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






2. A specific action.






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






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






5. The process of a computer receiving info






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






7. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






8. The title identifying the window.






9. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






12. An application program included with windows XP






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






14. A list of related commands.






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






16. 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.






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






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






19. Center






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






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






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






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






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






25. Storage device that is connected to the server






26. Underlined text






27. New page






28. Stores the web pages you visit






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






30. A list containing most frequently used programs.






31. 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.






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






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






34. An area that contains a title and links to four folders associated with the My Computer folder.






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






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






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






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






40. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






41. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






43. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






49. Undo






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