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






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






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






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






5. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






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






11. New page






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






13. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






15. Qualities unique to a specific object that affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






25. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






26. 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.






27. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






31. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






33. Hanging indent






34. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






39. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






41. An application program included with windows XP






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






43. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






47. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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