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






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






8. Storage device that is connected to the server






9. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






32. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






43. Undo






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






45. A list of related commands.






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






47. The title identifying the window.






48. Settings preset by the operating system






49. Center






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