After searching the current directory where does command.com search next? A. C:DOSUTILITIES B. Config.sys C. Autoexec.bat D. The Path Statement E. None of the above

C:DOSUTILITIES
Config.sys
Autoexec.bat
The Path Statement E. None of the above

The correct answer is D. The Path Statement.

The Path statement is a variable that stores a list of directories that the operating system will search for executable files. When you type a command at the command prompt, the operating system first searches the current directory for the executable file with that name. If it does not find the file in the current directory, it then searches the directories listed in the Path statement.

The Path statement is typically defined in the Autoexec.bat file. You can also add or remove directories from the Path statement by editing the Autoexec.bat file.

A. C:DOSUTILITIES is incorrect because the operating system does not search this directory by default.
B. Config.sys is incorrect because this file contains configuration settings for the operating system.
C. Autoexec.bat is incorrect because this file contains commands that are executed when you start your computer.
E. None of the above is incorrect because the operating system does search the Path statement.