Windows XP Pro Technology & Digital Applications 3

Question 1

In Windows XP, what happens when you press the 'Print Screen' key?

Accepted Answer

A screenshot is copied to the clipboard

Answer

Pressing Print Screen captures the entire screen and copies it to the clipboard; you must then paste it into an image editor like Paint to save it.

Question 2

Which Windows XP Control Panel applet manages installed fonts on the system?

Accepted Answer

Fonts

Answer

The Fonts folder in Control Panel lists all installed fonts and allows users to add or remove them.

Question 3

What does 'Plug and Play' mean in the context of Windows XP hardware installation?

Accepted Answer

Hardware automatically detected and configured by the OS

Answer

Plug and Play allows Windows XP to automatically detect newly connected hardware and install the appropriate drivers without manual configuration.

Question 4

In Windows XP, which keyboard shortcut opens the Run dialog box?

Accepted Answer

Windows key + R

Answer

Pressing Windows key + R opens the Run dialog, where you can type commands or program names to launch them directly.

Question 5

What is the function of the Windows XP 'Briefcase' feature?

Accepted Answer

Synchronize files between two computers

Answer

Windows Briefcase helps users keep files synchronized between a desktop computer and a laptop or removable drive.

Windows XP Pro Practice Test