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Win9x Trivia Quiz

Just a few questions about Windows 9x.

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ace_sodium

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,292

Updated
Jul 11 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4438

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. If you 'shift-delete' a file, what happens to it? Hint

Gets deleted without going to the recycle bin

Gets deleted and goes to the recycle bin

You can rename the file

You restore the original version of the file

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Question 2 of 10

2. You know that one of your system files is corrupt, what application should you run to identify the file and rectify the error? Hint

System File Checker

Registry

System File Editor

System Information

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Question 3 of 10

3. You have enabled auto-run for your CD-drive but if you don't want it from 'auto-running' a particular CD. Which key should you press when you insert that CD into your drive?

Hint

Delete

Shift

Alt

Tab

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you want to rename a file, you can either right-click* that file and rename or you can use the shortcut key. What is it?
(* - provided you didn't change your mouse configuration)
Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you created a user account in Windows 98 (and 98SE), what is the extension of the file that stores this information? Hint

*.iop

*.doc

*.pwl

*.tui

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Question 6 of 10

6. This has all the information about your computer's configuration including user profile, information about each software; the most vital part of your windows. What is it called?
Hint

Control Panel

Device Manager

Windows Explorer

Registry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Defragmentation is most effective in drives where you stored...
Hint

Frequently changing files of any type

Pictures

Music Files

Program Files

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many shortcut keys involve using the "Windows" logo key in your keyboard? (located between Alt and Ctrl keys) Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. If in your Device Manager , certain components have a yellow question mark against their name, what is it due to? Hint

Lack of drivers for that hardware

No problem

Not such thing as a yellow question mark

Version Conflict

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the diagnostic software bundled with Windows 98(and 98SE)?

Answer: (First is an abbreviation of a profession, second is elementary! (2 Words))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. If you 'shift-delete' a file, what happens to it?

Answer: Gets deleted without going to the recycle bin

Shift-delete ensures that you don't have to delete the file from the Recycle Bin - not advisable if you are not sure whether you should delete the file.

2. You know that one of your system files is corrupt, what application should you run to identify the file and rectify the error?

Answer: System File Checker

System file checker can be accessed by typing 'sfc' in the Run prompt. It can notify you of any changed, deleted or corrupt system files.

3. You have enabled auto-run for your CD-drive but if you don't want it from 'auto-running' a particular CD. Which key should you press when you insert that CD into your drive?

Answer: Shift

Pressing the shift key when a CD is inserted into your drive will disable 'auto-run'. You can turn off 'auto-run' feature by editing your registry - better method is to install a software like TweakUI which has options for doing the same.

4. If you want to rename a file, you can either right-click* that file and rename or you can use the shortcut key. What is it? (* - provided you didn't change your mouse configuration)

Answer: F2

F1 is the shortcut key for help, F7 opens the spell check if you are using Word.

5. If you created a user account in Windows 98 (and 98SE), what is the extension of the file that stores this information?

Answer: *.pwl

Deleting this file is a way of removing that screen which asks you for your password (provided you are the only user!).

6. This has all the information about your computer's configuration including user profile, information about each software; the most vital part of your windows. What is it called?

Answer: Registry

Type 'regedit' to access your computer's registry, be sure to back up before you go about deleting keys!

7. Defragmentation is most effective in drives where you stored...

Answer: Frequently changing files of any type

Defragging helps your files run faster by reallocating (or repositioning information clusters). Generally it should be done once in a month.

8. How many shortcut keys involve using the "Windows" logo key in your keyboard? (located between Alt and Ctrl keys)

Answer: 10

The more important ones include Display help: Windows + F1; Display the Start menu :Windows etc. All the shortcut keys are mentioned under Windows Help.

9. If in your Device Manager , certain components have a yellow question mark against their name, what is it due to?

Answer: Lack of drivers for that hardware

Drivers are software which co-ordinate activities between an OS and various hardware items. It could also be due to certain other problems; version conflict is a problem with respect to software.

10. What is the name of the diagnostic software bundled with Windows 98(and 98SE)?

Answer: Dr Watson

There are other tools as well - most of these are present under "System Information".

Source: Author ace_sodium

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