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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. Center






2. The title identifying the window.






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






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






5. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






10. A specific action.






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






12. 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.






13. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






14. A device that displays messages and provides information.






15. Hanging indent






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






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






18. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






22. 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.






23. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. An application program included with windows XP






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






38. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Stores the web pages you visit






50. The process of a computer receiving info