Windows XP Pro Trivia 2

Question 1

What was the code name used during development of Windows XP?

Accepted Answer

Whistler

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Fast User Switching

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

C:\pagefile.sys

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

3

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

NTFS

Answer

NTFS is recommended for Windows XP Pro because it supports file-level security permissions, encryption, and large partitions.

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