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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 label that identifies the function of a button.






2. A list of related commands.






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






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






5. Center






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. Settings preset by the operating system






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






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






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






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






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






27. Storage device that is connected to the server






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






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






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






31. The process of a computer receiving info






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






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






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






35. A printed version of a webpage (printout)






36. Contains four category groups with unique icons






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






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






39. Underlined text.






40. 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.






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






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






43. Press and release the right mouse button once






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






45. A list containing most frequently used programs.






46. A button that indicates the area is collapsed






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






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






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






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