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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. Press and release the right mouse button once






2. A device that allows you to perform often-used tasks more quickly than when you use the menu bar.






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






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






5. Underlined text.






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






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






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






9. Storage device that is connected to the server






10. 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.






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






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






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






14. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






16. Undo






17. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. New page






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






34. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






35. 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.






36. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






38. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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