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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. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






4. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






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






9. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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






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






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






18. A button that indicates the area is expanded.






19. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






23. An application program included with windows XP






24. The title identifying the window.






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






26. 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.






27. The process of a computer receiving info






28. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






31. New page






32. Underlined text.






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






43. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






48. Underlined text






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






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