How Much Do You Know About Windows?

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    What is the latest release of windows as of today?

    • Windows vista
    • Windows xp
    • Windows 8
    • Windows 7
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  • 2. 

    What is windows based off?

    • Dos

    • Unix

    • I dunno...

    Correct Answer
    A. Dos
    Explanation
    Windows is based off DOS (Disk Operating System). DOS was a single-user, command-line operating system developed by Microsoft in the early 1980s. Windows was initially created as a graphical user interface (GUI) shell for DOS, providing a more user-friendly and visually appealing interface. Over time, Windows evolved into a full-fledged operating system, but it still retains some of the underlying principles and features of DOS.

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  • 3. 

    What is the default windows mail program?

    • Live mail

    • Outlook express

    • Gmail

    • Yahoo

    Correct Answer
    A. Outlook express
    Explanation
    Outlook Express is the default Windows mail program. It was included in earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows XP, and was commonly used for sending and receiving emails. It provided basic email functionality and was widely used before being replaced by Windows Live Mail and later by the Mail app in Windows 10.

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  • 4. 

    What is the default internet browser?

    • Ie (jnternet explorer)

    • Google chrome

    • Safari

    Correct Answer
    A. Ie (jnternet explorer)
    Explanation
    The default internet browser refers to the web browser that is automatically set as the primary browser when you install a new operating system. In this case, the correct answer is "ie (internet explorer)" which suggests that Internet Explorer is the default browser being referred to.

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  • 5. 

    ______________started Microsoft.

    Correct Answer
    Bill Gates
    bill gates
    Bill gates
    bill Gates
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Bill Gates, bill gates, Bill gates, bill Gates." This answer is correct because it accurately identifies the person who started Microsoft as Bill Gates. The variations in capitalization do not affect the correctness of the answer.

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  • 6. 

    A windows computer is called a ________.

    Correct Answer
    pc
    PC
    p.c
    P.C
    Explanation
    A windows computer is commonly referred to as a PC, which stands for personal computer. The term "pc" can be used in lowercase or uppercase, with or without periods. It is a widely recognized abbreviation for a computer that runs on the Windows operating system.

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  • 7. 

    What is the windows application extension?

    • .exe

    • .deb

    • .app

    Correct Answer
    A. .exe
    Explanation
    The correct answer is .exe. This is the file extension used for Windows application files. Executable files with the .exe extension are designed to be run on the Windows operating system.

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  • 8. 

    What is the windows logo?

    • A window?

    • A snow leopard?

    • A tiger?

    • A cheetah?

    • I give up!!!

    Correct Answer
    A. A window?
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "a window." The Windows logo is a graphical representation of a window, which is a common element in the user interface of the Windows operating system. It consists of four squares, arranged in a grid-like pattern, with each square representing an open window. The logo symbolizes the multi-tasking capabilities and user-friendly interface of the Windows operating system.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following is NOT a valid Windows file system?

    • NTFS

    • FAT32

    • ExFAT

    • HFS+

    Correct Answer
    A. HFS+
    Explanation
    HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus) is a file system primarily used in macOS and older versions of Mac OS X. NTFS (New Technology File System), FAT32 (File Allocation Table 32), and exFAT (Extended File Allocation Table) are all valid file systems used in various versions of the Windows operating system.

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