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






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






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






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






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






6. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






8. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users






9. 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.






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






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






12. Undo






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






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






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






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






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






29. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.






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






31. Storage device that is connected to the server






32. Center






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






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






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






36. An application program included with windows XP






37. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






41. The process of a computer receiving info






42. 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.






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






44. Press and release the right mouse button once






45. Underlined text






46. 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.






47. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






50. A specific action.