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






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






3. A list of related commands.






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






5. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. Undo






13. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Hanging indent






24. A list containing most frequently used programs.






25. 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.






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






34. Stores the web pages you visit






35. The title identifying the window.






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






37. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






40. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






44. A specific action.






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






46. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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