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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. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






6. An application program included with windows XP






7. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






8. A device that displays messages and provides information.






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






10. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






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






17. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






24. A list of related commands.






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






26. A method of encoding pictures on a computer






27. Stores the web pages you visit






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






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






30. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






32. A specific action.






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






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






35. 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.






36. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






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






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






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






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






42. A list containing most frequently used programs.






43. Contains four category groups with unique icons






44. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






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






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






50. The process of a computer receiving info