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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. Storage device that is connected to the server






2. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






6. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






9. 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.






10. A device that displays messages and provides information.






11. The title identifying the window.






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






13. 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.






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






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






16. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A list containing most frequently used programs.






27. Underlined text






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






29. Contains four category groups with unique icons






30. 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.






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






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






33. 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.






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






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






36. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






42. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Underlined text.






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