Evolution of Microsoft Windows

What was the primary function of Windows 1.0 when it was released?

• A standalone operating system

• A graphical shell on top of MS-DOS

• A gaming platform

• A web browser

Which feature was introduced with Windows 2.0?

• Start menu

• CD-ROM support

• 256 colors display

• Drag and drop icons

What was a significant change in Windows 3.0?

• Introduction of the Start menu

• Support for USB

• GUI based around icons

• Integration with the internet

What was unique about Windows NT 3.1 compared to previous versions?

• It ran on a separate kernel

• It introduced the Start menu

• It was the first to support USB

• It was a gaming platform

Which version of Windows introduced the Start menu and taskbar?

• Windows 3.1

• Windows 95

• Windows NT 3.1

• Windows 98

What was a major issue with Windows 98?

• No support for USB

• Lack of internet integration

• High stability

• Numerous bugs

What feature did Windows XP introduce to home users?

• Metro apps

• Live tiles

• Start screen

• NTFS file system

What was a major criticism of Windows Vista?

• Absence of a Start menu

• Lack of a graphical user interface

• Incompatibility with hardware

• No support for multitasking

Why was Windows 8 considered confusing for desktop users?

• It removed the Start button and menu

• It had no support for USB

• It lacked internet integration

• It was unstable

What is unique about Windows 10 compared to previous versions?

• It was a gaming platform

• It is updated continuously as a service

• It introduced the Start menu

• It was the first to support USB