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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. Quickly press and release the left mouse button two times






2. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






5. A device that displays messages and provides information.






6. A specific action.






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






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






9. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






11. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






13. Hanging indent






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






23. Underlined text.






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






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






26. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






30. A list of related commands.






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






32. An application program included with windows XP






33. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. The process of a computer receiving info






42. New page






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. 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.






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







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