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






2. Undo






3. An application program included with windows XP






4. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






5. Center






6. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






12. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






16. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






18. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






23. The process of a computer receiving info






24. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






30. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. Underlined text






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






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






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






50. Contains four category groups with unique icons