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






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






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






4. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






5. 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.






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






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






8. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






13. Underlined text.






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






15. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






16. Hanging indent






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






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






19. An application program included with windows XP






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






21. The button that makes it so the My Computer window no longer is displayed on the desktop and the recessed dark blue My Computer button in the taskbar button area changes to a non-recessed medium blue button.






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






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






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






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






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






28. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. A device that displays messages and provides information.






39. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






44. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






46. 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.






47. Press and release the right mouse button once






48. New page






49. Center






50. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.