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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. Contains four category groups with unique icons






2. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






4. The process of a computer receiving info






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






6. 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.






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






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






9. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






13. Hanging indent






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






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






16. Undo






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






20. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. Center






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






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






30. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






34. Storage device that is connected to the server






35. A device that displays messages and provides information.






36. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






39. Settings preset by the operating system






40. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






42. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






50. A list of related commands.