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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 area on the hard disk that contains all the items you have deleted not only from the desktop but also from the hard disk.






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






3. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






5. The process of a computer receiving info






6. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Undo






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






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






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






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






20. A list of related commands.






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






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






27. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.






36. 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.






37. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.






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






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






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






41. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






46. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






50. 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.