Computer Science Ques 481

Question: DOS and windows 3, x support file names up to ____________character in length.

Options:

A) Two

B) Four

C) Six

D) Eight

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • In the beginning, Microsoft operating systems such as MS-DOS or Windows 3.X did not Support long file names like other operating systems such as UNIX, OS/2, and the Apple Macintosh MAC OS. The earlier versions of Microsoft operating system had a limitation of eighth a racier file name or directory and a three character extension. This standard was more commonly known as 8.3 file naming convention.