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






2. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






6. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






20. The process of a computer receiving info






21. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






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






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






26. Hanging indent






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






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






29. A specific action.






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






31. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






34. 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.






35. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






39. 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.






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






41. 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.






42. A list of related commands.






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






44. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






45. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






46. New page






47. An application program included with windows XP






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






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






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