Control Panel setting should a researcher adjust to ensure the system clock is accurate for timestamping research logs?

Accepted Answer

Date/Time properties to set correct time zone and synchronize manually

Answer

The Date/Time Control Panel applet sets the system clock and time zone, directly affecting file timestamps used in research documentation.

Question 3

How can a Windows 98 researcher most effectively share large research datasets with colleagues given the era's typical connectivity?

Accepted Answer

Compress files using built-in compression or WinZip and transfer via LAN share or email attachment

Answer

File compression plus LAN sharing or email was the standard and most reliable method for exchanging large datasets in the Windows 98 era.

Question 4

A researcher needs persistent notes linked to specific files. Which Windows 98 feature allows attaching descriptive metadata to files in Explorer?

Accepted Answer

File Properties > Summary tab fields (Title, Subject, Author, Comments)

Answer

The Summary tab in a file's Properties dialog supports metadata fields like Title, Subject, and Comments for documentation purposes.

Question 5

Which Windows 98 networking feature allows a researcher to access shared research folders on a university LAN without a dedicated server OS?

Accepted Answer

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks peer-to-peer sharing

Answer

Windows 98's built-in File and Printer Sharing enables peer-to-peer folder sharing directly between workstations without a server.

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test