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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. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer






2. 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.






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






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






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






6. Underlined text.






7. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






9. Press and release the right mouse button once






10. 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.






11. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Undo






28. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






30. New page






31. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. A user interface that displays graphics in addition to text when it commnicates with the user.






41. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Underlined text






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