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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. A specific action.






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






3. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






7. Contains four category groups with unique icons






8. Hanging indent






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Center






17. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the right mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the right mouse button.






18. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






20. 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.






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






31. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A list of related commands.






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






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