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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






9. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






13. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






15. 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.






16. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






20. Stores the web pages you visit






21. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Settings preset by the operating system






30. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






33. Center






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






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






36. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






39. Hanging indent






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






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






42. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






44. The title identifying the window.






45. A list containing most frequently used programs.






46. New page






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






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






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






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