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






2. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






5. Undo






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






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






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






17. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. Hanging indent






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






41. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






43. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






47. A specific action.






48. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages






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






50. Storage device that is connected to the server