Multiple Choice Questions and Answers on Windows Live Service of Cloud Computing for Freshers

1. Which of the following has core services shown in the following figure ?

a) Google Live
b) Windows Live
c) Amazon Live
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: Windows Live is based around five core services.

2. Point out the wrong statement:

a) Windows Live is a collection of cloud-based applications and services
b) Every Windows Live applications run as standalone applications and are available to users directly through a browser
c) Microsoft has rolled out Windows Live in sets of releases they describe as four waves
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: The first wave was a rebranding of several Microsoft MSN applications and services in late 2005.

3. Which of the following is a management utility for a domain using SOAP and RPC ?

a) Alerts
b) Contact
c) Admin centre
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: c

Explanation: Alerts enables Windows Live Alerts from an RSS feed.

4. Which of the following was formerly called Windows Live Dev ?

a) Live Services
b) Windows Live Messenger Connect
c) Windows Control Foundation
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: Developers access the services for Windows Live Services through a collection of APIs and controls called Windows Live Messenger Connect.

5. Point out the correct statement:

a) Messenger Connect was released as part of the Windows Live Wave 2
b) There is a current limit of 1 GB for each SQL Azure Database
c) Queries against single database are unified
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: c

Explanation: Messenger Connect was released as part of the Windows Live Wave 4 at the end of June 2010.

6. Which of the following way can be used to access Windows Live ?

a) By navigating to the service from the command on the navigation bar at the top of Windows Live
b) By directly entering the URL of the service
c) By selecting the application from the Windows Live Essentials folder on the Start menu
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: d

Explanation: If you haven’t signed into Windows Live during your session, Windows Live requests that you do so before allowing you to proceed.

7. ___________ is Management service for Windows Live ID and relationships.

a) Windows Live Account
b) Windows Live Admin Center
c) Windows Live Management
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: a

Explanation: Some Windows Live applications are client-side applications, many others are Web-based applications, some are mobile apps, and an important subset of these services is available to developers through the Windows Live Messenger Connect APIs.

8. Which of the following synchronizes information obtained from RSS and ATOM sources ?

a) FeedSync
b) Live Framework
c) Alerts
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: a

Explanation: Live Framework includes the Live Mesh tools from Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Web Developer Express Edition 2008.

9. Which of the following service use XML-RPC calls to get and send Weblog data ?

a) Spaces
b) Windows Live ID
c) Photo Gallery
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: a

Explanation: Spaces integrates Windows Live Spaces, Windows Live Events, Windows Live Photos, and Windows Live Profile into applications.

10. Which of the following service allows applications to incorporate the features of the Windows Live Writer ?

a) Spaces
b) Windows Live ID
c) Writer
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: c

Explanation: Additional capabilities include features for creating and managing blogs, adding more content, and customizing the Windows Live Writer user interface.

11. Which of the following generates alerts sent to email, mobile device, or Windows Messenger?

a) Windows Live Calendar
b) Windows Live Alerts
c) Windows Live Admin Center
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: Windows Live Admin Center is used to provide email hosting for website owners.

12. Point out the wrong statement:

a) Windows Live is a collection of cloud-based applications and services
b) Windows Live Essentials applications are a collection of server-side applications
c) Windows Live Essentials is available from the Start menu as a set of commands
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: Windows Live Essentials applications are a collection of client-side applications.

13. Which of the following is used for synchronization and remote access service for files stored on PCs and mobile devices?

a) Windows Live Family Safety
b) Windows Live Devices
c) Windows Live Essentials
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: b

Explanation: Windows Live Family Safety allows you to manage and monitor your children’s Internet activity so they can surf the Web more safely.

14. Which of the following has address book service with synchronization feature?

a) Windows Live Calendar
b) Windows Live Alerts
c) Windows Live Contacts
d) None of the mentioned

Answer: c

Explanation: Windows Live Calendar contains calendar service with appointments, meetings, and events shared with others.

15. Point out the correct statement:

a) Windows Live Suite is the central access page or portal for the Windows Live suite
b) Windows Live House is the central access page or portal for the Windows Live suite
c) Microsoft has a number of Windows Live services that are specifically meant to be run on mobile devices
d) All of the mentioned

Answer: c

Explanation: Some of these services run on the Windows Mobile platform, some are Web-based applications that conform to the lightweight Wireless Application Protocol.

16. Which of the following adds an RSS feed to digital photo frame devices?

a) Windows Live FrameIt
b) Windows Live Gallery
c) Windows Live Groups
d) Windows Live Hotmail

Answer: a

Explanation: Windows Live Gallery is a collection of developer add-ons for Windows Live products.

17. ___________ is a personalization Web page and tool for Windows Live with status information and navigation features.

a) Windows Live Home
b) Windows Live Gallery
c) Windows Live Groups
d) Windows Live Hotmail

Answer: a

Explanation: Windows Live Groups is a group discussion, collaboration, sharing, and coordination tool.

18. Which of the following is Web-based free email service with contacts and calendar?

a) Windows Live Home
b) Windows Live ID
c) Windows Live Groups
d) Windows Live Hotmail

Answer: d

Explanation: Windows Live ID is a sign-on service shared by Windows Live applications.

19. Which of the following service allows you to create beautiful, memorable movies?

a) Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
b) Windows Live ID
c) Windows Live Movie Maker
d) Windows Live Photos

Answer: c

Explanation: Windows Live Movie Maker consists of a PC scanner for viruses, spyware, and other malware.

20. Which of the following is a photo storage and sharing service?

a) Windows Live OneCare Safety Scanner
b) Windows Live ID
c) Windows Live Movie Maker
d) Windows Live Photos

Answer: d

Explanation: You can use the service to publish photos to third-party photo services.