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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 list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






7. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






11. Press and release the right mouse button once






12. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






15. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






17. Underlined text






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






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






20. Undo






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






22. 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.






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A specific action.






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






34. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






38. Center






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






40. 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.






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






42. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






44. Hanging indent






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






46. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly






47. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






50. 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.