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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. 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.






2. Located at the bottom of the screen - shows which programs are currently running






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






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






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






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






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






8. Undo






9. A specific action.






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






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






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






13. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






18. Hanging indent






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






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






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






22. Contains four category groups with unique icons






23. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






24. 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.






25. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. A list of related commands.






38. The process of a computer receiving info






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






40. 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.






41. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






43. New page






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






45. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






47. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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