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Quiz about Do you Think you Know Windows Vista

Do you Think you Know Windows Vista? Quiz

This quiz is about the features and even the problems with Microsoft's operating system, Windows Vista.

A multiple-choice quiz by VmKid. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
VmKid

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1047

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Question 1 of 10

1. The codename for Windows Vista was what? Hint

It was always Vista.

NXT

Longhorn

Generation

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Question 2 of 10

2. Outlook Express, which was used in XP was replaced by which e-mail program? Hint

Outlook Express 2007

Quick Outlook

Windows Mail

Mail Explorer

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of the original look and feel of most versions of Vista? Hint

Aero

Luna

Evolve

Glass

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you right-click on the Vista Desktop, you'll find that the "Properties" button has been replaced with... Hint

Edit

It didn't change.

Options

Personalize

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these tools were NOT on the Vista Sidebar when first booted in 2008? Hint

Photo Frame

Clock

CPU Meter

Weather

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Question 6 of 10

6. The logo for Windows Media Player in 2008 is the same as it was in XP.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these appears first when you start Windows with early versions? Hint

"Orb" logo

Scrolling green bar

"Welcome"

A smiling computer

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the Minesweeper game, one notable portion was removed from the versions in previous versions of Windows. Which was it? Hint

Sound on/off option

Moving Face

Timer

Nothing Changed

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is NOT a feature that came with Vista Home Premium in early 2008? Hint

Windows XP Theme

Windows DVD Maker

Windows Calendar

Windows Defender

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Question 10 of 10

10. Vista was criticized in the year it launched by many because of its similarities to what operating system? Hint

Windows XP

Ubuntu

Mac OS X

Linux

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The codename for Windows Vista was what?

Answer: Longhorn

Vista's codename, believe it or not, was Longhorn. NXT is the name of a robotics kit made by the LEGO group. The name Vista was announced on July 22, 2005, along with the rest of the system.

2. Outlook Express, which was used in XP was replaced by which e-mail program?

Answer: Windows Mail

The Outlook Express was given a face-lift, and was renamed as well. Windows Mail comes built in with every Vista system regardless of version.

3. What is the name of the original look and feel of most versions of Vista?

Answer: Aero

Aero is the name of the "elegant user experience". Luna is the theme of Windows XP, Vista's "father" system. But I must admit, it does look like glass.

4. If you right-click on the Vista Desktop, you'll find that the "Properties" button has been replaced with...

Answer: Personalize

Clicking the personalize button opens a new window with options for personalizing the background, screen saver, and other options.

5. Which of these tools were NOT on the Vista Sidebar when first booted in 2008?

Answer: CPU Meter

The CPU meter is not on the sidebar when the computer is booted up for the first time.

6. The logo for Windows Media Player in 2008 is the same as it was in XP.

Answer: False

The logo was altered to fit in with the Aero theme.

7. Which of these appears first when you start Windows with early versions?

Answer: Scrolling green bar

The scrolling bar appears first, followed by the orb, then "Welcome". The smiling computer is from old Macintosh computers.

8. In the Minesweeper game, one notable portion was removed from the versions in previous versions of Windows. Which was it?

Answer: Moving Face

The happy face that makes a scared face when you click a tile and "dies" when you hit a mine does not appear in this version of the game.

9. Which of these is NOT a feature that came with Vista Home Premium in early 2008?

Answer: Windows XP Theme

There is no official XP theme packaged with the OS.

10. Vista was criticized in the year it launched by many because of its similarities to what operating system?

Answer: Mac OS X

People were angry about Vista having many of the same features as Mac OS X, including the Sidebar, Chess game, and Search box.

Source: Author VmKid

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