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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 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.






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






3. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






7. 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.






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






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






10. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






16. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






18. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






22. 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.






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






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






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






26. Underlined text






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






28. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A list of related commands.






49. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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