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






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






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






4. New page






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






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






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






8. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






10. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






12. A button on the title bar of a window that closes the window and removes the taskbar button from the taskbar.






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






19. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






21. The process of a computer receiving info






22. Underlined text






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






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






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






26. A specific action.






27. An application program included with windows XP






28. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






32. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






34. 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.






35. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






41. Center






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






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






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






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






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






47. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






50. Hanging indent