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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. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






9. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






11. An application program included with windows XP






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






33. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






38. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






41. 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.






42. New page






43. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer






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






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






46. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.






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






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






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






50. 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.