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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 quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.






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






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






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






5. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






11. 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.






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






13. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






15. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






20. Underlined text.






21. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






25. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






28. 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.






29. The title identifying the window.






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






31. A list of related commands.






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






33. 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.






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






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






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






37. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






41. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






45. Center






46. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






49. New page






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