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Quiz by John Bartucz (Mr. B)

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  • Q1
    Which of these is NOT a responsibility of the Operating System?
    Connecting to a network
    Providing a user interface
    Interfacing with hardware
    Performing a power-on self-test
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of these is a 16-bit version of Windows?
    Windows XP
    None
    Windows Vista
    Windows 95
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the correct chronological order from oldest to newest?
    Users re-arrange answers into correct order
    Jumble
    30s
  • Q4
    "Windows 7" is a version. What is the "Ultimate" in "Windows 7 Ultimate"?
    An edition
    An Update
    An OEM
    A Service Pack
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the benefit of using a 64-bit operating system over 32-bit?
    Always faster
    Supports larger hard drives
    Supports more memory
    Uses less power
    30s
  • Q6
    Which policy defines the length of time that Microsoft will support a version?
    Compatibility Wizard
    Support Lifecycle
    Upgrade Advisor
    Software Assurance
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the minimum CPU speed for Windows 8?
    2 GHz for both 32 and 64-bit
    1 GHz for both 32 and 64-bit
    1 GHz for 32-bit and 2 GHz for 64-bit
    800 MHz for 32-bit and 1 GHz for 64-bit
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one item that Microsoft specifies for different versions
    Size of case
    Amount of RAM
    Type of hard drive
    Brand of motherboard
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following can NOT be upgraded FROM Windows Vista Business Edition
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Windows 7 Home
    Windows 7 Professional
    30s
  • Q10
    Which program can you download to determine wether your computer meets the requirements for a Windows 7 or 8 upgrade?
    Windows Help
    Clippy
    Upgrade Advisor/Assistant
    Windows Setup
    30s
  • Q11
    If an old app will not run on Windows 7 despite many attemps, which tool is a fully-licensed copy of Windows XP running in a virtual environment?
    Compatibility Mode
    Windows XP Mode
    Administrative Tools
    Virtual PC
    30s
  • Q12
    If you wanted to browse the control panel without categories in Windows Vista, which view could you use?
    Details
    Small Icons
    Large Icons
    Classic
    30s
  • Q13
    Microsoft Live Signon occurs in Windows 8 and 10 with what type of account?
    Standard user
    Local
    Microsoft
    Administrator
    30s
  • Q14
    What does the start button do when clicked in Windows 8.1
    Nothing. 8.1 has no start button
    Minimizes all windows
    Opens the taskbar
    Opens the Start Screen
    30s
  • Q15
    How do you install new Metro/Modern apps in Windows 8.1 and 10?
    Control Panel
    The Windows Store
    Start Screen
    Settings
    30s

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