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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 button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. 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.






9. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






18. Center






19. A list containing most frequently used programs.






20. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






25. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






27. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.






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






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






30. Settings preset by the operating system






31. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






34. Stores the web pages you visit






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






36. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users






37. 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.






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






39. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. Storage device that is connected to the server