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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 named location on a disk where files are stored.






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






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






4. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






8. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






9. New page






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






11. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Contains four category groups with unique icons






24. Center






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






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






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






28. A specific action.






29. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






31. Underlined text.






32. Undo






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






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






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






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






37. 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.






38. Settings preset by the operating system






39. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






42. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. 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.