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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. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times






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






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






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






5. A specific action.






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






19. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






20. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.






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






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






23. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly






24. Underlined text.






25. The title identifying the window.






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






36. Undo






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






38. New page






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






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






41. Press and release the right mouse button once






42. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.






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






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






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






46. Contains four category groups with unique icons






47. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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







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