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






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






3. 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.






4. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






5. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The process of a computer receiving info






13. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






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






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






16. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






19. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.






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






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






22. 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.






23. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






26. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






31. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Undo






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. A list containing most frequently used programs.






45. The title identifying the window.






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






47. Center






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






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






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