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






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






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






4. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






6. A list of related commands.






7. The title identifying the window.






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






9. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. 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.






15. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






19. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






22. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






25. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






27. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






29. Press and release the right mouse button once






30. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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