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






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






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






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






5. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






7. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






10. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






12. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






14. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






16. Undo






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. 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.






27. 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.






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






29. A specific action.






30. Settings preset by the operating system






31. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






34. Center






35. A list of related commands.






36. Underlined text.






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






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






39. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






40. 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.






41. 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.






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






43. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






46. The process of a computer receiving info






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






48. An application program included with windows XP






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






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