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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 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.






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






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






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






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






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






7. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






8. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






13. Underlined text.






14. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






17. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






20. Undo






21. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






24. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






27. A specific action.






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






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






30. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. 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.






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






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






40. Stores the web pages you visit






41. Settings preset by the operating system






42. A list of related commands.






43. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






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






49. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






50. Contains four category groups with unique icons