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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. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






9. Underlined text






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






11. 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.






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






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






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






15. Hanging indent






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






17. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. New page






25. Storage device that is connected to the server






26. 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.






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






28. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Center






37. 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.






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






39. Underlined text.






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






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






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






43. 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.






44. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






47. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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