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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. Hanging indent






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






3. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






7. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A list of related commands.






17. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






19. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






22. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






25. New page






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






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






28. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Center






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






36. Storage device that is connected to the server






37. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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. Undo






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






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






45. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






46. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






48. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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