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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






14. A label that identifies the function of a button.






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






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






17. Hanging indent






18. The title identifying the window.






19. A list containing most frequently used programs.






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






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






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






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






24. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






27. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






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






32. A list of related commands.






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






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






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






37. 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.






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






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






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






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






42. A specific action.






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






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






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






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






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






48. Icons that represent a hard disk drive - 3 1/2 inch floppy disk drive - and a Compact Disk drive.






49. The process of a computer receiving info






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