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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. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






6. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






9. Undo






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






11. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. An area that contanis three tasks (Make a new folder - Publish this folder to the Web - and Share this folder.)






20. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






24. 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.






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






26. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. An application program included with windows XP






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






35. 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.






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.






37. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. A command that will reset anything you have done during the operation.






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






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






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






48. A specific action.






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






50. Underlined text