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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. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)
double click
pinned items list
Right-click
Other Places area
2. 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.
keyboard
up scroll arrow
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
most frequently used programs list
3. Storage device that is connected to the server
graphical user interface (GUI)
network drive
ctrl + enter
service packs
4. A label that identifies the function of a button.
windows explorer
double click
text label
most frequently used programs list
5. An area that contains the title and three tasks associated with the My Computer window.
Start menu
System Tasks area
text label
Turn off computer link
6. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area
network drive
pinned items list
table of contents
ctrl + enter
7. An arrow tat appears following a command on the Start menu that indicates that pointing the command will display a submenu.
most frequently used programs list
Drag
right arrow
folder
8. A button that replaces the maximize button on the title bar.
user name
Restore Down button
down scroll arrow
Address bar
9. The graphic used to identify a user on the Welcome screen.
text label
Pick a Help topic area
My Documents window
user icon
10. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.
object
Links bar
service packs
server
11. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
service packs
up scroll arrow
Cancel command
double click
12. A named location on a disk where files are stored.
user icon
Web browser program
folder
Help and Support
13. Press and release the right mouse button once
right click
ctrl + e
Turn off computer link
keyboard shortcut
14. The menu that contains the commands to carry out the actions associated with the My Computer window.
Standard Buttons toolbar
System menu
Pick a Help topic area
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
15. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.
menu
Other Places area
double up arrow
Address bar
16. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.
hard copy
Close Button
Details area
Restore Down button
17. An application program included with windows XP
title bar
menu
windows explorer
Turn off computer link
18. An arrow that enables you to view areas that currently are not visible.
down scroll arrow
ctrl + t
Maximize button
dialog box
19. A device that allows you to enter data in the form of command or other response into the computer.
double down arrow
mouse
monitor
link
20. 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.
Other Places area
active window
Right-drag
favorite
21. A series of three dots that indicate that more information is required to execute the command.
Recycle Bin
ellipsis
network drive
link
22. Qualities unique to a specific object that affect what can be done to the object or what the object does.
Control Panel
properties
menu
Maximize button
23. A button that indicates the area is collapsed
double down arrow
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Web browser program
Shared Documents folder
24. Underlined text.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
task bar
hyperlink
Restore Down button
25. When software can be used easily by individuals with limited training.
right arrow
program
user-friendly
command
26. The menu that allows you to access easily the most useful items on the computer.
Move Here
Right-drag
System Tasks area
Start menu
27. The window you are currently using or that is currently selected.
active window
user-friendly
System menu
server
28. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.
object
down scroll arrow
Links bar
program
29. A set of computer instructions that carries out a task on the computer
program
Restore Down button
word processing program
double up arrow
30. The title identifying the window.
window title
right click
Restore Down button
keyboard shortcut
31. Hanging indent
keyboard shortcut
ctrl + t
double up arrow
active window
32. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages
scroll box
task bar
favorite
ctrl + z
33. Center
folder
ctrl + e
link
keyboard shortcut
34. Undo
down scroll arrow
ctrl + z
Address bar
scroll bar
35. A short on-screen note associated with the object to which you are pointing.
ToolTip
Other Places area
title bar
link
36. Gives the user access to the computer system and many support applications - such as "Add new hardware" - "Add/Remove Programs"
Other Places area
Move Here
user icon
Control Panel
37. A square shaped button that causes the window to fill the entire screen.
Maximize button
File and Folders Tasks area
Shared Documents folder
keyboard shortcut
38. Application program that allows you to search for and display web pages - e.g. Chrome - Firefox - Internet Explorer
Cancel command
Web browser program
pinned items list
Details area
39. An area that is collapsed and only the title and doble down arrow button appear in the area.
Details area
Recycle Bin
favorite
down scroll arrow
40. A collection of computers and devices connected together for the purpose of sharing info b/w users
hard copy
Shared Documents folder
mouse
network
41. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area
System menu
monitor
server
File and Folders Tasks area
42. A printed version of a webpage (printout)
windows explorer
favorite
hard copy
Move Here
43. Settings preset by the operating system
server
default settings
windows explorer
double down arrow
44. A method of encoding pictures on a computer
Join Photographic Experts Group (JPEG)
ctrl + enter
user interface
Close Button
45. The action of quickly pressing and releasing the left mouse button twice without moving the mouse.
Double-click
right click
Pick a Help topic area
active window
46. A device that displays messages and provides information.
Control Panel
monitor
downloading
Details area
47. A specific action.
Details area
object
graphical user interface (GUI)
command
48. A combination of keys that helps you avoid using the mouse all the time
Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)
Double-click
keyboard shortcut
command
49. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.
favorite
Other Places area
My Documents window
user-friendly
50. Updates that contain fixes and enhancements to the operating system.
network
Help and Support
favorite
service packs