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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 label that identifies the function of a button.






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






3. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






7. A specific action.






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






9. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. Stores the web pages you visit






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






20. The process of a computer receiving info






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






22. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. 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.






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






31. Settings preset by the operating system






32. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






36. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






42. Hanging indent






43. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






45. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






47. Press and release the right mouse button once






48. Center






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






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