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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. 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.






2. 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.






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






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






5. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






9. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






12. Undo






13. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






14. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. Underlined text.






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






28. 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.






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






30. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






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






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






43. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






47. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






48. A specific action.






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






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