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






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






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






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






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






6. Underlined text.






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






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






9. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






12. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






17. Undo






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






19. A list of related commands.






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






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






22. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






23. New page






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






25. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






30. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






34. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






44. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. The title identifying the window.






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







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Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


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