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






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






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






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






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






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






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






8. Turns off Windows XP so you can turn off the power to the computer






9. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






11. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






16. An application program included with windows XP






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






18. The process of a computer receiving info






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






20. 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.






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






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






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






24. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






27. 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.






28. A list of related commands.






29. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






31. Settings preset by the operating system






32. New page






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






34. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






37. Underlined text






38. 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.






39. Consists of the title of the Web page and the URLs of favorite web pages






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






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






46. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






48. A list containing most frequently used programs.






49. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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