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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. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times






2. A device that displays messages and provides information.






3. Underlined text.






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






5. Undo






6. Press and release the right mouse button once






7. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






8. 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.






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






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






11. Settings preset by the operating system






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






13. Hanging indent






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






22. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






38. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






42. Center






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






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






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






46. A specific action.






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






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






49. 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.






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