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






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






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






4. An application program included with windows XP






5. Hanging indent






6. Stores the web pages you visit






7. Storage device that is connected to the server






8. Underlined text






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






10. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. The process of a computer receiving info






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






27. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






28. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. Underlined text.






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






38. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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