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Windows XP
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Study First
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 button that replaces the maximize button on the title bar.
Double-click
Restore Down button
System menu
active window
2. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected
Web browser program
dialog box
keyboard
System Tasks area
3. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.
System Tasks area
service packs
server
Maximize button
4. 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.
Standard Buttons toolbar
Right-drag
Other Places area
word processing program
5. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
scroll box
indow border
server
File and Folders Tasks area
6. 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.
application program
Recycle Bin
monitor
Right-click
7. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.
System menu
title bar
My Documents window
scroll bar
8. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
scroll bar
Double-click
right arrow
Address bar
9. Center
Control Panel
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Welcome screen
ctrl + e
10. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer
double click
program
text label
Address bar
11. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.
right arrow
active window
Other Places area
Close Button
12. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)
scroll bar
Other Places area
command
user name
13. The process of a computer receiving info
downloading
table of contents
scroll box
dialog box
14. A combination of keys that helps you avoid using the mouse all the time
word processing program
downloading
default settings
keyboard shortcut
15. A label that identifies the function of a button.
keyboard shortcut
indow border
text label
hard copy
16. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.
Details area
Web browser program
keyboard
Move Here
17. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.
right arrow
favorite
Start menu
Right-click
18. A button that indicates the area is collapsed
double down arrow
network drive
Recycle Bin
Move Here
19. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
System menu
up scroll arrow
double up arrow
mouse
20. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.
Shared Documents folder
user-friendly
Other Places area
Welcome screen
21. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.
hyperlink
Details area
Double-click
double click
22. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.
ellipsis
mouse
Help and Support
keyboard shortcut
23. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.
Details area
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
Other Places area
24. A list of related commands.
menu
Cancel command
keyboard shortcut
user name
25. Underlined text.
monitor
command
ctrl + z
hyperlink
26. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.
most frequently used programs list
graphical user interface (GUI)
user interface
Links bar
27. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer
Shared Documents folder
Web browser program
most frequently used programs list
server
28. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.
System Tasks area
Address bar
Maximize button
Close Button
29. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer
Details area
word processing program
title bar
network
30. The name used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
default settings
Right-drag
favorite
user name
31. An application program included with windows XP
windows explorer
hyperlink
link
Cancel command
32. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.
double up arrow
table of contents
service packs
File and Folders Tasks area
33. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
keyboard shortcut
Address bar
Double-click
up scroll arrow
34. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task
command
Shared Documents folder
application program
favorite
35. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area
System menu
application program
server
Recycle Bin
36. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running
Restore Down button
ctrl + z
table of contents
task bar
37. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times
monitor
double click
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
ctrl + t
38. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
pinned items list
Details area
service packs
favorite
39. A list containing most frequently used programs.
Move Here
Other Places area
most frequently used programs list
server
40. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.
text label
Move Here
Welcome screen
pinned items list
41. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
window title
service packs
ToolTip
System Tasks area
42. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.
double down arrow
Other Places area
user icon
Links bar
43. Settings preset by the operating system
Minimize button
Close Button
default settings
Drag
44. A device that displays messages and provides information.
Help and Support
windows explorer
indow border
monitor
45. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.
most frequently used programs list
Turn off computer link
WinZip
object
46. Storage device that is connected to the server
up scroll arrow
network drive
Recycle Bin
double up arrow
47. Underlined text
object
application program
link
double down arrow
48. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP
Shared Documents folder
down scroll arrow
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Help and Support
49. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.
Move Here
keyboard
user-friendly
server
50. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area
monitor
table of contents
dialog box
active window