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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 named location on a disk where files are stored.






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






3. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






5. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. A specific action.






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






15. Underlined text






16. New page






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






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






19. Hanging indent






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






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






42. Press and release the right mouse button once






43. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






50. A method of encoding pictures on a computer