Microsoft Windows 98 Technology & Digital Applications 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Windows 98 utility allows you to schedule tasks to run automatically at specified times?
- Task Scheduler (Correct answer)
- System Monitor
- Dr. Watson
- Disk Defragmenter
Correct answer: Task Scheduler
Task Scheduler (also accessible via the Scheduled Tasks folder) lets users automate programs to run at set times or intervals.
Question 2: What does the Windows 98 System File Checker (SFC) primarily do?
- Repairs corrupted Windows system files (Correct answer)
- Scans for viruses
- Defragments the hard drive
- Updates device drivers
Correct answer: Repairs corrupted Windows system files
SFC scans and verifies the integrity of Windows system files, restoring any that are corrupted or missing from the installation media.
Question 3: In Windows 98, which protocol is used by default when connecting to the Internet via a dial-up modem?
- PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) (Correct answer)
- IPX/SPX
- NetBEUI
- AppleTalk
Correct answer: PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)
PPP is the standard protocol used for dial-up Internet connections in Windows 98, encapsulating network layer packets over serial links.
Question 4: Which Windows 98 feature allows multiple users to have separate desktop settings on the same PC?
- User Profiles (Correct answer)
- Multiple Display Support
- Desktop Themes
- Fast User Switching
Correct answer: User Profiles
User Profiles in Windows 98 let each user store individual desktop settings, Start menu items, and favorites separately.
Question 5: What file system format does Windows 98 introduce that supports drives larger than 2 GB?
- FAT32 (Correct answer)
- NTFS
- FAT16
- exFAT
Correct answer: FAT32
FAT32 was a key improvement in Windows 98 (introduced with Windows 95 OSR2), supporting larger partitions and more efficient cluster sizing than FAT16.
Question 6: Which Windows 98 tool provides real-time graphs of system resources like CPU usage and memory?
- System Monitor (Correct answer)
- Resource Meter
- Dr. Watson
- System Information
Correct answer: System Monitor
System Monitor displays real-time performance charts for CPU, memory, file system, and network resources in Windows 98.
Question 7: In Windows 98, what is the purpose of the Dial-Up Networking (DUN) component?
- It connects the PC to remote networks via a modem (Correct answer)
- It manages LAN card settings
- It configures wireless networking
- It controls printer sharing over a network
Correct answer: It connects the PC to remote networks via a modem
Dial-Up Networking enables Windows 98 to connect to the Internet or corporate networks using a telephone line and modem.
Microsoft Windows 98 Technology & Digital Applications 2
Which Windows 98 utility allows you to schedule tasks to run automatically at specified times?