MS-DOS Practice Exam

About the MS-DOS Exam

The Certificate in MS-DOS (Microsoft Disk Operating System) is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of MS-DOS, a command-line operating system developed by Microsoft. MS-DOS, although not as widely used today, laid the foundation for modern computing and understanding its principles can be valuable for IT professionals, computer enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the history of computing.

Skills Covered

• Understanding MS-DOS Commands: Participants will learn the essential commands used in MS-DOS for file management, directory navigation, disk operations, and batch scripting.
• File Management: This includes creating, copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files and directories, as well as managing file attributes and permissions.
• System Configuration: Participants will learn how to configure system settings, such as date and time, display settings, device drivers, and memory management.
• Basic Scripting: Introduction to batch scripting for automating tasks, creating custom commands, and executing sequences of MS-DOS commands.
• Troubleshooting: Participants will develop skills in diagnosing and resolving common issues encountered while working with MS-DOS, such as disk errors, file corruption and system crashes.

Who should take the Exam?

This certification is suitable for:

• IT professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of legacy systems and command-line interfaces.
• Computer enthusiasts interested in learning about the history of operating systems and computing.
• Students pursuing degrees or certifications in computer science, information technology, or related fields.
• Individuals working with legacy systems or embedded systems that still rely on MS-DOS.

Detailed Course Outline:

The Certificate in MS-DOS exam covers the following topics - 

Module 1 - Introduction to MS-DOS

• History and evolution of MS-DOS
• Basic concepts and terminology

Module 2 - MS-DOS Commands

• File management commands (DIR, COPY, MOVE, REN, DEL, etc.)
• Disk operations (FORMAT, CHKDSK, DISKCOPY, etc.)
• System configuration commands (DATE, TIME, MODE, etc.)
• Batch scripting basics (ECHO, GOTO, IF, FOR, etc.)

Module 3 - File Management

• Creating and deleting files and directories
• Copying, moving, and renaming files
• Setting file attributes and permissions

Module 4 - System Configuration

• Configuring system settings
• Managing device drivers
• Memory management and optimization

Module 5 - Basic Scripting

• Writing and executing batch scripts
• Automating tasks and repetitive commands
• Error handling and debugging

Module 6 - Troubleshooting

• Diagnosing common MS-DOS errors and issues
• Repairing disk errors and file corruption
• Troubleshooting system crashes and freezes