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






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






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. Center






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






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






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






13. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






18. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






24. A list of related commands.






25. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






31. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






43. Settings preset by the operating system






44. A device that displays messages and provides information.






45. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






46. Storage device that is connected to the server






47. Underlined text






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






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






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