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






2. 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.






3. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






5. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Hanging indent






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






17. An application program included with windows XP






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






19. 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.






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






21. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






23. Settings preset by the operating system






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






25. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






29. Underlined text.






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






31. Underlined text






32. 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.






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






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






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






36. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






40. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






41. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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