Windows XP Quiz Questions And Answers

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1.

Which command will reissue an IP address for a network workstation?
- A.
  
  WINS / renew
- B.
  
  Config / renew
- C.
  
  IP / reissue
- D.
  
  Ipconfig / renew
2.

Which path will start the Add Printer Wizard on a Windows XP system?
- A.
  
  Start | Control Panel | Printers and Faxes |Add Printer
- B.
  
  Start | Right-click My Computer | Manage | Add Printer
- C.
  
  Start | All Programs | Accessories |System Tools | Printer Wizard
- D.
  
  Start | Control Panel | Networking Devices } Add Printer
3.

POST error codes are controlled by which device?
- A.
  
  BIOS program
- B.
  
  RAM
- C.
  
  The operating system
- D.
  
  The Windows diagnostic program
4.

Which wireless technology operates only at 5 GHz?
- A.
  
  802.11a
- B.
  
  802.11b
- C.
  
  802.11g
- D.
  
  802.11n
5.

What is the minimum amount of RAM for a Windows XP Home Edition?
- A.
  
  64 MB
- B.
  
  128 MB
- C.
  
  256 MB
- D.
  
  512 MB
6.

Which is the best method of communication with a customer?
- A.
  
  Use technical jargon when explaining causes and effects so that the customer will see that you are competent.
- B.
  
  Have the customer fill out the work order completely using their own words to describe the problem so that there is no misunderstanding of the problem.
- C.
  
  Use non technical terms when conversing with a customer.
- D.
  
  Repeat everything the customer says right after they say it so that they know you are listening to the conversation and to insure there is no misunderstanding.
7.

What term is used to describe running a processor at a frequency higher than recommended?
- A.
  
  Throttling
- B.
  
  Hyper-threading
- C.
  
  Multiprocessing
- D.
  
  Over-clocking
8.

Which file system is recommended for Windows XP installation system partitions.
- A.
  
  NTFS
- B.
  
  FAT32
- C.
  
  VFAT
- D.
  
  FAT16
9.

What is the purpose of Windows XP NTBOOTDD.SYS file?
- A.
  
  To determine which operating system to boot, when two or more operating systems are installed on a single partition.
- B.
  
  It is the main NT operating system file also known as the kernel.
- C.
  
  It is required to support a SCSI drives rather than IDE type of hard disk drives.
- D.
  
  It automatically inspects the hardware and then writes a data file to the registry identifying all hardware components that require driver support.
10.

How many bits are used to represent the IP address of a IPv6 network device?
- A.
  
  32
- B.
  
  64
- C.
  
  128
- D.
  
  256
11.

A customer brings a computer into the shop and describes the symptoms of the problem to you. What question should you ask first to help isolate the cause of the problem?
- A.
  
  When did the problem first occur?
- B.
  
  Who is your Internet provider?
- C.
  
  Which operating system is installed?
- D.
  
  How much RAM is installed?
12.

What is the difference between an operating system patch and a service pack?
- A.
  
  A system patch is free and a service pack is not free.
- B.
  
  A service pack is a collection of patches.
- C.
  
  A system patch is a downloaded single file and a service pack is only available on disc.
- D.
  
  A system patch is a collection of service parks.
13.

Which is the best method for repairing a registry error?
- A.
  
  Run format/mbr command from the Run dialog box.
- B.
  
  Download and install the latest registry version from Microsoft’s website.
- C.
  
  Delete the section of the registry that is causing the problem.
- D.
  
  Select and install a System Restore point.
14.

What is the maximum theoretical data transfer speed for IEEE 802.11b wireless?
- A.
  
  54 Mbps
- B.
  
  22 Mbps
- C.
  
  11 Mbps
- D.
  
  1 Mbps
15.

What is the difference between POP3 and SMTP protocols?
- A.
  
  POP3 is a newer version of SMTP.
- B.
  
  POP3 is used to receive or download email, SMTP is used to send or upload email.
- C.
  
  POP3 is used for Windows XP and later operating systems, SMTP is used for earlier operating systems.
- D.
  
  POP3 is used for Microsoft Email services; SMTP is used for Linux based email systems.
16.

How do you access the advanced startup menu in windows XP?
- A.
  
  Press the F8 key after POST but before the Windows logon appears.
- B.
  
  Hold down the Del key during POST.
- C.
  
  Press Ctrl-Alt-Del after the Windows logon appears.
- D.
  
  Press F1 after computer logon.
17.

Which utility will allow you to view which software applications are currently running on a Windows XP machine?
- A.
  
  Event Log
- B.
  
  Msconfig
- C.
  
  Sysconfig
- D.
  
  Task Manager
18.

Which example is a network adapter loopback address?
- A.
  
  255.0.0.0
- B.
  
  1.0.0.127
- C.
  
  255.255.255.255
- D.
  
  127.0.0.1
19.

What is the purpose of a wireless network SSID?
- A.
  
  The SSID is the MAC address for the AP workstation.
- B.
  
  Provides a name for wireless network identification.
- C.
  
  Provides security encryption for data transfers.
- D.
  
  It provides a way to identify which wireless technology is being used such as 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g.
20.

Which two statements are true concerning a Windows XP administrator account? (Select two answers.)
- A.
  
  The administrator account is automatically created during operating system install process.
- B.
  
  The administrator password is optional.
- C.
  
  A system administrator account only exists if the workstation is connected to a network.
- D.
  
  The administrator password is mandatory and must be at least eight characters in length.
21.

What happens when you press the Windows logo key?
- A.
  
  The start menu appears.
- B.
  
  Windows Task Manager appears.
- C.
  
  Windows’s logon appears.
- D.
  
  The system reboots.
22.

Which command is used by Windows XP to view the assigned IP address?
- A.
  
  IPVERSION
- B.
  
  IPv4
- C.
  
  IPCONFIG
- D.
  
  WINIPCONFIG
23.

What is the maximum number of processors supported by Windows XP?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
24.

Which program is used to configure boot device sequence?
- A.
  
  Regedit
- B.
  
  Sysconfig
- C.
  
  Msconfig
- D.
  
  BIOS Setup
25.

Which file system uses the 8.3 naming convention format?
- A.
  
  NTFS
- B.
  
  FAT16
- C.
  
  VFAT
- D.
  
  NFS