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






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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






22. The process of a computer receiving info






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






24. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






27. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






31. Center






32. A specific action.






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






34. Settings preset by the operating system






35. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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