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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. A device that displays messages and provides information.






2. 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.






3. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






4. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






10. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






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






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






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






16. The title identifying the window.






17. Hanging indent






18. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






21. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






24. Underlined text






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






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






27. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






35. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






38. A command on the shortcut menu that will move the icon from its current location to a new location.






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






40. Controls access to the hardware - software - and other resources on the network and provides centralized storage area






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






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






43. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Undo






50. New page







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