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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






12. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






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






18. A device that displays messages and provides information.






19. Undo






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






21. Center






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






23. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






25. New page






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






31. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






33. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






38. Storage device that is connected to the server






39. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






42. Underlined text






43. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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