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






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






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






4. 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.






5. New page






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






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






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






9. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






11. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






17. 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.






18. The title identifying the window.






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






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






21. A list containing most frequently used programs.






22. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






25. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






26. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. A list of related commands.






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






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






37. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






39. A specific action.






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






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






42. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






45. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.






46. 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.






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






48. An application program included with windows XP






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






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