Windows XP Pro Trivia 4

Question 1

Which edition of Windows XP was specifically designed for 64-bit Itanium processors?

Accepted Answer

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition

Answer

Windows XP 64-Bit Edition was released for Intel Itanium processors, distinct from the later x64 Edition for AMD64/EM64T chips.

Question 2

What Windows XP Service Pack introduced Data Execution Prevention (DEP) as a security feature?

Accepted Answer

Service Pack 2

Answer

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (2004) introduced DEP, which prevents code from running in non-executable memory regions to block exploits.

Question 3

In Windows XP, what does the acronym 'ClearType' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Sub-pixel font rendering technology

Answer

ClearType is Microsoft's sub-pixel rendering technology introduced in Windows XP that improves text readability on LCD screens.

Question 4

What Windows XP feature let users restore the system to a previous state without affecting personal files?

Accepted Answer

System Restore

Answer

System Restore creates restore points that revert system files and registry settings to an earlier state while leaving user data intact.

Question 5

Which Windows XP networking feature automatically assigns an IP address when a DHCP server is unavailable?

Accepted Answer

APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing)

Answer

APIPA assigns a self-configured address in the 169.254.x.x range when no DHCP server responds, allowing limited local network communication.

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