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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.
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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 button that indicates the area is collapsed






2. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






13. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






16. Center






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






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






19. An application program included with windows XP






20. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






25. New page






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






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






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






29. Contains four category groups with unique icons






30. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Underlined text.






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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