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






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






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






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






5. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






8. Center






9. The process of a computer receiving info






10. A specific action.






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






12. Undo






13. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. An application program included with windows XP






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. New page






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






34. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






47. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






48. The title identifying the window.






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






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







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Can you answer 50 questions in 15 minutes?


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