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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 method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






3. Hanging indent






4. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






7. 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.






8. Settings preset by the operating system






9. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






11. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






17. Underlined text.






18. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






28. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






36. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






37. The title identifying the window.






38. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






41. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






44. Stores the web pages you visit






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






46. A specific action.






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






48. 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.






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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