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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 printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






5. An application program included with windows XP






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






7. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






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






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






10. 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.






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






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






13. An area that contains links to four folders (Desktop - Shared Documents - My Computer - and My Network Places.)






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






15. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






29. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






33. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






35. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






37. Center






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






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






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






41. The button that makes it so the My Computer window no longer is displayed on the desktop and the recessed dark blue My Computer button in the taskbar button area changes to a non-recessed medium blue button.






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






43. Stores the web pages you visit






44. Underlined text.






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






46. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






47. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






49. The process of a computer receiving info






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







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