Asked by Yanisa Silalai on Jul 05, 2024

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The maximum allowable filename in the DOS operating system is ____.

A) 8 characters plus an optional period and 3-character extension
B) 14 characters
C) 155 characters
D) 255 characters

DOS Operating System

An acronym for Disk Operating System, it refers to several closely related operating systems that dominated the IBM PC compatible market during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Characters

Symbols or letters used in writing that represent sounds, words, or concepts in a language.

  • Determine the qualities and limitations linked to filenames within various operating systems.
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Jasmin SandhuJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The DOS operating system allows a maximum filename length of 8 characters, plus an optional period and a 3-character extension, commonly referred to as the 8.3 filename convention.