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1.

What is a set of computer instructions, called a computer program, that controls the allocation of hardware such as memory, disk devices, printers, and CD ROM and DVD drives and provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer?
- A.
  
  Workstation
- B.
  
  Operating system
- C.
  
  Network
Correct Answer
B. Operating system
2.

How many bits does the Windows XP operating system used for addressing and other purposes?
- A.
  
  32
- B.
  
  64
- C.
  
  96
Correct Answer
A. 32
3.

A _________ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides centralized storage for programs, data, and information.
- A.
  
  Server
- B.
  
  Workstation
- C.
  
  Monitor
Correct Answer
A. Server
4.

A computer that is connected to a server.
- A.
  
  Workstation
- B.
  
  User interface
- C.
  
  Windows XP
Correct Answer
A. Workstation
5.

A ____ is the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer. You are able to make selections on the computer, request information from the computer, and respond to messages displayed by the computer.
- A.
  
  Network
- B.
  
  User interface
- C.
  
  Hardware
Correct Answer
B. User interface
6.

______ show names of every computer user on the computer.
- A.
  
  Welcome screen
- B.
  
  User interface
- C.
  
  Outlook
Correct Answer
A. Welcome screen
7.

To access windows XP after you turn your computer on, ________________
- A.
  
  Click on your user name
- B.
  
  Click on the menu button
- C.
  
  Click on the start button
Correct Answer
A. Click on your user name
8.

A graphical user interface, of GUI, is
- A.
  
  A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
- B.
  
  User interface that displays names in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
- C.
  
  A user interface that displays property's of XP in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
Correct Answer
A. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it communicates with the user.
9.

A/n __________ allows you to create a new user, change or remove an existing user, and change user information.
- A.
  
  Control panel
- B.
  
  Administrator
- C.
  
  User interface
Correct Answer
A. Control panel
10.

In the control panel, all that can be changed is the
- A.
  
  User icon, user name, user password and account type.
- B.
  
  User name, user icon, user picture and user account.
- C.
  
  User icon, user status bar, user colors and password
Correct Answer
A. User icon, user name, user password and account type.
11.

What are the manipulations that a mouse can do?
- A.
  
  Pointing, viewing screen tips, clicking, selecting, double-clicking and right-clicking.
- B.
  
  Pointing, clicking, underlining, selecting, double-clicking, and right-clicking.
- C.
  
  Pointing, viewing screen tips, clicking, selecting, triple-clicking and right-clicking.
Correct Answer
A. Pointing, viewing screen tips, clicking, selecting, double-clicking and right-clicking.
12.

______ means you move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.
- A.
  
  Point
- B.
  
  Manipulate
- C.
  
  Click
Correct Answer
A. Point
13.

_____________ means you press and release the primary mouse button, which in most cases, is the left mouse button.
- A.
  
  Click
- B.
  
  Point
- C.
  
  Manipulate
Correct Answer
A. Click
14.

______________ your computer opens your user account and makes the computer available for use.
- A.
  
  Logging on
- B.
  
  Using
- C.
  
  Starting
Correct Answer
A. Logging on
15.

The __________ allows you to launch a program quickly, find or open a document, change the computer's settings, obtain Help, shut down the computer, and perform many more tasks.
- A.
  
  Start button
- B.
  
  Task bar
- C.
  
  Notification area
Correct Answer
A. Start button
16.

The __________ shown at the bottom of the screen contains the Start button, taskbar button area, and notification area.
- A.
  
  Task bar
- B.
  
  Start button
- C.
  
  Notification area
Correct Answer
A. Task bar
17.

The task bar button area contains buttons to indicate
- A.
  
  Which windows are open on the desktop.
- B.
  
  Which windows are open in the notification area.
- C.
  
  Which windows are open on the welcome screen
Correct Answer
A. Which windows are open on the desktop.
18.

The notification area contains the
- A.
  
  Show hidden icons buttons, three notification icons and the current time.
- B.
  
  Show hidden icon buttons, five notification icons and the current date.
- C.
  
