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






2. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






3. Press and release the right mouse button once






4. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.






5. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP






6. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.






7. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it commnicates with the user.






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






9. 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.






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






11. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.






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






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






14. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer






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






16. Underlined text.






17. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.






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






19. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






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






21. A specific action.






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






23. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






26. 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.






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






28. An area on the hard disk that contains all the items you have deleted not only from the desktop but also from the hard disk.






29. 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.






30. Undo






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






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






33. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.






34. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times






35. The action of pressing and releasing the secondary mouse button - or right mouse button.






36. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.






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






38. A series of three dots that indicate that more information is required to execute the command.






39. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






42. A button that replaces the maximize button on the title bar.






43. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)






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






45. The title identifying the window.






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






47. Hanging indent






48. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






49. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






50. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.