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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 square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






10. The title identifying the window.






11. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






13. Underlined text.






14. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






25. Settings preset by the operating system






26. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






30. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






34. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






42. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






48. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






49. 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.






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