Microsoft Windows 98 Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5

Question 1

Which Windows 98 feature allows a researcher to schedule automated backups of research data at off-peak hours?

Accepted Answer

Task Scheduler (mstask.exe) to run backup scripts at specified times

Answer

Task Scheduler in Windows 98 can run any program or script at scheduled times, enabling automated unattended backups.

Question 2

A researcher needs to print a full system report for a Windows 98 machine as part of an audit trail. Which tool generates a printable system summary?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft System Information (msinfo32) via File > Print

Answer

Msinfo32's File > Print command outputs a comprehensive system report covering hardware, software, and components.

Question 3

When documenting Windows 98 troubleshooting steps as evidence of a systematic research process, which log file records startup events?

Accepted Answer

Bootlog.txt generated when Windows 98 boots with /B switch or after a failed boot

Answer

Bootlog.txt records each driver and component loaded during startup, providing evidence of the boot process and any failures.

Question 4

Which approach best demonstrates evidence-based decision-making when choosing between upgrading RAM vs. adding virtual memory on a Windows 98 research workstation?

Accepted Answer

Use System Monitor to measure physical memory usage under real workload before deciding

Answer

Measuring actual memory pressure under a real research workload with System Monitor provides objective evidence to guide the upgrade decision.

Question 5

A Windows 98 researcher needs to ensure version control of research documents without third-party software. Which built-in workaround best supports this?

Accepted Answer

Saving dated copies manually (e.g., report_1998-08-05.doc) in versioned folders

Answer

Windows 98 had no built-in version control; dated manual copies in organized folders was the standard evidence-preserving workaround.

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test

Microsoft Windows 98 Practice Test

Microsoft Windows 98 Research & Evidence-Based Practice 5