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






2. 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.






3. Underlined text.






4. A specific action.






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






6. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. 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.






19. Center






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






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






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






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






24. Underlined text






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






26. A device that displays messages and provides information.






27. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






32. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






37. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






38. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






41. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






43. The process of a computer receiving info






44. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






45. 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.






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






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






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






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






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