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






2. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






10. Storage device that is connected to the server






11. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






16. Press and release the right mouse button once






17. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






19. Underlined text.






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






21. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






28. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






34. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Stores the web pages you visit






42. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






44. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






48. Undo






49. 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.






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