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






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






3. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






6. New page






7. Underlined text.






8. Storage device that is connected to the server






9. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






10. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






12. Center






13. 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.






14. The title identifying the window.






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






16. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. A device that displays messages and provides information.






33. A specific action.






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






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






36. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






44. 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.






45. Undo






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






47. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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