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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.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

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 label that identifies the function of a button.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






11. Undo






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






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






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






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






16. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






19. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






22. 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.






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






24. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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






28. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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.






37. A specific action.






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






39. New page






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






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






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






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






44. Underlined text






45. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






46. The process of a computer receiving info






47. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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