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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. 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.






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






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






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






5. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Stores the web pages you visit






13. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






16. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






19. Contains four category groups with unique icons






20. Undo






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






29. 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.






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






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






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






33. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






34. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






39. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






44. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






47. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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