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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. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






6. Contains four category groups with unique icons






7. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






8. An application program included with windows XP






9. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






30. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






33. Hanging indent






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. Undo






44. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






48. 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.






49. Center






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