Command-Line Quiz

Which of the following statements is true regarding the standard command prompt window in Windows?

• A. The default directory is C:\Windows\system32.
• B. Administrative privileges are required for commands to work.
• C. The word "Administrator" appears in the title bar.
• D. To open it, type cmd or command and run as administrator.

What distinguishes an elevated command prompt window in Windows?

• A. The default directory is C:\Windows\system32.
• B. The word "Administrator" appears in the title bar.
• C. Administrative privileges are not required for commands to work.
• D. To open it, type cmd or command in the search box and click Command Prompt.

What does the command "cls" do in a command prompt window?

• A. Retrieves the last command
• B. Clears the command prompt window
• C. Terminates a command before it is finished
• D. Closes the command prompt window

How can you access settings for the command prompt window?

• A. Type settings in the command prompt and press Enter
• B. Right-click the title bar and click Exit
• C. Press Ctrl+C, Ctrl+Break, or Ctrl+Pause
• D. Press the up arrow to retrieve the last command

Which of the following characters is considered a wildcard character for filenames and file extensions, based on the given file-naming conventions?

• A. ?
• B. /
• C. *
• D. #