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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 label that identifies the function of a button.






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






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






4. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






7. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.






8. A list of related commands.






9. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






21. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






23. Press and release the right mouse button once






24. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






27. Hanging indent






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






29. 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.






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






31. A device that displays messages and provides information.






32. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






38. The title identifying the window.






39. New page






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






41. Underlined text






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






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






44. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






48. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task






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






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