DOS (Disk Operating System) uses a command-line interface (CLI) to perform file, directory, and system management tasks. Below are essential DOS commands with examples.
Opening Command Prompt (CMD)
- Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter.
- Or, search for Command Prompt in the Start menu.
File & Directory Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
|---|
dir | Lists files & folders | dir C:\Users |
cd | Changes directory | cd Documents |
cd.. | Moves up one directory | cd.. |
md or mkdir | Creates a new folder | mkdir NewFolder |
rd or rmdir | Deletes a folder | rmdir OldFolder |
del | Deletes a file | del file.txt |
copy | Copies a file | copy file1.txt D:\Backup |
move | Moves or renames a file | move file1.txt D:\Documents |
ren | Renames a file | ren oldname.txt newname.txt |
System & Disk Commands
| Command | Description | Example |
cls | Clears the screen | cls |
time | Displays or changes system time | time |
date | Displays or changes system date | date |
ver | Shows DOS version | ver |
vol | Displays disk volume name | vol C: |
chkdsk | Checks disk for errors | chkdsk C: |
format | Formats a disk drive | format D: |
exit | Closes command prompt | exit |
Viewing & Editing Files
| Command | Description | Example |
type | Displays file contents | type file.txt |
edit | Opens a file editor (old DOS) | edit file.txt |
notepad | Opens file in Notepad | notepad file.txt |
Qus. 1 : While running DOS on a PC, the command that is used to duplicate the entire diskette?
- COPY
- DISKCOPY
- CHKDSK
- TYPE
Qus. 2 : Which command will be used to close a terminal window?
- end
- close
- exit
- none
Qus. 3 : Which command is used to create a directory in DOS
- CREATE
- CD
- DIR
- MD or MKDIR
Qus. 4 : <p>Match the following DOS commands with their correct functions.</p><p><br></p><table class="table table-bordered"><tbody><tr><td><b>Commands</b></td><td><b>Functions</b></td></tr><tr><td>1. DIR</td><td>A. Deletes a file</td></tr><tr><td>2. DEL</td><td>B. Copies files from one location to another</td></tr><tr><td>3. MD</td><td>C. Displays a list of files and directories</td></tr><tr><td>4. COPY</td><td>D. Creates a new directory</td></tr><tr><td><br></td><td>E. Removes a directory</td></tr><tr><td><br></td><td>F. Formats a disk</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br></p>
- 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
- 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
- 1-D, 2-E, 3-B, 4-A
- 1-F, 2-D, 3-C, 4-E
Programs