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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. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






4. A list of related commands.






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






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






7. The process of a computer receiving info






8. Underlined text.






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






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






11. A specific action.






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






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






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






15. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






19. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






21. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






24. A device that displays messages and provides information.






25. Underlined text






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






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






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






29. 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.






30. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






31. Center






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






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






34. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.






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






45. 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.






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






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






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






49. 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.






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