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






2. 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.






3. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






13. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






17. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






20. 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.






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






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






23. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






24. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






30. The title identifying the window.






31. Hanging indent






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






33. Center






34. Undo






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






43. Settings preset by the operating system






44. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






46. A device that displays messages and provides information.






47. A specific action.






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






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






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