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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. Hanging indent






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






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






4. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






6. Compresses the larger files into a single smaller file - allowing the folders to be downloaded mor easily and quickly






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






8. Center






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. A list containing most frequently used programs.






14. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






24. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






25. Settings preset by the operating system






26. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






41. The title identifying the window.






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






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






44. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






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






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