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Windows XP
Start Test
Study First
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. A named location on a disk where files are stored.
folder
File and Folders Tasks area
ctrl + z
ellipsis
2. The combination of hardware and software that you use to communicate with and control the computer.
hyperlink
Details area
user interface
Double-click
3. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a computer
Maximize button
word processing program
hyperlink
dialog box
4. The process of a computer receiving info
Start menu
title bar
downloading
active window
5. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)
user-friendly
Other Places area
most frequently used programs list
folder
6. The screen that appears showing the names of every computer user on the computer.
Details area
Address bar
active window
Welcome screen
7. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
user icon
hard copy
up scroll arrow
network
8. A method of encoding pictures on a computer
Close Button
dialog box
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
Right-drag
9. New page
ctrl + z
hard copy
Details area
ctrl + enter
10. Icons that represent a hard disk drive - 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive - and a Compact Disk drive.
drive icons
Details area
default settings
Control Panel
11. A list containing most frequently used programs.
double down arrow
word processing program
monitor
most frequently used programs list
12. A window that is a central location for the storage and management of documents.
link
Maximize button
Start menu
My Documents window
13. The name used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
user name
Standard Buttons toolbar
Restore Down button
ctrl + enter
14. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.
double up arrow
keyboard shortcut
service packs
word processing program
15. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
Shared Documents folder
Address bar
Control Panel
graphical user interface (GUI)
16. A box that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
Drag
object
ctrl + enter
scroll box
17. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer
double down arrow
right arrow
program
hyperlink
18. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.
Right-click
Right-drag
WinZip
Other Places area
19. 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.
double down arrow
user icon
Temporary Internet Files folder
keyboard
20. Contains answers to many questions you may ask with respect to WIndows XP
Pick a Help topic area
server
Help and Support
keyboard
21. A list that consists of the default Web browser program and default e-mail program.
pinned items list
properties
active window
down scroll arrow
22. A bar that appears when the contents of a pane or window are not completely visible.
windows explorer
Right-click
scroll bar
most frequently used programs list
23. Contains four category groups with unique icons
System Tasks area
mouse
downloading
Pick a Help topic area
24. Center
menu
Recycle Bin
ctrl + e
scroll bar
25. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer
double click
right click
Turn off computer link
monitor
26. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.
Details area
scroll box
System menu
Address bar
27. The bar at the top of the window containing a small icon that is similar to the icon on the desktop.
title bar
word processing program
up scroll arrow
keyboard
28. A specific action.
double click
command
network drive
Drag
29. A button that indicates the area is collapsed
Details area
double down arrow
Control Panel
keyboard shortcut
30. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.
service packs
active window
ctrl + enter
window title
31. Underlined text.
hyperlink
ToolTip
Details area
user interface
32. Undo
Turn off computer link
windows explorer
server
ctrl + z
33. An area that contains a title - the window title - and the folder type of the My Computer window.
link
user interface
Details area
title bar
34. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
network
drive icons
double down arrow
Double-click
35. A label that identifies the function of a button.
Temporary Internet Files folder
text label
Control Panel
Double-click
36. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"
scroll bar
right arrow
Turn off computer link
Control Panel
37. 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.
user-friendly
Welcome screen
Right-drag
Turn off computer link
38. Settings preset by the operating system
word processing program
hyperlink
keyboard shortcut
default settings
39. Stores the web pages you visit
default settings
Temporary Internet Files folder
Restore Down button
network
40. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
Turn off computer link
mouse
ToolTip
link
41. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area
server
Other Places area
most frequently used programs list
File and Folders Tasks area
42. Hanging indent
command
ctrl + t
Pick a Help topic area
folder
43. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
down scroll arrow
Address bar
default settings
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
44. The thin blue line surround the My Computer window.
service packs
Maximize button
indow border
down scroll arrow
45. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.
service packs
Move Here
Temporary Internet Files folder
table of contents
46. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.
My Documents window
Maximize button
ctrl + enter
Help and Support
47. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
server
pinned items list
keyboard shortcut
favorite
48. A service pack containing advanced security features that protect the computer against viruses - worms and hackers.
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
user-friendly
File and Folders Tasks area
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
49. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer
Web browser program
ctrl + t
window title
task bar
50. 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.
Pick a Help topic area
properties
ctrl + t
Recycle Bin