How to Pass Elance Windows XP Test - 2012

As I had earlier advised, it is better to sit for the same exam both in oDesk and Elance on the same day when your mind is fresh.  In reference to Part 1 of odesk Windows Xp Test  and Part 2 of odesk Windows XP test, the questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9,11, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22,23, 24, 25, 28, 30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40 of odesk Windows XP test are all similar to Elance Windows XP Test except for the following:

You may also revise on the following topics before you sit for the test to make yourself well-versed with most of the questions that will be asked in either odesk Windows XP test or Elance Windows XP test

Fast user switching feature

• This is a new Windows XP feature that provides a fast and convenient way for switching between user accounts. It allows another user to log in and use the system without having to log out the previous user and even without having to quit any running application.

• When fast user switching is enabled, one cannot use offline files

Valid Windows File Names

File names can contain any uppercase/lowercase characters except the following: ? " / \ < > * | :

The Desktop Cleanup Wizard 

This a a wizard  that removes any desktop shortcuts that have never been used to a new folder on your desktop called Unused Desktop Shortcuts

Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is included in Windows XP. It is a video creating/editing software  that can be used to create, edit, and share videos.

Remote Desktop Connection (RDC)

RDC allows you to sit at a computer and connect to a remote computer in a different location. You can connect to your computer from your home computer and access all your programs, files and network resources as though you were sitting in front of your computer at work. You can view files and documents on your computer's desktop at work from home’s computer.

System Restore

System restore restores your computer to a previous state. It automatically tracks changes to your computer at all times and at specific intervals by creating restore points before changes occur. In case your computer becomes unstable after a certain application is installed, you can restore back to previous date by choosing the restore point on a date prior to when you made the change.

Sleep/Stand by mode

Stand by mode saves your work to memory and puts the computer into a low-power state. since power to hard drive and monitor is cut and any open documents and applications are put in memory, it has proven to be a useful power-saving mode. You can quickly resume normal, full-power operation within a few seconds.

Accelerator (hot) keys

Most programs have accelerator keys that make it easier to work with menus. If a letter is underlined in a menu, it means that pressing the ALT key in combination with the underlined key will have the same effect as clicking that menu item

Ipconfig  

IPCONFIG stands for Internet Protocol configuration. This command display your computer IP configuration details like IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and to refresh the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) settings

Windows Automatic Updates

Windows automatic updates routinely checks for updates that protect the computer from latest viruses and other security threats. To take advantage of this feature, you have to turn on automatic update and must be connected to the internet. Turning on automatic update, will allow updating to be done automatically without user intervention.

Elance Windows XP test

Question one

You have created a directory called TEST that includes the files test1.txt, test2.txt, test3.txt, test4.txt, test5.txt, and test6.txt. How can you select test2.txt, text3.txt, and test6.txt from the list of files visible in the Windows Explorer?
a. Press Ctrl and click on the three required files, one by one. 
b. Press Shift and click on the three required files, one by one. 
c. Press Alt and click on the three required files, one by one. 
d. Right-click each file name, one by one, and choose the Cut option

Question two
A new feature introduced in Windows XP that allows another user to log in and use the system without having to log out the previous user and Quit any running applications is known in Windows XP as:
a. Multiple user login
b. Simulcasting

c. Fast user switching

d. Multiprocessing

Question three
Which of the following is/are valid Window's file names?
a. expert-rating
b. expert rating

c. expert*rating

d. 643764736
e. expert rating certifications!

Question four

What does the Desktop Cleanup Wizard do?a. It removes suspected virus shortcuts from the desktop.

b. It removes the desktop wallpaper.

c. It removes the desktop shortcuts that have never been used.

d. It sends all the desktop icons to the Recycle Bin.

Question five 

Windows XP has a new user system. Its new user system:
a. Was inherited from Windows 98.

b. Was inherited from Windows 3.x.

c. Was inherited from Windows NT/2000.

d. was not inherited from any prior Windows O/S.

Question six

The new feature of Windows XP that can edit films, add sound and titles, and delete scenes is

a.Windows Movie Maker

b.Windows Film Director

c. Movie Producer

d. Film Maker

Question seven 

Which of the following activities can you accomplish with the Remote Desktop feature in Windows XP?
a. You can get a miniature view of your desktop by clicking on the Desktop icon.

b. You can automatically clear up unwanted Desktop icons.

c. You can view files and documents on your computer's desktop from a coworker's computer.

d. You can view files and documents on any computer's desktop from your computer.

Question eight

Which of the following would be a System Restore feature in Windows XP?
a. It allows you to take a quick backup of your important data.

b. It helps you recover data that has been lost due to a hard disk crash.

c. It allows you to quickly clean up unwanted files, folders, and desktop icons.

d. It allows you to restore your computer to a previous state in case of a system problem.

e. It allows you to quickly reinstall Windows XP in case of need.

Question nine

Which of the following statements about the Stand By option while shutting down your computer is/are correct?
a. It waits for 5 minutes before shutting down the computer. 

b. It helps to conserve power by shutting off some hardware, like the hard disk. 

c. It shuts down the computer for a specific time and then restarts it. 

d. Stand By will save your desktop and all open files to a special Windows file called hiberfil.sys. This file 

   usually resides in the computer's root folder (C:\hiberfil.sys).

Question ten 

Accelerator (hot) keys: Several menu commands, such as File, Edit, Table, or Tools, have one underlined letter as shown. The command associated with the underlined character can be Quickly executed if that character is entered on the keyboard immediately after the _____ key is pressed.

a. Shift

b. Alt

c. Ctrl

d. Windows

Question eleven

Windows XP has several command-line utility tools for troubleshooting the computer. Suppose that your computer seems to have a problem with connecting to the Internet. Before reporting your connectivity problems to your ISP, which tool could you use to display the current TCP/IP network configuration values and to refresh the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Domain Name System (DNS) settings?
a. Ping

b. Ipconfig

c. Tracert

d. Msconfig

Question twelve

Starting with Windows 95, the File Manager tool for organizing and controlling the files and folders of the computer's storage systems, such as the hard drive(s) and disk drive(s) has been called:
a.  Windows Manager 

b. Internet Explorer 

c. Windows Explorer 

d. Windows Task Manager

Question thirteen

Which of the following statements is true if you open an existing file, make changes to it, and save it with a new name?
a. The original file will be deleted. 

b. The original file remains unchanged. 

c. The changes will be saved in the original file 

d. The original file is sent to the Recycle Bin 

Question fourteen

Which of the following statements about Windows XP features is/are correct?

a. Windows XP can automatically download updates. 

b. Windows XP offline files allows you to synchronize your files with your file server. 

c. If Fast User Switching is enabled, you cannot use offline files

d. There is a "System Restore" functionality within Windows XP. 

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