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






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






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






4. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






7. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






16. A list of related commands.






17. 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.






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






19. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






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






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






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






24. The title identifying the window.






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






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






27. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






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






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






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






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






32. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






34. Underlined text






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






36. Stores the web pages you visit






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






38. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






48. 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.






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






50. Contains the Pick a Help topic area - Ask for assistance area - Pick a Task area - and Did You Know? area