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






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






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






4. 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.






5. Underlined text






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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.






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






17. A device that displays messages and provides information.






18. A list of related commands.






19. A specific action.






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






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






22. 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.






23. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






28. Press and release the right mouse button once






29. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






31. 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.






32. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






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






37. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






41. The title identifying the window.






42. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






44. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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







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