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






2. Storage device that is connected to the server






3. Undo






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






11. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






13. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






15. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. The title identifying the window.






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






25. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






26. A specific action.






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






28. Hanging indent






29. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.






30. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.






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






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






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






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






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






36. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






37. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Underlined text.






47. 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.






48. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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