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Windows XP

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






2. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.






3. A named location on a disk where files are stored.






4. The menu that contains the commands to carry out the actions associated with the My Computer window.






5. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.






6. A pointing device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer. It is attached to the computer by a cable.






7. A device that displays messages and provides information.






8. The title identifying the window.






9. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






10. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly






11. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.






12. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the right mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the right mouse button.






13. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.






14. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.






15. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






16. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the left mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the left mouse button.






17. The name used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.






18. A combination of keys that helps you avoid using the mouse all the time






19. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.






20. Contains four category groups with unique icons






21. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer






22. An area that contanis three tasks (Make a new folder - Publish this folder to the Web - and Share this folder.)






23. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.






24. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






25. A specific action.






26. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.






27. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages






28. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer






29. The menu that allows you to access easily the most useful items on the computer.






30. Hanging indent






31. The button that makes it so the My Computer window no longer is displayed on the desktop and the recessed dark blue My Computer button in the taskbar button area changes to a non-recessed medium blue button.






32. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.






33. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.






34. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.






35. Stores the web pages you visit






36. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area






37. Underlined text.






38. A list of related commands.






39. A command that will reset anything you have done during the operation.






40. The process of a computer receiving info






41. Center






42. Undo






43. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer






44. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.






45. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task






46. A label that identifies the function of a button.






47. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.






48. Icons that represent a hard disk drive - 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive - and a Compact Disk drive.






49. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"






50. A method of encoding pictures on a computer