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






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






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






4. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






9. Press and release the right mouse button once






10. 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.






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






12. 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.






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






14. Underlined text.






15. Hanging indent






16. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






17. An application program included with windows XP






18. 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.






19. New page






20. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






33. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






34. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






40. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






43. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






48. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






50. Contains four category groups with unique icons







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