Appendix A. Answers to the Quiz Questions

This appendix provides answers to the quiz and exercise sections at the end of each chapter.

Day 1

Quiz

1.

The user interface has changed considerably. It uses a new flat appearance, and Microsoft has tried to simplify usage.

2.

Windows 2000 provides stability, reliability, and high security, but it doesn’t provide flexibility. Windows 9x runs most applications but falls short when it comes to security, stability, and reliability. The main design goal for Windows XP is to provide security, reliability, and stability, yet allow a maximum number of applications to run.

3

No. While the compatibility modes do increase the number of applications that Windows XP can run over Windows 2000, application support still isn’t ...

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