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

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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.

The Maximum Allowable Filename in the DOS Operating System Is