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






2. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






4. Undo






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






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






7. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






20. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






21. 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.






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






31. New page






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






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






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






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






36. Underlined text.






37. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






39. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






42. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






45. Settings preset by the operating system






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






47. A list of related commands.






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






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






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