20 questions about Ms Dos

When was MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) first released?

1981

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Who was the main developer of MS-DOS?

Tim Paterson

- Encyclopedia Britannica

What does MS-DOS stand for?

Microsoft Disk Operating System

- TechTarget

What command is used to display the contents of a directory in MS-DOS?

dir

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Which command is used to change the current directory in MS-DOS?

cd

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In MS-DOS, what command is used to copy one or more files into another location?

copy

- IBM Knowledge Center

What is the filename of the primary configuration file in MS-DOS?

config.sys

- PC Magazine

How many characters long can a file name be in MS-DOS?

8 characters

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Which key is commonly used to repeat the previous command in MS-DOS?

F3

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In MS-DOS, what command is used to delete files permanently?

del

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What is the maximum number of characters allowed in an MS-DOS command line?

128 characters

- TechRepublic

What command is used to format a disk in MS-DOS?

format

- Lifewire

Which command displays the version and build number of MS-DOS?

ver

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What utility is used in MS-DOS to detect and repair disk errors?

chkdsk

- Webopedia

What is the function of the autoexec.bat file in MS-DOS?

Automatically executes commands at startup

- NT Compatible

Which command is used to move one or more files from one directory to another in MS-DOS?

move

- TechNet

What is the purpose of the MS-DOS mode in Windows operating systems?

Provides compatibility with older MS-DOS programs

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Which command is used to create a new directory in MS-DOS?

mkdir

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What is the command used to display the current date in MS-DOS?

date

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What file extension is commonly used for batch files in MS-DOS?

.bat

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