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






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






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






4. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






12. The title identifying the window.






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






14. Underlined text






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






16. New page






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






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






19. The process of a computer receiving info






20. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Undo






28. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






30. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






33. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






37. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






39. A specific action.






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






41. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






44. An application program included with windows XP






45. Center






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






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






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






49. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






50. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.