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






2. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






5. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






7. 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.






8. Storage device that is connected to the server






9. A specific action.






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






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






12. 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.






13. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






16. Hanging indent






17. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






20. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






32. Underlined text






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






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






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






36. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






39. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. An application program included with windows XP






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