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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. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






12. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






15. New page






16. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Hanging indent






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






28. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






29. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






30. The title identifying the window.






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






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






33. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






37. Stores the web pages you visit






38. A list of related commands.






39. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






45. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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