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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. The title identifying the window.






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






3. 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.






4. A list of related commands.






5. Center






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






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






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






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






10. Hanging indent






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






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






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






14. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






17. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






18. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






28. Settings preset by the operating system






29. 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.






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






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






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






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






34. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






39. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






40. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






45. The process of a computer receiving info






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






47. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.






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






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?



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