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Windows XP
Start Test
Study First
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 button that indicates the area is collapsed
double down arrow
Other Places area
Maximize button
right arrow
2. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.
Standard Buttons toolbar
window title
double up arrow
Move Here
3. A series of three dots that indicate that more information is required to execute the command.
ellipsis
My Documents window
Right-click
downloading
4. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.
Restore Down button
table of contents
System Tasks area
double down arrow
5. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.
user-friendly
folder
monitor
Pick a Help topic area
6. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.
folder
network drive
properties
mouse
7. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.
My Documents window
Shared Documents folder
Maximize button
Other Places area
8. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.
object
drive icons
Minimize button
Cancel command
9. Underlined text
Web browser program
link
folder
drive icons
10. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it commnicates with the user.
graphical user interface (GUI)
File and Folders Tasks area
Welcome screen
user name
11. 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.
ctrl + e
Links bar
Drag
Cancel command
12. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.
text label
network drive
active window
scroll bar
13. Icons that represent a hard disk drive - 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive - and a Compact Disk drive.
ellipsis
network drive
right click
drive icons
14. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.
word processing program
Other Places area
dialog box
right arrow
15. Hanging indent
ctrl + t
keyboard shortcut
Move Here
graphical user interface (GUI)
16. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"
Control Panel
monitor
service packs
hard copy
17. A specific action.
Right-drag
object
command
ctrl + enter
18. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
up scroll arrow
Other Places area
link
most frequently used programs list
19. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
folder
Address bar
Links bar
hard copy
20. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area
link
table of contents
Move Here
scroll bar
21. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.
Welcome screen
Recycle Bin
Right-drag
command
22. 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.
Minimize button
user-friendly
most frequently used programs list
task bar
23. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
favorite
most frequently used programs list
keyboard shortcut
application program
24. New page
double click
text label
scroll bar
ctrl + enter
25. Storage device that is connected to the server
network drive
keyboard
double down arrow
hard copy
26. 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.
Help and Support
Recycle Bin
text label
Maximize button
27. A command that will reset anything you have done during the operation.
Cancel command
ellipsis
System Tasks area
right arrow
28. A device that displays messages and provides information.
user icon
Pick a Help topic area
right arrow
monitor
29. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users
Right-click
network
Pick a Help topic area
folder
30. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.
Details area
Cancel command
Links bar
folder
31. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)
ctrl + t
active window
user icon
Other Places area
32. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area
server
My Documents window
Minimize button
Double-click
33. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.
user icon
Maximize button
Other Places area
Recycle Bin
34. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected
word processing program
dialog box
text label
Other Places area
35. A button that replaces the maximize button on the title bar.
Maximize button
Restore Down button
up scroll arrow
File and Folders Tasks area
36. Center
keyboard shortcut
right arrow
program
ctrl + e
37. 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.
keyboard
user-friendly
user interface
Close Button
38. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.
mouse
dialog box
pinned items list
Turn off computer link
39. Underlined text.
hyperlink
hard copy
program
service packs
40. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running
ctrl + t
ctrl + e
drive icons
task bar
41. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.
network drive
Details area
scroll box
Other Places area
42. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Turn off computer link
command
title bar
43. 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.
Close Button
Minimize button
double down arrow
Right-drag
44. An application program included with windows XP
Pick a Help topic area
Other Places area
Maximize button
windows explorer
45. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.
user name
right arrow
Web browser program
table of contents
46. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task
command
application program
ellipsis
hyperlink
47. A method of encoding pictures on a computer
Links bar
graphical user interface (GUI)
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
program
48. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
hard copy
graphical user interface (GUI)
down scroll arrow
Welcome screen
49. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.
Links bar
Other Places area
ctrl + enter
service packs
50. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.
Other Places area
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Maximize button
active window