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






2. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. Undo






16. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






19. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






22. Hanging indent






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






24. An application program included with windows XP






25. Underlined text.






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






27. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






31. Underlined text






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






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






34. Press and release the right mouse button once






35. 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.






36. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






44. 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.






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






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






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






48. A list of related commands.






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






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