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






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






3. Contains four category groups with unique icons






4. 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.






5. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






8. Press and release the right mouse button once






9. Undo






10. Center






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






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






13. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






15. The title identifying the window.






16. 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.






17. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






38. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






40. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






46. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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