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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 specific action.






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






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






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






5. Undo






6. Qualities unique to a specific object that affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.






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






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






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






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






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






12. The process of a computer receiving info






13. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users






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






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






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






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






18. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






19. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected






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






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






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






23. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






25. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






28. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






33. New page






34. Hanging indent






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






36. 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.






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






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






39. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.






40. 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.






41. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running






42. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. Settings preset by the operating system