Windows Starter Editions Quiz

What was the primary reason for Microsoft to introduce Windows Starter Editions?

• To provide a cheaper alternative to Linux in emerging markets

• To replace Windows Home editions

• To compete with Apple in developed markets

• To enhance gaming performance on PCs

Which of the following was a limitation of Windows XP Starter?

• It could only run three programs at once

• It was only licensed for high-end hardware

• It had a maximum screen resolution of 800x600

• It could only run two programs at once

What was a significant change in Vista Starter compared to XP Starter?

• Removal of all program limitations

• Increased RAM limit to 1 GB

• Introduction of a new gaming mode

• Support for high-end graphics

Why did Microsoft introduce Vista Home Basic?

• To replace Vista Starter in developed markets

• To provide a free version of Windows

• To offer a version with Aero enabled

• To address Vista's reputation for high hardware requirements

What was the target market for Windows 7 Starter?

• High-end gaming PCs

• Smartphones

• Netbooks and low-power laptops

• Enterprise servers

How did the introduction of Windows 7 Home Basic differ from previous starter editions?

• It was free for all users

• It was designed for gaming consoles

• It had a larger memory limit of 8 GB

• It was only available in North America

What was a consequence of the end of Windows Starter Editions?

• The introduction of Windows 8

• The increase in Windows piracy

• The decline of netbooks

• The rise of Linux as the dominant OS

Which Windows version marked the end of the starter editions?

• Windows 8

• Windows 10

• Windows 7

• Windows Vista

What was a key factor in the decline of netbooks?

• The rise of tablets

• The lack of Windows Starter Editions

• The increase in smartphone usage

• The introduction of Windows 8

How did Microsoft maintain ease of running Windows on lower-end hardware after Windows 7?

• By discontinuing support for older hardware

• By introducing a new starter edition

• By keeping system requirements similar across versions

• By increasing system requirements