1.1 Windows Version KeyNotes

Question 1

First NT based Windows marketed to both home and business users.

Answer 1

Windows XP

Question 2

Oldest Windows version still found in common use

Answer 2

Windows XP

Question 3

Major changes in security and functionality from XP

Answer 3

Windows Vista

Question 4

First Windows version with widespread 64-bit suppot

Answer 4

Windows Vista

Question 5

A refinement of Windows Vista, which quickly replaced earlier version

Answer 5

Windows 7

Question 6

Older Version of windows still very commonly found (especially in enterprise environments)

Answer 6

Windows 7

Question 7

Windows version which had major changes in interface and online functionality

Answer 7

Windows 8

Question 8

First version of windows to support Windows Store apps

Answer 8

Windows 8

Question 9

A free upgrade to Windows 8 intended to refine shortcomings and unpopular features

Answer 9

Windows 8.1

Question 10

Uses a “rolling release” schedule with regular free feature updates that add new features but don’t change the version number

Answer 10

Windows 10