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






2. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






5. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






8. 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.






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






10. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






12. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. An application program included with windows XP






21. Stores the web pages you visit






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






23. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






25. A specific action.






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






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






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






29. Undo






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected






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






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






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






43. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






44. New page






45. Hanging indent






46. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






49. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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