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






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






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






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






5. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the right mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the right mouse button.






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






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






8. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






10. 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.






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






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






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






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






15. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.






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






17. The title identifying the window.






18. 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.






19. The process of a computer receiving info






20. Undo






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






22. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






27. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






29. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Stores the web pages you visit






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






41. Underlined text.






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






43. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






46. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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