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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 process of a computer receiving info






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






3. 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.






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






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






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






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






8. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






9. Center






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






11. Stores the web pages you visit






12. Undo






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






14. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






15. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






17. 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.






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






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






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






21. 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.






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






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






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






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






26. Underlined text.






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






28. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






30. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






32. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






33. Underlined text






34. New page






35. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






36. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. An application program included with windows XP






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






49. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.






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