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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. Undo






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






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






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






12. Settings preset by the operating system






13. Hanging indent






14. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






25. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"






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






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






28. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






31. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






41. New page






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






43. The process of a computer receiving info






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






45. A list of related commands.






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






48. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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