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






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






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






4. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it commnicates with the user.






5. 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.






6. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






12. Storage device that is connected to the server






13. 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.






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






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






16. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






20. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






23. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






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






25. A specific action.






26. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






27. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






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






33. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






34. Hanging indent






35. Stores the web pages you visit






36. 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.






37. Underlined text






38. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






40. Settings preset by the operating system






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






42. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






46. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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