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






2. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






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






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






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






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






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






8. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






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






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






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






12. 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.






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






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






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






16. Hanging indent






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






18. 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.






19. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer






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






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






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






23. Settings preset by the operating system






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






25. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






30. The title identifying the window.






31. 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.






32. An application program included with windows XP






33. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






35. Press and release the right mouse button once






36. A specific action.






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






38. The process of a computer receiving info






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






40. Underlined text






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






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






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






44. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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