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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. Undo






2. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






12. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






15. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






17. New page






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






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






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






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






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






23. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






27. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.






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






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






30. An application program included with windows XP






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






32. Center






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






34. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Underlined text






44. 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.






45. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






49. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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