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






3. New page






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






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






12. The title identifying the window.






13. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






16. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






18. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






23. Underlined text.






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






25. A list of related commands.






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






27. Hanging indent






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






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






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






31. Undo






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






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






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






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






36. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






37. A device that displays messages and provides information.






38. 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.






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






40. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






45. 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.






46. The process of a computer receiving info






47. Underlined text






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






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






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