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






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






3. A list containing most frequently used programs.






4. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A list of related commands.






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






13. Press and release the right mouse button once






14. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Undo






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






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






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






30. Center






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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






38. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






40. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






45. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






48. Contains four category groups with unique icons






49. New page






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