  Show hidden icon buttons, two notification icons and the current time.
Correct Answer
A. Show hidden icons buttons, three notification icons and the current time.
19.

The __________________________ indicates that one or more inactive icons are hidden from view in the notification area.
- A.
  
  Show hidden icons button
- B.
  
  Show hidden task bar button
- C.
  
  Show hidden mouse button
Correct Answer
A. Show hidden icons button
20.

The _________ is the shape of a block arrow.
- A.
  
  Mouse pointer
- B.
  
  Mouse button
- C.
  
  Mouse bar
Correct Answer
A. Mouse pointer
21.

The notification icons in the notification area provide quick access to programs on the computer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
22.

Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop is considered an object. Even the desktop itself is an object.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
23.

Every ______ has properties. The ______ of an _______ are unique to that specific object and may affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.
- A.
  
  Object, properties, object
- B.
  
  Object, prosperous, object
- C.
  
  Object, profile, object
Correct Answer
A. Object, properties, object
24.

The _________ allows you to easily access the most useful items on the computer.
- A.
  
  Start menu
- B.
  
  Hardware
- C.
  
  Control panel
Correct Answer
A. Start menu
25.

What is a menu?
- A.
  
  A list of related menus
- B.
  
  A list of related commands
- C.
  
  A list of icons
Correct Answer
B. A list of related commands
26.

_________on a menu perform a specific action.
- A.
  
  Icons
- B.
  
  Task
- C.
  
  Commands
Correct Answer
C. Commands
27.

The ____________ contains commands that allow you to connect to an browse the Internet, Launch an email program, launch application programs, store ad search for documents, customize the computer and obtain Help on thousands of topics.
- A.
  
  Start menu
- B.
  
  Menu
- C.
  
  Task Menu
Correct Answer
A. Start menu
28.

To display the start menu
- A.
  
  Point to the start button>click the start button>point to programs on the start menu.
- B.
  
  Point to the task bar>click the task bar>point to programs on the start menu.
- C.
  
  Point to the hidden start button> click the start button>point to programs on the start menu.
Correct Answer
A. Point to the start button>click the start button>point to programs on the start menu.

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Windows XP Questions! Trivia Knowledge! Quiz

What is a set of computer instructions, called a computer program, that controls the allocation of hardware such as memory, disk devices, printers, and CD ROM and DVD drives and provides the capability for you to communicate with the computer?

How many bits does the Windows XP operating system used for addressing and other purposes?

A _________ is a computer that controls access to the hardware and software on a network and provides centralized storage for programs, data, and information.

A computer that is connected to a server.

A ____ is the combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer. You are able to make selections on the computer, request information from the computer, and respond to messages displayed by the computer.

______ show names of every computer user on the computer.

To access windows XP after you turn your computer on, ________________

A graphical user interface, of GUI, is

A/n __________ allows you to create a new user, change or remove an existing user, and change user information.

In the control panel, all that can be changed is the

What are the manipulations that a mouse can do?

______ means you move the mouse across a flat surface until the mouse pointer rests on the item of choice.

_____________ means you press and release the primary mouse button, which in most cases, is the left mouse button.

______________ your computer opens your user account and makes the computer available for use.

The __________ allows you to launch a program quickly, find or open a document, change the computer's settings, obtain Help, shut down the computer, and perform many more tasks.

The __________ shown at the bottom of the screen contains the Start button, taskbar button area, and notification area.

The task bar button area contains buttons to indicate

The notification area contains the

The __________________________ indicates that one or more inactive icons are hidden from view in the notification area.

The _________ is the shape of a block arrow.

The notification icons in the notification area provide quick access to programs on the computer.

Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop is considered an object. Even the desktop itself is an object.

Every ______ has properties. The ______ of an _______ are unique to that specific object and may affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.

The _________ allows you to easily access the most useful items on the computer.

What is a menu?

_________on a menu perform a specific action.

The ____________ contains commands that allow you to connect to an browse the Internet, Launch an email program, launch application programs, store ad search for documents, customize the computer and obtain Help on thousands of topics.

To display the start menu

Every has properties. The of an ___ are unique to that specific object and may affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.