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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. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






6. Center






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






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






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






10. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. The title identifying the window.






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






20. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






21. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






24. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






34. Underlined text.






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






36. The process of a computer receiving info






37. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






39. 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.






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






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






42. Undo






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






44. Hanging indent






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






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






47. A device that displays messages and provides information.






48. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






50. New page