Microsoft Windows 98 Technology & Digital Applications 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the Windows 98 'Safe Mode' primarily help users accomplish?
- Diagnose and fix startup problems by loading minimal drivers (Correct answer)
- Run applications with elevated privileges
- Connect securely to the Internet
- Prevent other users from accessing the PC
Correct answer: Diagnose and fix startup problems by loading minimal drivers
Safe Mode boots Windows 98 with only essential drivers and services, allowing users to troubleshoot problems caused by faulty drivers or software.
Question 2: Which Windows 98 component is responsible for managing virtual memory and the swap file?
- Virtual Memory Manager (VMM) (Correct answer)
- Memory Optimizer
- HIMEM.SYS only
- EMM386.EXE
Correct answer: Virtual Memory Manager (VMM)
The Virtual Memory Manager in Windows 98 automatically manages the page file (WIN386.SWP), swapping data between RAM and disk as needed.
Question 3: In Windows 98, what is the function of MSCONFIG (System Configuration Utility)?
- Controls which programs and services load at startup (Correct answer)
- Formats hard drives
- Configures network adapters
- Manages user accounts
Correct answer: Controls which programs and services load at startup
MSCONFIG allows users to selectively disable startup programs, services, and boot options to troubleshoot conflicts or speed up boot times.
Question 4: Which Windows 98 technology allows the desktop wallpaper to be replaced with live web content?
- Active Desktop (Correct answer)
- Desktop Themes
- HTML Wallpaper
- Web View
Correct answer: Active Desktop
Active Desktop, introduced with the Windows Desktop Update, allows HTML pages or web-based content to be displayed directly on the Windows 98 desktop.
Question 5: What is the purpose of the Windows 98 'Recycle Bin'?
- Temporarily stores deleted files before permanent removal (Correct answer)
- Compresses infrequently used files
- Stores temporary Internet files
- Archives old system restore points
Correct answer: Temporarily stores deleted files before permanent removal
The Recycle Bin holds deleted files so users can restore them if deleted accidentally; files are permanently removed when the Bin is emptied.
Question 6: In Windows 98, which networking protocol is typically used for small local area networks without a dedicated server?
- NetBEUI (Correct answer)
- TCP/IP
- IPX/SPX
- AppleTalk
Correct answer: NetBEUI
NetBEUI (NetBIOS Extended User Interface) is a simple, non-routable protocol suited for small peer-to-peer LANs in Windows 98 environments.
Question 7: Which Windows 98 tool allows users to create and view compressed archive files?
- Compression Agent (DriveSpace 3) (Correct answer)
- Backup
- Disk Cleanup
- Cabinet (CAB) Extractor only
Correct answer: Compression Agent (DriveSpace 3)
DriveSpace 3 and Compression Agent in Windows 98 can compress entire drives or individual files, while CAB files are Microsoft's archive format used for distribution.
Microsoft Windows 98 Technology & Digital Applications 5
What does the Windows 98 'Safe Mode' primarily help users accomplish?