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






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






3. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






8. Press and release the right mouse button once






9. A list containing most frequently used programs.






10. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer






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






12. Underlined text.






13. New page






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






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






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






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






21. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






25. Storage device that is connected to the server






26. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. Contains four category groups with unique icons






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






42. The title identifying the window.






43. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






45. A list of related commands.






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






47. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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