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






2. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






7. Underlined text.






8. A list of related commands.






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






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






11. Stores the web pages you visit






12. Underlined text






13. Contains four category groups with unique icons






14. Hanging indent






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






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






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






18. Settings preset by the operating system






19. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Center






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






29. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






31. 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.






32. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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