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examcram OS question
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).
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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).
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pipearce
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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 -
OptionsDoomsday J
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Classic example of a trick question.
You gotta read each question and answer very carefully!If you dont stand for something, you will fall for anything.