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Windows XP
Start Test
Study First
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. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.
dialog box
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Details area
Address bar
2. Press and release the right mouse button once
Links bar
Turn off computer link
right click
Move Here
3. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
pinned items list
ToolTip
System Tasks area
application program
4. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
scroll box
dialog box
indow border
double down arrow
5. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
windows explorer
service packs
Welcome screen
6. A printed version of a webpage (printout)
hard copy
Restore Down button
dialog box
text label
7. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly
Welcome screen
WinZip
menu
Double-click
8. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
Address bar
properties
Turn off computer link
Cancel command
9. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.
window title
Control Panel
Start menu
Move Here
10. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.
Move Here
network drive
hyperlink
user interface
11. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.
mouse
Close Button
Other Places area
windows explorer
12. A named location on a disk where files are stored.
text label
indow border
mouse
folder
13. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times
ToolTip
double click
menu
Address bar
14. Set of specific computer instructions - designed to allow you to accomplish a particular task
Control Panel
user name
Right-drag
application program
15. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.
Other Places area
up scroll arrow
dialog box
File and Folders Tasks area
16. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.
title bar
windows explorer
Details area
ToolTip
17. Contains four category groups with unique icons
Pick a Help topic area
favorite
default settings
Recycle Bin
18. A combination of keys that helps you avoid using the mouse all the time
Pick a Help topic area
word processing program
keyboard shortcut
favorite
19. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
Double-click
network
windows explorer
Standard Buttons toolbar
20. The process of a computer receiving info
downloading
Turn off computer link
task bar
down scroll arrow
21. Stores the web pages you visit
Temporary Internet Files folder
hyperlink
Other Places area
File and Folders Tasks area
22. An area that contanis three tasks (Make a new folder - Publish this folder to the Web - and Share this folder.)
File and Folders Tasks area
Restore Down button
right click
double up arrow
23. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.
System Tasks area
Start menu
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
hyperlink
24. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.
ctrl + t
user-friendly
hyperlink
ctrl + z
25. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.
right arrow
Details area
hard copy
Start menu
26. Hanging indent
link
ctrl + t
user icon
monitor
27. The menu that allows you to access easily the most useful items on the computer.
WinZip
Start menu
program
title bar
28. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.
Recycle Bin
Address bar
Details area
My Documents window
29. A specific action.
Start menu
Double-click
command
graphical user interface (GUI)
30. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer
favorite
scroll box
ctrl + e
Web browser program
31. A device that displays messages and provides information.
Move Here
Restore Down button
service packs
monitor
32. A folder that contains documents and folders that area available to other computer users on the network.
hyperlink
Restore Down button
right arrow
Shared Documents folder
33. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)
ToolTip
down scroll arrow
Other Places area
System Tasks area
34. 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.
mouse
Right-drag
dialog box
Address bar
35. A button that indicates the area is collapsed
Other Places area
table of contents
Maximize button
double down arrow
36. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.
Restore Down button
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
right arrow
Recycle Bin
37. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area
ellipsis
server
Turn off computer link
right arrow
38. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
active window
Cancel command
user icon
user interface
39. 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.
favorite
Details area
most frequently used programs list
Minimize button
40. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP
Move Here
Help and Support
default settings
Right-click
41. 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.
pinned items list
keyboard
ctrl + z
scroll bar
42. A list of related commands.
menu
text label
link
Details area
43. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
ToolTip
default settings
Cancel command
favorite
44. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.
right arrow
object
Right-drag
text label
45. A method of encoding pictures on a computer
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
folder
Details area
Shared Documents folder
46. New page
graphical user interface (GUI)
Details area
ctrl + enter
Close Button
47. An application program included with windows XP
windows explorer
service packs
most frequently used programs list
hyperlink
48. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.
Start menu
active window
ctrl + t
Restore Down button
49. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.
Address bar
Control Panel
Cancel command
service packs
50. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer
scroll box
Move Here
Turn off computer link
window title