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Windows XP
Start Test
Study First
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 specific action.
command
ctrl + z
down scroll arrow
object
2. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
most frequently used programs list
ToolTip
right click
Move Here
3. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
Welcome screen
Turn off computer link
favorite
mouse
4. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.
Right-drag
Help and Support
Welcome screen
user icon
5. Undo
Turn off computer link
object
Shared Documents folder
ctrl + z
6. Qualities unique to a specific object that affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.
Move Here
Restore Down button
favorite
properties
7. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.
mouse
graphical user interface (GUI)
indow border
user interface
8. A series of three dots that indicate that more information is required to execute the command.
Drag
ellipsis
right click
link
9. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly
WinZip
Close Button
Welcome screen
Recycle Bin
10. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.
scroll bar
Cancel command
My Documents window
Other Places area
11. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer
word processing program
keyboard shortcut
ctrl + t
down scroll arrow
12. The process of a computer receiving info
folder
object
downloading
title bar
13. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users
user icon
network
Move Here
right click
14. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP
Control Panel
Restore Down button
command
Help and Support
15. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.
properties
Other Places area
user interface
link
16. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
command
Address bar
program
Help and Support
17. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.
ctrl + t
indow border
Address bar
WinZip
18. A method of encoding pictures on a computer
Move Here
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
Other Places area
ctrl + z
19. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected
dialog box
Details area
scroll bar
Details area
20. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
default settings
Links bar
server
21. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
Web browser program
properties
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
down scroll arrow
22. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.
Cancel command
scroll bar
dialog box
Shared Documents folder
23. A device that displays messages and provides information.
monitor
Details area
Links bar
ctrl + e
24. The menu that allows you to access easily the most useful items on the computer.
Start menu
Temporary Internet Files folder
object
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
25. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.
keyboard shortcut
Turn off computer link
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
object
26. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
indow border
link
user icon
double down arrow
27. A named location on a disk where files are stored.
Close Button
Move Here
Minimize button
folder
28. The title identifying the window.
menu
Shared Documents folder
window title
dialog box
29. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
dialog box
Double-click
Temporary Internet Files folder
user interface
30. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times
command
double click
double down arrow
Recycle Bin
31. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.
Double-click
scroll bar
dialog box
Help and Support
32. The menu that contains the commands to carry out the actions associated with the My Computer window.
Details area
System menu
Right-drag
menu
33. New page
scroll bar
table of contents
ctrl + enter
ToolTip
34. Hanging indent
WinZip
Minimize button
Other Places area
ctrl + t
35. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.
Maximize button
table of contents
ellipsis
Move Here
36. 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.
mouse
ToolTip
scroll bar
Recycle Bin
37. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.
service packs
title bar
right click
Maximize button
38. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer
Turn off computer link
System Tasks area
Move Here
down scroll arrow
39. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.
Other Places area
Details area
favorite
Standard Buttons toolbar
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.
ctrl + t
hyperlink
Minimize button
program
41. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running
menu
File and Folders Tasks area
task bar
favorite
42. A button that indicates the area is expanded.
link
hard copy
down scroll arrow
double up arrow
43. A label that identifies the function of a button.
Start menu
Restore Down button
text label
Close Button
44. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.
Details area
hyperlink
ToolTip
link
45. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer
drive icons
program
Details area
keyboard
46. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.
double click
menu
Shared Documents folder
Links bar
47. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area
windows explorer
table of contents
up scroll arrow
Right-click
48. The action of pressing and releasing the secondary mouse button - or right mouse button.
application program
server
Right-click
task bar
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.
Help and Support
Close Button
user name
keyboard
50. Settings preset by the operating system
indow border
default settings
Start menu
link