Windows 98 Exam

1. When installing Windows 98 you have three choices for the type of installation. Which of the following are the choices provided? Choose all that apply.
   A. Typical B. Portable C. Compact D. Custom E.
   
   
2. Windows 98 is a ____________________ bit operating system
   A. 16 B. 32 C. 64 D. 128
   
   
3. What program should be used to partition your hard drive before installing Windows 98?
   A. scandisk B. defrag C. fdisk D. disk compressor
   
   
4. When performing a push installation you create an msbatch.inf file. What is the purpose of this file?
   A. it provides information about how large the hard drive is.
   B. it is an answer files that automatically answers questions normally asked during installation.
   C. it is an automated file that will automatically start the computer, install the OS and then turn the computer off.

D. You do not need such a file.

5. I want to install Windows 98 from the Itserver. The install file is found in the Office97 folder on the server. Write out the correct command you would used with the run command:
   Run_________________________________________________________
   
   
6. Which of the five steps that occur during installation should NOT be interrupted?
   A. Preparing to Run Windows 98 Setup
   B. Collecting Information About Your Computer
   C. Copying Windows 98 Files to Your Computer
   D. Restarting Your Computer
   E. Setting Up Hardware and Finalizing Settings
   
   
7. I have decided to install some other Windows components found under the Communications category. What button would I click on to see all of the options under this category so I could choose just the options I wanted?
   A. Information B. Details C. Help D. Select All
   
   
8. What are some of the advantages of a Push installation?
   A. does not require user input
   B. you can perform multiple installations at the same time
   C. it is faster than performing individual installations
   D. All of these are advantages of a Push installation
   
   
9. User profiles are useful because they
   A. save the desktop settings of each individual user
   B. provide extra security for Windows 98
   C. allow you to view each users settings
   D. can be setup by simply clicking on the desktop
   
   
10. What is true of a roaming profile?
    A. it is the same for all users
    B. the user’s settings are the same no matter which computer a user logs into
    C. it does not require a network
    D. All of these are true.
    
    
11. What key(s) do you press to enter safe-mode in Windows 98?
    A. Delete B. Ctrl C. F8 D. any key will work
    
    
12. Which of the following utilities would I use in the following situation. When my computer was new it was very fast but now it is getting much slower when I open and save files. To increase performance I would use:
    A. Scandisk B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Disk Defragmentor
    
    
13. My system was not shut down properly and some files may be corrupted. Which utility should I use?
    A. Scandisk B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Disk Defragmentor
    
    
14. I removed some software but did not use the uninstall utility to remove it and now the following error comes up every time I start my workstation: Diskcopy file not found. Registry references not found. Which utility should I use to correct this problem?
    A. Scandisk B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Disk Defragmentor
    
    
15. My hard drive is almost full and I need to remove unused and temporary files. What utility would I use for this?
    A. Disk Cleanup B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Disk Defragmentor
    
    
16. When My Computer is opened two hard drives are shown, C: and D: When the computer is opened only one hard drive is present. What utility was used to create two drives from one physical drive?
    A. Scandisk B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Disk Defragmentor
    
    
17. Which of the following is an example of the 8.3 rule?
    A. install.exe B. eight.three C. US History.doc D. all of these
    
    
18. What utility would you use to change a hard drive that is FAT16 to FAT32?
    A. Scandisk B. Regedit C. Fdisk D. Drive Converter
    
    
19. What are some of the advantages of FAT32 over FAT16 (choose all that apply)
    A. FAT32 can be used for HD up to 2GB
    B. FAT32 supports larger HDs
    C. FAT32 is more efficient in its use of disk space
    D. All of these
    
    
20. Under what conditions is a file compressed?
    A. When the file is opened B. When the file is saved to a compressed disk
    C. When the file is copied to an uncompressed floppy disk
    D. File compression is not an option with Windows 98
    
    
    
    
21. What type of files should be compressed?
    A. System files B. Frequently used files
    C. Files that are large but not used very often D. All files
    
    
22. What would I type in the Run window to install the Office Suite from the network?
    A. install.exe B. \\Itserver\Office97\setup.exe C. setup.exe

D. A:\install.exe

23. You just inserted your CD ROM in the D: drive and you are ready to install your new program. What command should you type in the Run window?
    A. install.exe B. \\Itserver\setup.exe C. D:\setup.exe D. A:\install.exe
    
    
24. What is a TSR?
    A. a program that runs once and remains in memory.
    B. a transient situation resolver
    C. a true student request
    D. all of these
    
25. Which startup mode only loads the minimal drivers needed?
    A. safe mode B. normal mode C. step by step confirmation D. logged startup
    
    
26. When would you start your computer in safe mode?
    A. When a problem at startup prevents the workstation from booting properly

B. When essential startup files have been corrupted or deleted
C. When there is a conflict with the video drivers and the display is messed up

D. All of these are reasons to start a computer in safe mode.

27. Which of the following files is NOT skipped when booting in safe mode?
    A. the registry B. config.sys C. autoexec.bat D. all of these are skipped
    
    
28. How often should you create a start up disk?
    A. Only when you install Windows 98
    B. Anytime you modify your system configuration
    C. When you feel like it
    D. When your teacher tells you to
    
    
29. What is the function of the RAM Drive that is created when you boot off a Windows 98 startup disk?
    A. It contains the RAM utility that can fix any problem
    B. It acts like a hard drive and stores utilities that can be used for troubleshooting
    C. It acts as a second hard drive and provides more useable space
    D. It compresses your hard drive to provide more usable space
    E. There is no such thing as a RAM Drive
    
    
30. The best thing about this test is
    A. It is almost over
    A. the free points that are provided
    A. the fact that it is on-line
    A. All of the above

Windows 98 Lab Practical Section

Choose three of the following activities to demonstrate to your instructor. When you have completed ALL THREE ask for teacher check. All of these must be done in Windows 98.

1. Create a new user called Rocio Allegro _____________________________
   
   
2. Obtain a floppy disk and make it a Windows 98 Startup Disk. Boot from the disk and then move to the RamDrive and display the files on this virtual drive. _____________________
   
   
3. Start Fdisk and display the partition information for your hard drive._______________
   
   
4. Add the Accessiblity features that comes with Windows 98 to your computer.____________
   
   
5. Backup the registry using ERU. Save the file on the C: drive as ERDTest.______________
   
   
6. Run Scandisk _______________________ and Defrag__________________