examcram OS question

paige1

Hello everyone.

I could really use an explanation on this one.

I am taking the practice test (OS) and come across question #10
it reads:

The MYFILE.EXE is located in the C:\Test directory. To execute the file from anywhere, you...

A) add C:\Test to the Path statement.

add the line C:\Test\MYFILE.EXE to the CONFIG.SYS file.

C) add the line DEVICE=MYFILE.EXE to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

D) add ;C:\TEST to the Path statement.

I choose A). Wrong answer. Right answer D).

I thought the semicolon was for setting off multiple path entries, not a part of the entry itself. (path=c:\test;d:\test2)

Does case (upper or lower) make a difference?

Here's the kicker,..The explanation for the right answer was...

"The Path statement in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file sets up the system with an automatic search order for executing files. To make a file, such as MYFILE.EXE, able to be executed from anywhere, the filename must be added to the Path statement (with a semicolon at the beginning)".

Shouldn't it read that the directory name must be added to the Path statement with a semicolon? (As opposed to the file name). :

pipearce

Hello Paige1

I can see your confusion with the question and as you suggest the explanation is incorrect.

I believe the question assumes a Path statement already exists, in which case the provided answer is correct. If it did not already exist then you would not need the semi-colon...it is just used to separate entries in the path statement.

And it is the Directory name that is added to the path, not the file name.

Hope this helps!

Cheers, Paul

Doomsday J

Classic example of a trick question.

You gotta read each question and answer very carefully!