Windows XP Pro Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What was the code name used during development of Windows XP?
- Whistler (Correct answer)
- Neptune
- Odyssey
- Longhorn
Correct answer: Whistler
Windows XP was developed under the code name 'Whistler', named after Whistler, British Columbia.
Question 2: Which Windows XP feature allowed users to switch between accounts without logging off?
- Fast User Switching (Correct answer)
- Quick Account Toggle
- Session Swap
- Rapid Login
Correct answer: Fast User Switching
Fast User Switching lets multiple users stay logged in simultaneously and switch between sessions without losing open programs.
Question 3: What is the default location of the Windows XP pagefile?
- C:\pagefile.sys (Correct answer)
- C:\Windows\pagefile.sys
- C:\System\pagefile.sys
- C:\pagefile.tmp
Correct answer: C:\pagefile.sys
By default, Windows XP places the pagefile (virtual memory swap file) at the root of the system drive as pagefile.sys.
Question 4: How many Service Packs were officially released for Windows XP?
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 2
- 4
- 1
Correct answer: 3
Microsoft released three Service Packs for Windows XP: SP1 (2002), SP2 (2004), and SP3 (2008).
Question 5: Which file system is recommended for Windows XP Professional for security and large partition support?
- NTFS (Correct answer)
- FAT32
- FAT16
- exFAT
Correct answer: NTFS
NTFS is recommended for Windows XP Pro because it supports file-level security permissions, encryption, and large partitions.
Question 6: What keyboard shortcut opens the System Properties dialog in Windows XP?
- Windows key + Pause/Break (Correct answer)
- Windows key + S
- Ctrl + Alt + S
- Windows key + P
Correct answer: Windows key + Pause/Break
Pressing Windows key + Pause/Break instantly opens the System Properties dialog, showing OS version and hardware info.
Question 7: Which Windows XP component provided a centralized location for managing hardware devices?
- Device Manager (Correct answer)
- Hardware Wizard
- Component Services
- System Information
Correct answer: Device Manager
Device Manager (accessed via Computer Management or System Properties) shows all installed hardware and allows driver management.
Windows XP Pro Trivia 2
What was the code name used during development of Windows XP?