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






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






3. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






6. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






11. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






12. An application program included with windows XP






13. The process of a computer receiving info






14. 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.






15. The title identifying the window.






16. Hanging indent






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






18. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. New page






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






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






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






37. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






41. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. Underlined text






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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