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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. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






4. Center






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






6. Hanging indent






7. An application program included with windows XP






8. 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.






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






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






11. A list of related commands.






12. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.






13. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. A named location on a disk where files are stored.






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






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






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






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






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






29. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






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






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






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






40. Undo






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






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






43. Underlined text






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






45. 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.






46. A list containing most frequently used programs.






47. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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