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






2. Stores the web pages you visit






3. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






12. Contains four category groups with unique icons






13. A specific action.






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






15. 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.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






23. Undo






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






25. An application program included with windows XP






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






27. A list of related commands.






28. Underlined text.






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






30. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






34. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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.






41. New page






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






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






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






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






46. 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.






47. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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