1. The use of _____________ files reduces errors, saves time, and avoids redundant operations at the command prompt.

a. ASCII

b. redirected

c. piped

d. batch

e. source

Answer: _____

2. _____________ files allow you to _____________ a process, thus increasing efficiency at the command line.

a. ASCII, redirect

b. Filtered, sort

c. Sorted, delete

d. Batch, decelerate

e. Batch, automate

Answer: _____

3. The most common signal to the command interpreter that you have executed a command is

a. the F1 key.

b. ENTER or RETURN.

c. the ALT key.

d. the CTL or CTRL key.

e. the TAB key.

Answer: _____

4. In Windows 95 or 98, what is the default file extension for a batch file?

a. .BAT

b. .CMD

c. .BATCH

d. .COM

e. None of the above

Answer: _____

5. In Windows XP Professional, what are two file extensions for a batch file?

a. .BAT

b. .CMD

c. .BATCH

d. Both a and b

e. Both a and c

Answer: _____

6. Which of the following are acceptable editors for the creation of batch files in Windows XP Professional?

a. Word 2000, saving the file as Text Only, *.TXT

b. EDIT

c. NOTEPAD

d. COPY CON

e. All of the above

Answer: _____

7. "Batch" is an old _____________ term.

a. computer hacking

b. data computational

c. mainframe programming

d. PC computing

e. data processing

Answer: _____

8. To run a batch job is to run a sequence of operations without

a. data.

b. experience.

c. custom code.

d. interruption.

e. output devices.

Answer: _____

9. Using an ATM is a good example of _____________ processing.

a. Batch

b. Interruptive

c. Interactive

d. Virtual

e. Mechanical

Answer: _____

10. If the command interpreter cannot find an executable file in response to user input, it will display

a. a request for further information.

b. a request for an updated path.

c. a request for the specific location of the file drive/directory.

d. a request that the user load the specified executable now.

e. an error message.

Answer: _____