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






2. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






4. Underlined text






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






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






7. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.






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






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






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






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






19. A specific action.






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






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






22. Stores the web pages you visit






23. An application program included with windows XP






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






25. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






28. Hanging indent






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






30. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






41. Underlined text.






42. The title identifying the window.






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






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






45. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






48. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






49. 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.






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