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






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






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






4. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






5. Storage device that is connected to the server






6. A list containing most frequently used programs.






7. A list of related commands.






8. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






13. Center






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






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






16. 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.






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






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






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






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






21. Hanging indent






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. Underlined text.






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






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






32. The process of a computer receiving info






33. 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.






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






35. The title identifying the window.






36. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






39. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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







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