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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 specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






12. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






15. 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.






16. 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.






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






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






19. A device that displays messages and provides information.






20. New page






21. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






25. 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.






26. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






29. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






35. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






44. Center






45. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






50. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.