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






2. Stores the web pages you visit






3. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






21. A specific action.






22. New page






23. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






24. 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.






25. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






28. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Settings preset by the operating system






46. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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