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






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






11. Underlined text






12. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






14. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






16. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






22. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






31. Center






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






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






34. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






35. Hanging indent






36. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






39. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






40. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






46. Undo






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






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






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






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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