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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 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.






2. Application program that allows you to create graphic presentations for display on a 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 button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






6. Hanging indent






7. A window that opens when you chose a menu command that needs more info before the program can carry out the command you selected






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Storage device that is connected to the server






18. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






19. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






24. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






27. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






30. An application program included with windows XP






31. Underlined text






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






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






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






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






40. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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