Which classic command-line interpreter has been part of Windows since MS-DOS days?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: Which classic command-line interpreter has been part of Windows since MS-DOS days? The correct choice is D. Command Prompt (cmd.exe). Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. PowerShell
Why not A: “PowerShell” is not Command Prompt (cmd.exe).
- B. Windows Script Host
Why not B: “Windows Script Host” is not Command Prompt (cmd.exe).
- C. Windows Terminal
Why not C: “Windows Terminal” is not Command Prompt (cmd.exe).
- D. Command Prompt (cmd.exe) ✓
Correct answer
D. Command Prompt (cmd.exe)
Explanation
Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is the term that matches “Which classic command-line interpreter has been part of Windows since MS-DOS days” (option D). Option A (PowerShell) is a different value from Command Prompt (cmd.exe). Option B (Windows Script Host) is a different value from Command Prompt (cmd.exe). Option C (Windows Terminal) is a different value from Command Prompt (cmd.exe). Keep Command Prompt (cmd.exe) as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: Windows 10/11 Official Documentation
Tags: System Tools & Settings
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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