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






2. New page






3. The action of pointing to an item - holding down the left mouse button - moving the item to the desired location - and then releasing the left mouse button.






4. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






9. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. 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.






25. Undo






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






27. 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.






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






29. Hanging indent






30. Contains four category groups with unique icons






31. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






33. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






38. A command that will reset anything you have done during the operation.






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. Press and release the right mouse button once






41. An application program included with windows XP






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






43. 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.






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






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






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






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






48. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






49. A specific action.






50. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.