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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. 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.






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






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






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






5. At the right of the Address Bar thst allows you to click an icon to display the Favorites Page.






6. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






9. Contains four category groups with unique icons






10. Center






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






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






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






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






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






16. A bar that allows you to start an application - display a document - open another window - and search for information on the Internet.






17. 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.






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






19. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






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






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






26. A device that displays messages and provides information.






27. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






29. 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.






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






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






32. A specific action.






33. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






41. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. Stores the web pages you visit






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