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






2. Nearly every item on the Windows XP desktop.






3. The title identifying the window.






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






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






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






7. Underlined text.






8. Settings preset by the operating system






9. 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.






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






11. 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.






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






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






14. Undo






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






23. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






29. Center






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






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






32. An application program included with windows XP






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






34. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






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






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






37. Hanging indent






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






39. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






49. A list of related commands.






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







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