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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Underlined text.






9. The action of pressing and releasing the secondary mouse button - or right mouse button.






10. A specific action.






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 list containing most frequently used programs.






13. An application program included with windows XP






14. Center






15. 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.






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






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






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






19. New page






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






21. 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.






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






23. Hanging indent






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






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






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






27. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.






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






29. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. The title identifying the window.






39. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






43. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






48. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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