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






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






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






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






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






6. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






8. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






14. Press and release the right mouse button once






15. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






22. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






25. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






26. 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.






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






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






29. Underlined text






30. Undo






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






44. The process of a computer receiving info






45. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






46. 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.






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






48. Contains four category groups with unique icons






49. 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.






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