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






2. A list of related commands.






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






4. 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.






5. Underlined text.






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






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






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






9. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






13. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Undo






22. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






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






28. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






31. The process of a computer receiving info






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






33. A specific action.






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






35. The title identifying the window.






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






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






38. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Storage device that is connected to the server






48. A named location on a disk where files are stored.






49. Stores the web pages you visit






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