Windows XP Pro Technology & Digital Applications 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of the 'Recycle Bin' in Windows XP?
- Permanently delete files immediately
- Temporarily store deleted files before permanent removal (Correct answer)
- Archive old files automatically
- Store system backup files
Correct answer: Temporarily store deleted files before permanent removal
The Recycle Bin holds deleted files temporarily, allowing users to restore them if deleted by mistake; files are only permanently removed when the Bin is emptied.
Question 2: In Windows XP, which protocol is most commonly used to assign IP addresses automatically on a network?
- DNS
- FTP
- DHCP (Correct answer)
- HTTP
Correct answer: DHCP
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and network settings to devices on a network.
Question 3: What is the Windows XP 'Registry' and what is it used for?
- A log of user activity
- A database storing system and application configuration settings (Correct answer)
- A list of installed programs
- A scheduling tool for system tasks
Correct answer: A database storing system and application configuration settings
The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores low-level settings for the operating system and installed applications.
Question 4: Which Windows XP feature encrypts files so they can only be accessed by the user who encrypted them?
- BitLocker
- EFS (Encrypting File System) (Correct answer)
- NTFS Compression
- File and Folder Permissions
Correct answer: EFS (Encrypting File System)
EFS (Encrypting File System) is an NTFS feature in Windows XP that encrypts files so only the encrypting user's account can decrypt and access them.
Question 5: What does the Windows XP 'Device Manager' allow you to do?
- Manage user accounts and permissions
- View and manage hardware devices and their drivers (Correct answer)
- Schedule maintenance tasks
- Monitor network traffic
Correct answer: View and manage hardware devices and their drivers
Device Manager provides a graphical view of hardware installed on the computer, letting users update, disable, or troubleshoot device drivers.
Question 6: In Windows XP, what is 'Windows Update' designed to do?
- Upgrade Windows XP to a newer OS version
- Download and install security patches and feature updates from Microsoft (Correct answer)
- Back up personal files to Microsoft's servers
- Synchronize system clock with internet time servers
Correct answer: Download and install security patches and feature updates from Microsoft
Windows Update connects to Microsoft's servers to download security patches, bug fixes, and optional feature updates to keep the OS secure and stable.
Question 7: What is the maximum file size that the FAT32 file system supports in Windows XP?
- 2 GB
- 4 GB (Correct answer)
- 8 GB
- 16 GB
Correct answer: 4 GB
FAT32 has a maximum individual file size of 4 GB (minus 1 byte), which is a key limitation when working with large video files or disk images.
Windows XP Pro Technology & Digital Applications 4
What is the purpose of the 'Recycle Bin' in Windows XP?